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OPG: Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
#R1# Pearson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dirksz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Pearson shoots in and drives through. Dirksz sprawls well. Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Pearson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirksz just stands there and leans against the cage. Pearson is trying to drag Dirksz to the mat but Dirksz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Pearson pulls Dirksz into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses. Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses. Dirksz is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Pearson pulls Dirksz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dirksz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1# Dirksz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dirksz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pearson controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dirksz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dirksz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pearson is pulling down on Dirksz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dirksz, at least for the moment. Dirksz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pearson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearson, not yet. Dirksz works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard. Pearson controlling Dirksz's posture. #T2# Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirksz is one step ahead there. Dirksz throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely. Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dirksz on the ground. Pearson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Dirksz is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dirksz lands a couple of digs. Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dirksz postures up and lands a big shot to Pearson's brow. Dirksz landing some decent shots from guard. Dirksz lands a couple of digs. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Pearson has his hands on Dirksz's head, controlling the position. #T3# Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses. Dirksz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pearson pulls Dirksz in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dirksz chips away with some ground and pound. Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirksz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Dirksz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pearson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Pearson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4# Pearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirksz for as long as he can get away with. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Pearson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Pearson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Pearson sitting in guard here, content to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dirksz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Dirksz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dirksz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arctic Dirksz will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Pearson misses with a low kick.
Dirksz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD# Dirksz tries to sprawl but Pearson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Dirksz landing rabbit punches to the side of Pearson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. Dirksz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dirksz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pearson working Dirksz over with strikes. Dirksz landing strikes from the bottom. Pearson slows the pace down in half guard. Dirksz punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson trying to control the pace. Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Dirksz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirksz.#T1# Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dirksz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Dirksz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dirksz can do anything to dispel that myth. Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pearson lands a couple of elbows. Dirksz lands some strikes from the bottom. Pearson lands a couple of elbows. Dirksz striking off his back but it's not causing Pearson any problems. Pearson stands up over Dirksz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dirksz striking off his back, scoring a few points. Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dirksz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pearson stands up out of Dirksz's guard for a moment - Dirksz manages to land a nice upkick. Dirksz is breathing heavily. Pearson looking to pass the guard. Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Pearson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A solid leg kick lands there for Pearson.
Donk. Pearson catches Dirksz right on the button with a cross. Dirksz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut. Pearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dirksz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A countering left hand to the body from Dirksz misses.#T3# Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dirksz. Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL# Pearson moves into the clinch.#BC2# Dirksz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dirksz shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. An inside leg kick from Pearson misses. Pearson closes the distance but Dirksz moves to the side and Dirksz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dirksz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# A cross from Pearson lands. Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Dirksz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cael Pearson is winning the standup battle so far. Pearson tests Dirksz's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dirksz circles away.
Pearson throws a jab when Dirksz was well out of range. It seemed like Dirksz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Pearson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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# Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dirksz has time to react. A big right from Pearson misses. Dirksz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot. Pearson lands a nice shot that snaps Dirksz's head back.
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pearson wants to clinch. Dirksz throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson throws a low kick but Dirksz avoids it. A nice side step and Dirksz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1# Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirksz. That did some damage! Dirksz checks a leg kick. A countering left hand to the body from Dirksz misses. Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirksz can do to turn this around?#TD# Pearson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pearson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Dirksz misses with a strike from the bottom. Dirksz taking a bit of punishment here - Pearson scoring with strikes. Dirksz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Pearson content to control rather than advance. Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Dirksz punching from the bottom.
Pearson is controlling the pace.
Dirksz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dirksz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Pearson working the head and body with strikes. Dirksz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz.
Pearson controlling the pace. Dirksz wants to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Dirksz's temple. Dirksz punching from the bottom.
Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Dirksz is holding on for dear life with his legs. Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz.
#T3# Pearson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dirksz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Pearson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ground and pound from Pearson. Dirksz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Pearson controlling the pace. Dirksz wants to get back to full guard. Cael Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pearson content to control rather than advance. Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4# Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Pearson trying to control the pace. Pearson continues to stall. Pearson trying to mount his opponent but Dirksz defends it. Dirksz strikes from the bottom but Pearson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dirksz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dirksz keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Cael Pearson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Pearson! |
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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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