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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Bell misses with a head kick.
Bell lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Khabbib's head.#CUT#
It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.#TD#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Al Khabbib is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Al Khabbib's guard.#SUB2#
Al Khabbib throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Al Khabbib looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Al Khabbib is keeping the position.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell is fighting to break Al Khabbib's control of his arms but Al Khabbib is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Khabbib's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khabbib is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell postures up in Al Khabbib's guard and throws a big left but Al Khabbib blocks it.
Bell stays in close to Al Khabbib's body and controls the position.
Al Khabbib looking to control.
Bell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bell looks to land a combination but Al Khabbib avoids it well.
Al Khabbib avoids the head kick by Bell.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Bell.
Greg Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Bell.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Khabbib was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Al Khabbib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Khabbib at a distance.
#KD#
Bell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Al Khabbib sprawling to the canvas! Al Khabbib rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bell finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bell jumps guard and drags Al Khabbib to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Al Khabbib looking to improve position, pressing down on Bell's thigh with his hand. Bell seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Al Khabbib paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Al Khabbib's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bell picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Bell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Greg Bell thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Krieg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Khabbib walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Khabbib takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krieg lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Al Khabbib closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krieg's guard.
Al Khabbib advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Al Khabbib seems content to control.
Krieg is trying to stand up here but Al Khabbib is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Al Khabbib has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Krieg defend it? Al Khabbib steps over the head and cranks it - Krieg is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Al Khabbib!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamed Al Khabbib!
Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.
Al Khabbib looks for a takedown but Lyons sprawls well.#CL2#
Lyons forces Al Khabbib back against the cage and clinches.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Al Khabbib tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamed Al Khabbib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Khabbib tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but Lyons won't allow it.
Al Khabbib is trying to pull guard but Lyons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lyons - that landed with a thud.
Lyons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Khabbib backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Khabbib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lyons walks away with a smile on his face. Al Khabbib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Lyons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Al Khabbib is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyons content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Lyons lands with a punch from half guard.
Lyons drops an elbow to the side of Al Khabbib's head.
Lyons winds up and cracks Al Khabbib with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Al Khabbib is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyons scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons working over Al Khabbib with some ground and pound. Al Khabbib looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lyons slips a nice elbow through Al Khabbib's hands, connecting with Al Khabbib's forehead.#SUB#
Al Khabbib looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Lyons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lyons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still in half guard, Lyons seems content to control.
Lyons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lyons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lyons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Khabbib has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyons is working away from the top position though.
Lyons working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons trying to control the action but Al Khabbib is working from the bottom.
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. Lyons connects with a nice short shot to Al Khabbib's temple. #T3#
Lyons controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Khabbib tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Al Khabbib wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lyons is thwarting Al Khabbib's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Al Khabbib looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lyons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lyons uses his free foot to push down on Al Khabbib's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Khabbib.
Lyons raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Lyons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lyons lands a nice shot to the head.
Al Khabbib taking shots to the head.
Lyons controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Khabbib is bucking up trying to escape but Lyons cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lyons postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Al Khabbib is out cold - huge knockout for Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Lyons there.#CUT2#
It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.#TD2#
Lyons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Khabbib to the ground. Lyons is now in Al Khabbib's guard.
Al Khabbib trying to keep a closed guard but Lyons is proving a slippery customer.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Khabbib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Khabbib has his foot on Lyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Khabbib controls Lyons momentarily but Lyons frees himself.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Khabbib has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Al Khabbib is trying to keep Lyons in close.
#T1#
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Khabbib might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Al Khabbib is trying to keep Lyons in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyons lands with a hook. Al Khabbib tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Khabbib looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Al Khabbib takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Khabbib throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Khabbib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Khabbib has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Lyons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamed Al Khabbib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons is nestled in close to Al Khabbib, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyons is nestled in close to Al Khabbib, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Lyons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Lyons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Al Khabbib on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons trying to control from Al Khabbib's half guard. Al Khabbib has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is looking for a triangle but Lyons pushes his legs off easily.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Khabbib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyons content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lyons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lyons lands strikes from half guard.
Lyons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Khabbib tries to roll over but Lyons keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyons lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons is nestled in close to Al Khabbib, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyons wants to control but Al Khabbib is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lyons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khamed Al Khabbib's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lyons's corner calls for a 1-2. Lyons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Al Khabbib gets tackled into the cage by Lyons. Lyons maintains the clinch.
Lyons scores with a shot to the side of Al Khabbib's head.
Lyons lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Lyons.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lyons.
Lyons is leaning against Al Khabbib and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lyons.
Lyons digs a right hand underneath Al Khabbib's ribcage. Al Khabbib let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lyons pushes Al Khabbib back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Khabbib's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Lyons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Khabbib.
Lyons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Khabbib backwards.
Lyons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lyons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lyons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Khabbib backwards.
Lyons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyons digs a right hand underneath Al Khabbib's ribcage. Al Khabbib let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyons. #ROC2#
Al Khabbib is rocked!
Lyons loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Al Khabbib senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bliss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Khabbib looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Khabbib regains half guard.#SUB#
Al Khabbib actively working from the bottom here.
Bliss is keen to just control but Al Khabbib is a slippery customer.
Bliss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bliss is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Al Khabbib works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Khabbib keeping moving, preventing Bliss from controlling successfully.
Bliss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bliss postures up and lands a big shot to Al Khabbib's brow. #SUB#
Bliss stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Al Khabbib throws up his legs and catches Bliss in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bliss tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Al Khabbib! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib shoots and misses
enabling Borodin to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borodin sprawls well. Borodin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Khabbib gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Khabbib shoots in for a double leg but Borodin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aleksey Borodin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamed Al Khabbib.
Al Khabbib fails with a takedown attempt.
Borodin jabs Al Khabbib to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borodin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borodin misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borodin, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Borodin.
Aleksey Borodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Khabbib throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Al Khabbib shoots for a takedown but Borodin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Borodin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Khabbib's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Borodin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Khabbib scrambles back to his feet.
Al Khabbib tries for a takedown but Borodin circles away easily
and Borodin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Khabbib looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borodin is fending him off so far but Al Khabbib persists. Nope, Borodin circles away and we're back to standing.
Borodin throwing a counter right hand but Al Khabbib manages to avoid it.
Borodin looks to land a combination. Al Khabbib sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borodin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Khabbib fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Borodin there.
Al Khabbib with a poor takedown
and Borodin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Borodin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Khabbib with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borodin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown but Borodin shows good takedown defense.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown attempt - Borodin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borodin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Khabbib misses with an uppercut. Borodin saw that one coming.
Borodin lands with a nice combination. Al Khabbib backs away looking to recover.
Al Khabbib looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borodin is fending him off so far but Al Khabbib persists. Nope, Borodin circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksey Borodin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Khabbib throws a big shot that misses.
Borodin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Borodin tries to clinch up but Al Khabbib circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Khabbib with the counter takedown but Borodin avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Borodin gets a clinch.
Al Khabbib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but Borodin holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Khabbib drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Borodin fails to land.
Al Khabbib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borodin to keep the fight standing.
Al Khabbib fails to pull guard.
Borodin digs a right hand underneath Al Khabbib's ribcage. Al Khabbib let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Borodin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Borodin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borodin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borodin lands a nice uppercut.
Borodin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but Borodin won't allow it.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but Borodin holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Khabbib drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Al Khabbib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borodin.
A short uppercut from Borodin.
Al Khabbib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borodin walks away with a smile on his face. Al Khabbib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borodin works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borodin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Khabbib.
Borodin lands with a cross.
Al Khabbib fails with the takedown
and Borodin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borodin lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Borodin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Al Khabbib takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borodin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Khabbib throws a body punch but Borodin moves out of range.
Borodin missing with a left hand there. Al Khabbib was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aleksey Borodin is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Khabbib fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Khabbib dives in and grabs Borodin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borodin pushes down on Al Khabbib's head and hops out.
Aleksey Borodin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamed Al Khabbib.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib fails to land the takedown.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown
letting Borodin counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Borodin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Khabbib's head.
Al Khabbib shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borodin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Khabbib is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borodin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borodin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Al Khabbib looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Borodin!
Borodin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Khabbib wants to control but Borodin is keeping him busy.
Borodin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##SUB2#
Al Khabbib is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Borodin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Khabbib is looking to take a break and control but Borodin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB2#
Al Khabbib tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khabbib has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borodin pushes Al Khabbib away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Khabbib gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borodin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Khabbib can do to turn this around?
Al Khabbib tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Al Khabbib tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khabbib has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Borodin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Al Khabbib working for the choke.
Al Khabbib really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Borodin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borodin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Al Khabbib.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Borodin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Khabbib shoots in for a double leg but Borodin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Khabbib moves away from the strike by Borodin.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown attempt - Borodin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Khabbib tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borodin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Khabbib somewhat.
Aleksey Borodin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamed Al Khabbib.
Borodin connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borodin counters with a straight right hand.
Al Khabbib tries for a takedown but Borodin circles away easily
and Borodin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Al Khabbib avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Borodin lands.
Al Khabbib closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borodin circles away.
Borodin defending well as Al Khabbib loads up on a big left hand.
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borodin but Borodin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Borodin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Khabbib.
Al Khabbib fails with the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Borodin.#T2#
Borodin throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Khabbib.
Al Khabbib drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borodin defends it well.
Al Khabbib fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Khabbib doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borodin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Borodin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Khabbib shoots in looking for a takedown. Borodin tries to sprawl out of it but Al Khabbib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borodin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Khabbib changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borodin tries to avoid it but Al Khabbib manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borodin to the ground. Borodin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Borodin misses with a looping left.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown attempt
and Borodin counters with a straight right hand.
Borodin throws a looping overhand right but Al Khabbib ducks down to avoid it.
Al Khabbib tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Borodin as Al Khabbib shoots in.
Borodin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Khabbib tries for a takedown but Borodin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Khabbib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borodin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borodin misses with a hook.
Al Khabbib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown attempt
and Borodin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Khabbib with a poor takedown
and Borodin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Khabbib shoots in for a double leg but Borodin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Borodin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borodin lands with a good body shot.
Al Khabbib throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borodin's waist but Borodin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Khabbib off to one side.
Borodin throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Khabbib or perhaps it was just good defense by Borodin, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borodin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Borodin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borodin, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Borodin!
An out of breath Aleksey Borodin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Al Khabbib changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Khabbib slows the pace down.
Tio stops Al Khabbib from passing to mount.
Tio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tio trying to hold on to Al Khabbib's head to control him but Al Khabbib postures up.
Tio looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tio is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Al Khabbib is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Khabbib wants to pass to mount but Tio is defending the position. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Khabbib is looking to take a break and control but Tio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Khabbib trying to mount his opponent but Tio defends it. #SUB#
Al Khabbib looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Khabbib missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Al Khabbib is trying to control. Tio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown attempt - Tio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tio falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Al Khabbib counters with a shoot takedown. Tio fights it but they end up in guard.
Tio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Khabbib controls the pace.
Al Khabbib stands and throws Tio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Al Khabbib working away.#T4#
Tio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Al Khabbib taking a breather here.
Al Khabbib wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tio keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Khabbib tries to advance to mount but Tio denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khamed Al Khabbib dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tio duly obliges. #CL2#
Tio instigates a clinch.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but Tio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Khabbib is trying to pull guard but Tio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tio just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamed Al Khabbib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tio wants a takedown but no success here.
Tio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Khabbib fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tio goes for a double leg but Al Khabbib avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Khabbib continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib slaps away a takedown attempt from Tio, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Al Khabbib wants to free his trapped foot but Tio is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tio is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khabbib.
#SUB2#
Tio looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Khabbib is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tio has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Al Khabbib is working for a kimura but Tio is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Khabbib moves nicely into side control.
Al Khabbib slows the pace down. #T3#
Al Khabbib is looking to take a break and control but Tio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Khabbib looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Al Khabbib tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tio tries to buck Al Khabbib off but Al Khabbib is having none of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tio struggling a bit here.
Khamed Al Khabbib overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Al Khabbib is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Khabbib creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Al Khabbib working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khamed Al Khabbib dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Khabbib darts in looking for a takedown but Tio gets double underhooks and turns Al Khabbib into the cage.
Tio throws a sloppy head kick and Al Khabbib moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tio.
Jackjan Tio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tio stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Khabbib changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tio tries to avoid it but Al Khabbib manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tio to the ground. Tio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamed Al Khabbib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tio fails with the takedown.
Al Khabbib attempts a counter takedown but Tio avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown attempt - Tio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Al Khabbib leaves Tio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Khabbib is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tio can do to turn this around?
Al Khabbib shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tio defends it nicely.#CL2#
Tio has managed to clinch.
Al Khabbib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Khabbib is trying to pull guard but Tio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Khabbib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tio walks away with a smile on his face. Al Khabbib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Khabbib goes for a double leg but Tio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tio continues to drive forward.#T2#
Tio wants to clinch#TD#
and Al Khabbib counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tio is looking to escape.#SUB#
Al Khabbib is trying to work for a kimura but Tio is defending well.
Tio looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tio misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Tio is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Khabbib fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tio moves in looking to clinch but Al Khabbib pushes him off.
Tio wants to clinch.#TD2#
Al Khabbib gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Al Khabbib working a defensive guard here.
Al Khabbib is pulling down on Tio's head. It's preventing any offense from Tio, at least for the moment.
Al Khabbib trying to keep a closed guard but Tio is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Al Khabbib has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Al Khabbib.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackjan Tio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Khabbib 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib shoots in and drives through. BigMan sprawls well.
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown but BigMan shows good takedown defense.
BigMan throws a fast counter high kick but Al Khabbib manages to duck under it in time.
Al Khabbib stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Al Khabbib drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
BigMan is not content to let Al Khabbib control the position.
BigMan is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib just content to control the position. #SUB#
Al Khabbib goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, BigMan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Khabbib but great work by BigMan.#T1#
Al Khabbib is trying to control BigMan's posture but BigMan avoids it.
Al Khabbib tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Al Khabbib tries to lock up and control but BigMan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Khabbib is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Al Khabbib tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Khabbib tries to lock up and control but BigMan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigMan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T2#
BigMan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Khabbib is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Khabbib slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Khabbib tries to roll over but BigMan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigMan is thwarting Al Khabbib's attempts to control the position.
Al Khabbib gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Al Khabbib is looking for a triangle but BigMan pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Al Khabbib working for a triangle but BigMan defends it easily.
BigMan forces his way into half guard.
BigMan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Al Khabbib is looking to control BigMan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Khabbib avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Khabbib keeping control of the position.
BigMan is looking to stall here but Al Khabbib recovers full guard. #SUB#
Al Khabbib looking for subs off his back but BigMan has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Khabbib wants to control but BigMan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joon BigMan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
BigMan gets a double leg takedown into Al Khabbib's guard.
Al Khabbib working a defensive guard but BigMan passes into half guard.
BigMan wants to stand up but Al Khabbib is controlling the position.
BigMan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Khabbib. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BigMan is thwarting Al Khabbib's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Al Khabbib is defending against the submission attempts here by BigMan.
BigMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Al Khabbib not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Khabbib might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BigMan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Khabbib seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
BigMan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Khabbib manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now BigMan has Al Khabbib in his guard.#REVR#
Joon BigMan has got the better of the ground game so far.
BigMan is trying to keep Al Khabbib in close.
BigMan keeping moving, preventing Al Khabbib from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Khabbib passes into half guard. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
BigMan wants to get back to full guard but Al Khabbib has mounted him!
BigMan is looking to get to half guard.
Al Khabbib pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Al Khabbib looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
BigMan wants to hold on but Al Khabbib pushes him away.
Al Khabbib tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Khabbib tries to control but BigMan wriggling away.
Al Khabbib controlling from mount. #SUB#
Al Khabbib moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, BigMan has worked his arm free - good work by BigMan!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Al Khabbib tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khabbib has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Al Khabbib is trying to get an arm triangle but BigMan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Khabbib in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khamed Al Khabbib dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Khabbib darts in looking for a takedown but BigMan gets double underhooks and turns Al Khabbib into the cage.
BigMan slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Khabbib, before circling back to the center of the mat.
BigMan scores with a jab. Al Khabbib acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
BigMan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Khabbib napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Al Khabbib tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib is trying to control BigMan's posture but BigMan avoids it. #SUB2#
BigMan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Al Khabbib has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for BigMan but great work by Al Khabbib.#T1##SUB#
Al Khabbib tries for a kimura but BigMan is defending well.
Al Khabbib moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
BigMan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
BigMan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Al Khabbib has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But BigMan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from BigMan! #T2##SUB#
BigMan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Al Khabbib to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! BigMan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Al Khabbib pulls down on the head and he's put BigMan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Al Khabbib fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spartak sprawls well initially but Al Khabbib persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Al Khabbib not doing much here.
Al Khabbib is trying to control the action in half guard but Spartak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartak can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Al Khabbib is looking for a kimura but Spartak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Khabbib to get the leverage.
Spartak wants to improve his position but Al Khabbib is controlling well.
Spartak trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Al Khabbib is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spartak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Khabbib. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Al Khabbib wants to work for an arm triangle but Spartak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Al Khabbib trying to mount his opponent but Spartak defends it.
Al Khabbib is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spartak has a hand on Al Khabbib's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Al Khabbib takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Khabbib trying to control but Spartak is having none of it. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Al Khabbib extends the arm and Spartak is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
EFA 66 Murphy vs Lancaster
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Howard drives through and clinches with Al Khabbib against the cage.
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Howard.
Al Khabbib jumps guard but Howard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Howard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howard lands a left hand.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Khabbib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howard to keep the fight standing.
Howard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Khabbib backwards.
Howard is working Al Khabbib over against the cage.
Al Khabbib looks winded!
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Howard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howard gets through Al Khabbib's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howard gets through Al Khabbib's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Howard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard gets through Al Khabbib's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Howard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howard lands a nice uppercut.
Howard lands an uppercut.
Howard lands a right hand.
Howard lands a big right hand that drops Al Khabbib! The killer instinct kicks in and Howard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rutger Howard!
A determined Rutger Howard didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
TNR 10: Monster Fest
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Al Khabbib's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Al Khabbib controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself. #SUB#
Al Khabbib looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Khabbib not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Khabbib preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Al Khabbib is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Khabbib has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira postures up in Al Khabbib's guard and throws a big left but Al Khabbib blocks it. #SUB#
Al Khabbib is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Khabbib has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Vieira stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Al Khabbib has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vieira manages to get his head free but now Al Khabbib has transitioned to an armbar! Vieira grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Al Khabbib! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
FF6
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandukvong circles away.
Mandukvong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Khabbib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mandukvong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Khabbib fails with the takedown
and Mandukvong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tong Mandukvong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamed Al Khabbib.
A punch lands to the side of Al Khabbib 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown
and Mandukvong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Khabbib looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mandukvong, as that shot connected.
#KD#
Mandukvong drops Al Khabbib with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Al Khabbib looks back up at him and smiles so Mandukvong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Khabbib takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mandukvong fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Al Khabbib square on the jaw! Damn, Al Khabbib is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Mandukvong!
Tong Mandukvong 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:
FF 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown but Aguirre shows good takedown defense.
Aguirre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aguirre scores with a jab to the head.
Aguirre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Khabbib in his tracks.
Aguirre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aguirre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruben Aguirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Khabbib is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aguirre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aguirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aguirre catches Al Khabbib with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.
Nice cross by Aguirre.
Aguirre slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Khabbib, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruben Aguirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamed Al Khabbib.#KD#
Aguirre cracks Al Khabbib with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aguirre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Al Khabbib to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Aguirre cracks Al Khabbib with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aguirre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Al Khabbib to stand back up!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Aguirre! Al Khabbib is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Aguirre!
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Event:
FF 2
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Khabbib's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Khabbib tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Khabbib drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand into Al Khabbib's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Khabbib's gas tank.
Al Khabbib is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Khabbib backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy pushes Al Khabbib back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Khabbib's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Al Khabbib drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Murphy!
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Event:
Mon Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Storey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Khabbib is concentrating on defense, preventing Storey from advancing position.
Storey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Storey looks to land a strike but Al Khabbib avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Al Khabbib trying to control the position here.
Storey with a nice head shot there.
Al Khabbib controlling Storey's posture.
Storey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storey throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Khabbib seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Storey throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Al Khabbib has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Storey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Al Khabbib has tightened it up now! Storey should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #7
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Heavyweight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Khabbib at a distance.
Heavyweight connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Khabbib with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heavyweight to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Heavyweight has knocked Al Khabbib down with a huge combo! Heavyweight steps away and waves a wobbly Al Khabbib back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Khabbib doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Khabbib looks winded!#KD#
Heavyweight cracks Al Khabbib with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heavyweight has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Al Khabbib to stand back up!#ROC#
Al Khabbib is rocked!#CL#
Heavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Al Khabbib with a mighty uppercut! Al Khabbib falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Al Khabbib is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title!
Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #5
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Al Khabbib tries to sprawl but Cristico drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cristico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khabbib's head.
Cristico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Khabbib is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cristico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cristico looks to land a strike but Al Khabbib avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Al Khabbib trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khabbib has momentary wrist control but Cristico slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Al Khabbib working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cristico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cristico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Al Khabbib had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cristico defends it easily.
Cristico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Khabbib. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Khabbib working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cristico.
Cristico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cristico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Al Khabbib is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cristico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cristico cracks Al Khabbib with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Al Khabbib is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cristico trying to control but Al Khabbib is working from the bottom.
Cristico is stalling in the full guard.
Cristico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Cristico drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Khabbib manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cristico has Al Khabbib in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cristico looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Khabbib passes into side control.
#T2#
Cristico isn't going anywhere.
Cristico gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Al Khabbib controlling his opponent.
Cristico throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cristico tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Al Khabbib controlling his opponent.
Al Khabbib can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cristico is looking to escape.
Cristico is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cristico tries to reverse the position but Al Khabbib maintains control.
Cristico tries to lock up and control but Al Khabbib gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cristico tries to control Al Khabbib's body but Al Khabbib pushes him off. Cristico squirms to his side and now Al Khabbib has his back! #T4#
Al Khabbib just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Al Khabbib has managed to slip his arm under Cristico's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cristico is tapping out! Submission win for Al Khabbib.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
IFC4 - BONE$YARD
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph misses the jab.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Al Khabbib defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph misses with a left hand #TD#
and Al Khabbib counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Khabbib has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joseph tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Khabbib is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Joseph looks calm but he's in trouble here. Al Khabbib gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Joseph is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Al Khabbib lets go of the hold and Joseph can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
IFC2 - BEWARE
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Al Khabbib shoots in and gets a takedown into Dilla's guard.#SUB2#
Dilla working for a triangle but Al Khabbib defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dilla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Khabbib stacks Dilla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Khabbib!
Dilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilla seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Khabbib dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilla is trying to work for a sweep but Al Khabbib has mounted him!
Al Khabbib wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Al Khabbib controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Al Khabbib mounts Dilla! Really nice guard pass there!
Al Khabbib controlling the pace for now.
Dilla tries to control the position but Al Khabbib now has his back.
Al Khabbib biding his time, controlling Dilla.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dilla is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Al Khabbib off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Khabbib keeps control of the position easily here as Dilla tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Al Khabbib is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Dilla has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Al Khabbib has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Dilla taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Al Khabbib doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Khabbib will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Khabbib shoots in looking for a takedown but Vieira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Khabbib's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Al Khabbib is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Al Khabbib's guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Khabbib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Khabbib wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Al Khabbib closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Al Khabbib from controlling successfully.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Al Khabbib controlling him for the moment.
Vieira pulls Al Khabbib in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Al Khabbib from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Vieira trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khabbib wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Al Khabbib shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamed Al Khabbib. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Al Khabbib gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Al Khabbib keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Vieira wants to control from the top but Al Khabbib keeps moving.
Vieira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Vieira 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Al Khabbib decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Khabbib is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Al Khabbib is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Khabbib controlling the pace.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Al Khabbib is controlling well.
#T1#
Al Khabbib is looking to pass Vieira's guard but actually Vieira recovers to full guard.
Al Khabbib won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
Al Khabbib trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Vieira tries to sprawl but Al Khabbib drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vieira kicks off Al Khabbib and gets to his feet. #T2#
Al Khabbib throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Khabbib off to one side.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Khabbib defends it well.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Khabbib manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Khabbib utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vieira postures up.
Al Khabbib is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vieira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Khabbib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Al Khabbib working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vieira lands in his opponent's guard.
Al Khabbib is pulling down on Vieira's head to control his posture. #T4#
Al Khabbib is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Al Khabbib is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vieira trying to control but Al Khabbib is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Vieira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Al Khabbib's half guard.
Nice strikes from Vieira there.
Vieira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khabbib is trying to control but can't.
Rodolfo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Vieira controlling the action here.
Vieira is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Khabbib shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Al Khabbib scores with a takedown into Vieira's guard.#SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Vieira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Khabbib is now in half guard.
Vieira is in trouble now - Al Khabbib has advanced to mount!
Vieira tries to hold on but Al Khabbib pushes him away.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Khabbib tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Khabbib trying to control but Vieira is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Al Khabbib swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vieira is now in Al Khabbib's guard. A big mistake from Al Khabbib there, giving up the dominant position!
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Vieira stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Al Khabbib has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vieira manages to get his head free but now Al Khabbib has transitioned to an armbar! Vieira grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Al Khabbib! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamed Al Khabbib!
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