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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool can't find room to land a body shot as Romanov controls the action.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool tries to throw a body punch but Romanov avoids it by throwing Alghool back against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romanov duly obliges.
A punch combination from Romanov misses. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alghool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Alghool prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Alghool leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards. #T2#
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Alghool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alghool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
#BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool has Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Alghool.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov is trying to break free.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alghool avoiding damage.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool 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#
Romanov throws a right and a left that Alghool avoids nicely.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alghool.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Alghool's head back.
#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Stalling in the clinch from Alghool.
#BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Alghool drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
#BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Alghool tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alghool in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Alghool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alghool lands a body punch. #T4#
Romanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alghool has managed to clinch.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alghool darts in and clinches Romanov up against the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov sets himself, and Alghool steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alghool forces Romanov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov swings for the body but Alghool moves out of range.
#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the cage.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Romanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike.
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Alghool avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage. #T2#
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool lands with a light punch inside.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Alghool stalling.
Romanov tries a body shot but Alghool blocks it.
Alghool lands a body shot. #BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Romanov stalling in the clinch but Alghool improves position.
Alghool's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Romanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanov blocks an elbow strike from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Alghool has the dominant position.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Alghool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Romanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alghool 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet.
Alghool is refusing to be controlled, as Dirksz sits in half guard.
Alghool pushes Dirksz off looking to stand but Dirksz dives back in and keeps control.
Dirksz missing with the ground and pound 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.
Alghool is trying to stand back up but Dirksz is controlling him
Alghool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirksz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dirksz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alghool tries to kick Dirksz off but Dirksz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Alghool on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.
Dirksz wants to get back to his feet.
Dirksz trying to control the action but Alghool is working from the bottom.
Dirksz is really struggling to control Alghool but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alghool is trying to stand up here but Dirksz is controlling him well.
Dirksz wants to stand up but Alghool has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alghool tries to clinch there but Dirksz circles away.
#CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Dirksz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Dirksz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alghool walks away with a smile on his face. Dirksz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Dirksz in a clinch.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool presses Dirksz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirksz tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz jumps guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dirksz trying to control the position but instead, Alghool has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirksz into the cage.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dirksz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Dirksz gets tackled into the cage by Alghool. Alghool maintains the clinch.
Alghool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirksz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alghool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Dirksz being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Alghool.
Alghool scores with a shoulder strike.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
Dirksz can't get the takedown.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alghool tries to clinch up.
Dirksz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirksz is defending well for now.
Alghool prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool digs a right hand underneath Dirksz's ribcage. Dirksz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool stalling.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dirksz is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirksz avoids it.
Dirksz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hamza Alghool.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirksz. #CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alghool is looking to clinch but Dirksz is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Alghool rushes Dirksz and presses him up against the cage.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alghool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirksz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dirksz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Dirksz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alghool just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alghool landing knees to the body.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
Alghool lands an elbow inside.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alghool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirksz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dirksz feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz avoids a wild elbow strike from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz tries to pull guard but Alghool holds him up against the cage and eventually Dirksz drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dirksz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alghool tries to clinch but Dirksz moves out of range.
Dirksz throws a big counter combination but Alghool scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool has Dirksz pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Dirksz has a takedown stuffed.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Dirksz moves into the clinch successfully.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirksz wants a takedown but no success here.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
Dirksz is stalling here.
Alghool gets through Dirksz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alghool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards. #BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches. #T1#
Dirksz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool is pushing Dirksz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dirksz wants to break free but Alghool has control.
Alghool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamza Alghool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirksz swats away the attempt to clinch by Alghool.#T2##CL2#
Alghool clinches up against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool blocks a body shot from Dirksz.
Dirksz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alghool smiles and moves away.
Dirksz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirksz throws the kick towards the body but Alghool avoids it.#CL2#
Alghool has Dirksz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirksz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alghool is keeping busy.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alghool to keep the fight standing.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirksz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Dirksz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Dirksz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirksz is working for takedown but Alghool is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dirksz tries to stall but Alghool uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alghool scores with a shot to the side of Dirksz's head. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Good body shot from Alghool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alghool 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool has Newport pushed against the cage.
Alghool tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newport just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Newport shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Newport and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Alghool ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alghool no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Newport manages to pass to side control.
Newport seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alghool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Newport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alghool tries to kick Newport off but Newport keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alghool keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Newport in a clinch.
Newport is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Alghool pulls Newport into guard.
Alghool keeping moving, preventing Newport from controlling successfully.
Newport wants to stand but Alghool has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport is looking to work some ground and pound but Alghool has wrist control.
Newport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alghool swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newport throws out a leg kick but Alghool moves out of range and Newport only half commits. #CL2#
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newport, pushing him back against the cage.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Alghool digs a right hand into Newport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newport's gas tank.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport. #T4#
Alghool is pushing Newport up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool gets a clinch. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
Newport throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Alghool rushes Newport and presses him up against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Newport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alghool just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newport's brow.
Newport misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newport has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alghool is proving hard to escape from.
Newport sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool 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##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alghool taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Alghool's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Newport tries to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling the position.
Newport on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pushes Newport back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
Newport stops Alghool from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport wanted to stand there but Alghool had control of the position.
Newport sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alghool's guard. #T1##ES2#
Alghool has one foot on Newport's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.
Alghool has Newport pressed against the cage, preventing Newport from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alghool on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newport looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up.
Maybe Newport would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alghool sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Alghool avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body.
Alghool tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alghool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newport smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Newport avoids the damage to the body.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.#TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Alghool is looking to stand back up but Newport counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alghool.
Alghool is trying to stand.
Newport tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Newport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamza Alghool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Alghool is just out of range.
Alghool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newport taking a breather. #TD2#
Alghool manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hamza Alghool has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Alghool pushes Newport off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool tries a knee to the head but Newport blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alghool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
That's time! Newport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newport tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newport to keep the fight standing.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage.
Newport can't break the clinch.
Alghool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport throws a head kick that misses.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport throws a solid leg kick but Alghool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newport.#CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Newport.#TD2#
Alghool jumps guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #T1#
Newport is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Thomas Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newport throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newport is trying to maintain a safe position but Alghool gets an underhook and turns Newport into the cage.
Alghool taking a breather.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Alghool avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool gets through Newport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alghool's guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newport throws a body kick that misses.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool lands with a left to the head.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alghool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newport takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alghool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newports head.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alghool misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alghool 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool! |
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