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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun rushes Maeda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Maeda pulls guard.
Al Saadoun preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Saadoun has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Al Saadoun is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maeda pulls down on the head and he's put Al Saadoun to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Saadoun swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinicius.#TD2#
Al Saadoun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vinicius trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Vinicius is looking for a triangle but Al Saadoun pushes his legs off easily.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but Vinicius won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Vinicius is really struggling to control Al Saadoun but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##ES#
Vinicius kicks Al Saadoun off and gets to his feet.
Vinicius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Saadoun throws a sloppy head kick and Vinicius moves out of range easily.
Al Saadoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Al Saadoun pulls Vinicius into guard.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Vinicius tries to pass.
Al Saadoun is pulling down on Vinicius's head to control his posture. #T2#
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Saadoun wants to stand up but Vinicius is controlling him.
Vinicius won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here.
Vinicius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Saadoun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Saadoun wants to stand and escape but Vinicius is having none of it.
Vinicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinicius moves in looking to clinch but Al Saadoun pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Saadoun. #T3#
Al Saadoun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinicius tries to clinch but Al Saadoun moves away #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun is working for a kimura here but Vinicius manages to reverse the position and he's now in Al Saadoun's guard.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Vinicius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Saadoun is proving hard to escape from.
Al Saadoun looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Saadoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vinicius preventing the sweep.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving. #T4#
Vinicius won't allow Al Saadoun to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinicius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinicius is working hard here to advance position.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Saadoun is trying to hold Vinicius in close to prevent damage but Vinicius has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Saadoun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vinicius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Al Saadoun pushes Vinicius up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinicius blocks an elbow strike.
Vinicius tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Vinicius drops back down to his feet.
Al Saadoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinicius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinicius looking to stall.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but Vinicius has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius is looking to control Al Saadoun's arms but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vinicius has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Al Saadoun gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vinicius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vinicius wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Vinicius is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vinicius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vinicius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Saadoun defends it easily.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinicius looking to control.
Al Saadoun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Al Saadoun is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vinicius has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Al Saadoun is looking to defend but Vinicius has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Al Saadoun! Vinicius pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Al Saadoun taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Vinicius!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kubo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Al Saadoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kubo walks away with a smile on his face. Al Saadoun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Kubo gets tackled into the cage by Al Saadoun. Al Saadoun maintains the clinch.
Kubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kubo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kubo's half guard.
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kubo taking some punishment here, with Al Saadoun in his half guard.
Al Saadoun content to control rather than advance.
Kubo is looking to control Al Saadoun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kubo avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubo trying to control but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Al Saadoun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubo, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kubo. #TD#
Al Saadoun gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Al Saadoun stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kubo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Al Saadoun throws a big right hand that misses.
Kubo wants to stand up but Al Saadoun is controlling him.
Al Saadoun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Saadoun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kubo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Saadoun manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Saadoun managing to control the position.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Saadoun controlling Kubo's posture.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kubo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubo off to one side.
Al Saadoun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al Saadoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?
Kubo thows a body kick. Al Saadoun tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kubo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Kubo is controlling his arm.
Kubo tries to buck Al Saadoun off but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
Kubo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kubo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kubo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Al Saadoun rolls with it to try and escape but Kubo cranks on the arm and Al Saadoun is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masaya Kubo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Al Saadoun as Nandez shoots in.#TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nandez is being controlled here.
Nandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Saadoun's best efforts.
Nandez is trying to maintain the position but Al Saadoun is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nandez defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nandez won't allow Al Saadoun to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Saadoun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Saadoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Nandez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Al Saadoun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Saadoun has managed to get both his arms back between Nandez's legs - danger averted.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Nandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Saadoun 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.
Al Saadoun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Al Saadoun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nandez regains half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Nandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Nandez wants to improve his position but Al Saadoun is controlling well.
Nandez is trying to stand back up but Al Saadoun is controlling him
#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nandez is just riding it out for now. Al Saadoun eventually gives up the hold.
Nandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Saadoun has wrist control.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Nandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard.
Nandez is fighting to break Al Saadoun's control of his arms but Al Saadoun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun pulls Nandez in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Nandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al Saadoun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nandez is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
A head kick misses from Al Saadoun.
Nandez throws a quick counter head kick but Al Saadoun was just out of range.
Al Saadoun throws a leg kick but Nandez checks it. #TD2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Saadoun lands in his opponent's guard.
Nandez trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR##T1#
Al Saadoun seems keen to control Nandez's posture.
Nandez slips nicely into half guard.
Al Saadoun tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nandez stops Al Saadoun from getting back to his feet.
Nandez wants to stand up but Al Saadoun has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nandez trying to pass the guard but Al Saadoun defending well.
Leonardo Nandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Saadoun is positioning himself well to prevent Nandez advancing to mount. #T2#
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 Saadoun wants to control the action here but instead Nandez manages to pass to full mount!
Al Saadoun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Saadoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nandez is trying to control. Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Saadoun tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nandez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Nandez wants to control the pace but Al Saadoun is squirming around nicely.
Al Saadoun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nandez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nandez is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Nandez controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Nandez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Al Saadoun is desperately trying to improve his position but Nandez has a good base and remains in mount.
Nandez looking to control but Al Saadoun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nandez controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nandez moves in looking to clinch but Al Saadoun pushes him off.#TD2#
Nandez tries to sprawl but Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nandez is trying to stand back up but Al Saadoun is controlling him
Nandez trying to control here.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Nandez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nandez moves into full guard.
Al Saadoun looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Al Saadoun trying to control but Nandez is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Al Saadoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Saadoun tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Saadoun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Saadoun's back!#SUB#
Nandez looking to break Al Saadoun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Al Saadoun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nandez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Al Saadoun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nandez tries to keep control of the position but Al Saadoun is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Al Saadoun tries to escape the position.
Al Saadoun trying to control but not successfully.
Al Saadoun covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Al Saadoun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Al Saadoun is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Al Saadoun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Al Saadoun trying to control the action but Nandez just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nandez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nandez has the hooks in. Al Saadoun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nandez missing with punches from the back.
Al Saadoun trying to control the action but Nandez just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Al Saadoun right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nandez looking for the choke from the back.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Nandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Will Nandez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nandez, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and pushes Bartholemew back into the cage.#TD#
Bartholemew gets control of Al Saadoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bartholemew will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Saadoun 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.
Al Saadoun wants to stand and escape but instead Bartholemew has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bartholemew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bartholemew asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Bartholemew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bartholemew trying to control the position but Al Saadoun is working away.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Bartholemew postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Al Saadoun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun pushes Bartholemew away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bartholemew gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Bartholemew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Bartholemew's posture but Bartholemew avoids it. #T3#
Al Saadoun is looking for a sweep.
Al Saadoun sneaks back into half guard.
Bartholemew thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bartholemew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Al Saadoun!
Al Saadoun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Saadoun reaches up and holds on to Bartholemew to control the position.#T4#
Bartholemew trying to control but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
Al Saadoun is trying to reverse the position but instead Bartholemew has taken his back - oops!
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bartholemew dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartholemew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Bartholemew is looking to clinch.
Bartholemew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Saadoun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bartholemew defends it well.
A head kick misses from Al Saadoun. #CL2#
Al Saadoun rushes Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Bartholemew is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.
Bartholemew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Saadoun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bartholemew did well to prevent Al Saadoun getting side control.
Al Saadoun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Al Saadoun. #T2#
Bartholemew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Saadoun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Saadoun's back!
Bartholemew thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Bartholemew looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Al Saadoun taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Ronson. Ronson maintains the clinch.
Al Saadoun misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ronson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ronson feints and as Al Saadoun raises his hands in defense, Ronson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Saadoun has control of Ronson's left arm, preventing Ronson from doing any damage.
Ronson is pushing down on Al Saadoun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Saadoun is fighting to maintain full guard but Ronson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ronson works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ronson controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Al Saadoun tries to hold on but Ronson postures up.
A nice elbow there by Ronson.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Ronson controlling from mount.
Al Saadoun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ronson controlling from the full mount.
Ronson lands with some strikes.
Al Saadoun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronson on the ground.#T2#
Ronson breaks from Al Saadoun's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ronson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Al Saadoun hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2#
Ronson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Al Saadoun dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ronson breaks from 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!#TD2#
Ronson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Al Saadoun taking a bit of punishment here - Ronson scoring with strikes. #T3#
Ronson wants to stand but Al Saadoun has his arm trapped.
Ronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Saadoun keeps working. #SU2#
Ronson decides to stand back up.
Al Saadoun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Saadoun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ronson circles away.
Al Saadoun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Al Saadoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ronson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Saadoun to the ground. Ronson is now in Al Saadoun's guard.
Ronson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Al Saadoun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Ronson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ronson seems to have locked his on tight now - Al Saadoun screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ronson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Patrick Ronson!
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Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Saadoun looking to throw knees to the head but Bartholemew is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch.
Al Saadoun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Saadoun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartholemew wants to clinch up but Al Saadoun keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew wants to clinch#TD2#
so Al Saadoun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Al Saadoun is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bartholemew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Saadoun manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Al Saadoun is controlling Bartholemew's posture.
Bartholemew trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Bartholemew being controlled here momentarily.
Bartholemew advances to half guard. #T2#
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Bartholemew is controlling well.
Bartholemew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Saadoun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bartholemew.
Al Saadoun trying to control here.
Bartholemew trying to control from half guard but Al Saadoun is working away.
Al Saadoun tries to kick Bartholemew off but Bartholemew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Bartholemew prevents Al Saadoun from improving his position.
Al Saadoun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Bartholemew shoots in and drives through. Al Saadoun sprawls well.#CL2#
Al Saadoun rushes Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bartholemew up against the cage.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartholemew drops back down to his feet.
Bartholemew trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bartholemew into the cage.#T4#
Al Saadoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Saadoun slows down the pace here.
Al Saadoun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartholemew jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Bartholemew around his waist. Bartholemew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew managing to block the knees to the body from Al Saadoun.
#TD2#
Al Saadoun has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bartholemew is trying to keep an underhook but Al Saadoun manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Saadoun counters with a left and a right that stings Bartholemew.
Bartholemew moves to clinch but Al Saadoun breaks away #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a takedown into side control.
Bartholemew pushes Al Saadoun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Saadoun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Al Saadoun happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Bartholemew's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun staying calm.
Bartholemew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Saadoun's best efforts.#T1#
Al Saadoun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Saadoun is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Saadoun is thwarting Bartholemew's attempts to control the position.
Al Saadoun is pressing down on Bartholemew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartholemew is holding on for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Bartholemew with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartholemew is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Al Saadoun clinches.
Bartholemew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Saadoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew. #T3##TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun has Bartholemew pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun has control of Bartholemew's left arm, preventing Bartholemew from doing any damage.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet but Bartholemew is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Bartholemew passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al Saadoun pushes Bartholemew away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bartholemew gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bartholemew wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping him busy.
Al Saadoun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bartholemew.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartholemew wants to clinch.
Bartholemew blocks a head kick by Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew scores with a shot to the body.
Bartholemew darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Bartholemew into the cage.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bartholemew does no damage.
Bartholemew shoots and misses #CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew wants to stall.
#T1#
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Al Saadoun jumps guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Saadoun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bartholemew passes into half guard.
Bartholemew throwing shots but Al Saadoun is blocking nicely. #T2#
Al Saadoun is trying to stand up here but Bartholemew is controlling him well.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Saadoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Saadoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Bartholemew control the position.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Al Saadoun has Bartholemew up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalid Al Saadoun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartholemew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Saadoun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Saadoun as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Saadoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bartholemew working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bartholemew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Al Saadoun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Saadoun prevents Bartholemew from getting back to his feet.
Bartholemew trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Bartholemew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun trying to control but Bartholemew is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Saadoun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun has closed the distance and engaged Bartholemew in a clinch.
Bartholemew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Saadoun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Al Saadoun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Al Saadoun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bartholemew is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Al Saadoun is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Bartholemew has his arm trapped.
Bartholemew tries to buck Al Saadoun off but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Saadoun happy to just control the position for now.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but Bartholemew is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Al Saadoun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bartholemew knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Saadoun tries to get to his feet but Bartholemew is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Al Saadoun in his guard.
Al Saadoun postures up in Bartholemew's guard and throws a big left but Bartholemew blocks it.
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Saadoun controls the pace.
Al Saadoun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartholemew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bartholemew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bartholemew controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Al Saadoun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Al Saadoun connects with a couple of short punches.
Bartholemew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun throwing strikes from guard but Bartholemew blocks nicely.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Saadoun controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bartholemew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartholemew is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Al Saadoun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bartholemew has passed into side control.
Al Saadoun striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew trying to control the position but Al Saadoun is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khalid Al Saadoun will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al Saadoun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartholemew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al Saadoun shoots for a takedown but Bartholemew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew shows good takedown defense.
Bartholemew went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartholemew tries to clinch there but Al Saadoun circles away.
Bartholemew darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Bartholemew into the cage.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Craig Bartholemew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew misses with a head kick.
Al Saadoun throws a chopping leg kick but Bartholemew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartholemew is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew wants to clinch but Al Saadoun slips to the side#TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a single leg into guard. Bartholemew didn't expect that.
Bartholemew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
Khalid Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bartholemew 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.
Al Saadoun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but Bartholemew won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartholemew.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bartholemew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew throwing strikes from guard but Al Saadoun blocks nicely.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep here but Bartholemew controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bartholemew trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartholemew throwing strikes but missing.
Bartholemew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position.
Al Saadoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Saadoun pulls Bartholemew in close to prevent any damage.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun tries for a takedown but Bartholemew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt - Al Saadoun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartholemew just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalid Al Saadoun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bartholemew tries to bum rush Al Saadoun with a series of wild strikes but Al Saadoun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Saadoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Saadoun wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Saadoun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bartholemew looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bartholemew wants to control but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun wants to control for a moment but Bartholemew uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Al Saadoun slips a nice elbow through Bartholemew's hands, connecting with Bartholemew's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Bartholemew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bartholemew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
Al Saadoun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bartholemew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Bartholemew has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Al Saadoun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bartholemew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bartholemew has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't defend quickly enough and Bartholemew has managed to lock this one up! Can Al Saadoun escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bartholemew on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Bartholemew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Tokudome tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Al Saadoun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokudome throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tokudome is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.
Tokudome has Al Saadoun pressed against the cage, preventing Al Saadoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Saadoun has Tokudome pressed against the cage, preventing Tokudome from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Al Saadoun drags the fight down to the ground.
Tokudome trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome is looking to stand up but Al Saadoun won't let him.
Tokudome works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Tokudome is keeping busy.
#T1#
Tokudome is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Saadoun trying to get back to full guard but Tokudome takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Al Saadoun is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Saadoun tries to hold on but Tokudome postures up.
Al Saadoun is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokudome throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2##SUB#
Tokudome looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tokudome has hold of Al Saadoun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Al Saadoun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Al Saadoun is trying to escape the mount.
Tokudome throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tokudome with good strikes from the mount here!
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Tokudome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Al Saadoun tries to reverse the position but Tokudome maintains control.#SUB#
Tokudome looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Al Saadoun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tokudome avoids the attempt from Al Saadoun to control.#T4#
Tokudome tries to control but Al Saadoun wriggling away.
Tokudome is really struggling to control Al Saadoun but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tokudome throwing strikes here but Al Saadoun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Saadoun is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoyuki Tokudome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tokudome tries to clinch up but Al Saadoun circles away and keeps his distance.
Tokudome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Saadoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tokudome throws a nice looking combination but Al Saadoun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokudome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun avoids it really well and circles away.
Naoyuki Tokudome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Saadoun stalks Tokudome and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tokudome's face. Tokudome staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun circles away easily
and Al Saadoun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Saadoun throws a head kick that misses.
Tokudome looks to land a right hand but Al Saadoun moved out of range.
Al Saadoun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokudome counters with a left and a right that stings Al Saadoun. #T1#
Al Saadoun slips a jab from Tokudome.
Al Saadoun throws a head kick that misses.
Al Saadoun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Al Saadoun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tokudome fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Al Saadoun rushes Tokudome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun tries to circle away but Tokudome has him pinned against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Al Saadoun has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tokudome clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Al Saadoun doesn't have the hooks in and Tokudome manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Saadoun is trying to keep Tokudome in close.
Tokudome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Tokudome wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Saadoun is continuing to stall.
Naoyuki Tokudome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Tokudome from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet but Tokudome passes into half guard.
Al Saadoun is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tokudome stops Al Saadoun from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Saadoun is looking for a sweep. Tokudome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tokudome sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Saadoun defending well though.
Tokudome wants to free his trapped foot but Al Saadoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tokudome wants to take a breather but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tokudome closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Al Saadoun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tokudome's guard.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokudome is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalid Al Saadoun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Saadoun lands with a good body shot.
Tokudome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tokudome swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Al Saadoun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tokudome's guard.
Al Saadoun postures up.
Tokudome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break Tokudome's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tokudome has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Al Saadoun should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tokudome has tightened it up now! Al Saadoun 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 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naoyuki Tokudome!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Westmoreland shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Saadoun wants to counter the offense by Westmoreland and move into the clinch position.
Al Saadoun looks to land a combination but Westmoreland avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Westmoreland or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Saadoun, which made it look bad.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westmoreland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Saadoun moves away.
Westmoreland tries to clinch but Al Saadoun moves out of range.
Al Saadoun swats away the attempt to clinch by Westmoreland.
Westmoreland connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Khalid Al Saadoun has been cut.
Westmoreland circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westmoreland.
Al Saadoun with the counter takedown but Westmoreland avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Al Saadoun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al Saadoun is thwarting Westmoreland's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Al Saadoun is looking to advance position but Westmoreland won't allow it.
Al Saadoun not doing much here.
Al Saadoun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Westmoreland is pressing down on Al Saadoun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Saadoun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westmoreland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Saadoun stays in close to Westmoreland's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Westmoreland looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Al Saadoun is defending well. Westmoreland quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Al Saadoun has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Westmoreland celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Westmoreland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Bilalovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Saadoun.
Bilalovski tries to clinch up.
Bilalovski with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bilalovski!
Al Saadoun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Al Saadoun is working Bilalovski over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bilalovski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Bilalovski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Saadoun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilalovski is trying to control Al Saadoun's posture but Al Saadoun avoids it.
Al Saadoun is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bilalovski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bilalovski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bilalovski trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bilalovski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Al Saadoun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Houdoe misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Saadoun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Houdoe has had enough of the clinch but Al Saadoun keeps him there for the moment.
Houdoe wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Houdoe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Al Saadoun manages to pull guard.
Al Saadoun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Houdoe won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here. #T1#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Houdoe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Houdoe passes into side control.
Al Saadoun is trying to improve his position.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Houdoe's posture but Houdoe avoids it. #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.
Houdoe cracks Al Saadoun with a big right hand but Al Saadoun just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Saadoun is pushing Houdoe's head away, looking to escape. Houdoe manages to hold on to the position though.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Houdoe control the position.
Houdoe wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.
Al Saadoun is looking to reverse the position.
Houdoe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Houdoe has hold of Al Saadoun's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Al Saadoun tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Houdoe cranks the arm and Al Saadoun screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Al Saadoun, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Badr Houdoe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Al Saadoun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Saadoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Saadoun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronson keeps working.
Al Saadoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Saadoun with the ground and pound but Ronson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ronson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Saadoun stays in close to Ronson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Ronson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ronson moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ronson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ronson has Al Saadoun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Saadoun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Al Saadoun gets control of Ronson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Saadoun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Saadoun 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.
Ronson postures up and lands a big shot to Al Saadoun's brow. #T2##SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for a guillotine here but Ronson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronson scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Saadoun looking to control.
Ronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ronson connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Ronson is controlling the position.
Ronson trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ronson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ronson pushing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronson is pressing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Saadoun is holding on for now.
Ronson trying to control the action but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Ronson wants to stand up but Al Saadoun has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ronson is keen to just control but Al Saadoun is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ronson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Ronson 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.
Ronson is trying to control. Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Al Saadoun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ronson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ronson is working Al Saadoun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Ronson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ronson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Saadoun as he avoids it easily.
Al Saadoun is looking for the big counter here.
Al Saadoun closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Al Saadoun dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Al Saadoun feints and as Ronson raises his hands in defense, Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ronson has his feet on Al Saadoun's thighs here. He's pushed Al Saadoun off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Al Saadoun screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Ronson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Al Saadoun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Al Saadoun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Saadoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Saadoun prevents De Souza from improving his position.
De Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Al Saadoun sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun prevents De Souza from improving his position.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Al Saadoun stalling.
De Souza keeping hold of Al Saadoun's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Saadoun controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Souza wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Al Saadoun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Souza to the ground. Al Saadoun is now in De Souza's guard.
De Souza controlling the position.
Al Saadoun is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Souza tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break De Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Al Saadoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break De Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Saadoun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Souza looks to clinch #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Souza won't be happy with that.
De Souza seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Saadoun dominates the positioning.#T4#
Al Saadoun wants to stand but De Souza has his arm trapped.
De Souza parries the strikes from Al Saadoun easily there. Al Saadoun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Souza to escape.
De Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Saadoun off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Al Saadoun trying to control the hands but De Souza breaks the grip.
Al Saadoun tries to roll but De Souza sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Souza is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
Al Saadoun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Souza's half guard.
Al Saadoun tries to stand and escape but De Souza is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza pushes Al Saadoun off looking to stand but Al Saadoun dives back in and keeps control.
De Souza trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up.
#T1#
It looks like Al Saadoun is going to stand back up.
Al Saadoun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Saadoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Saadoun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Saadoun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Saadoun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Saadoun tries to pass to full mount but De Souza defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Saadoun has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Saadoun manages to pass to side control!#T3#
A lull in the action here as Al Saadoun stalls from top position.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Saadoun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Souza pushes Al Saadoun off looking to stand but Al Saadoun dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Saadoun tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khalid Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Souza! #SUB2#
Al Saadoun has hold of De Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
De Souza tries to reverse the position but Al Saadoun maintains control.
De Souza wants to hold on but Al Saadoun pushes him away.
Al Saadoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Souza hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Saadoun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Al Saadoun is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Saadoun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Souza pinned against the cage. De Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Saadoun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
De Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Saadoun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Al Saadoun circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun tries to score a body lock takedown but De Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Souza has Al Saadoun pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Al Saadoun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Souza regains guard.
De Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
De Souza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
De Souza looking to control.
Al Saadoun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Al Saadoun looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Souza! #REVR#
De Souza tries to move to mount but Al Saadoun blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Souza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
De Souza swings around for an armbar but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Souza's guard.
Al Saadoun connects with a couple of short punches.
De Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Saadoun controls the pace.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.#T4#
De Souza is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun tries to stand but De Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Al Saadoun controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Al Saadoun pushes his legs off easily.
Rafael De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalid Al Saadoun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khalid Al Saadoun.
I've got Al Saadoun 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.
De Souza tries to clinch up but Al Saadoun circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Saadoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Souza.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun circles away easily
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch.
De Souza is struggling to control the position.
Al Saadoun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Al Saadoun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Souza.
#TD#
Al Saadoun gets control of De Souza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Saadoun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Souza tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Saadoun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Al Saadoun's legs - danger averted.
Al Saadoun is controlling De Souza's posture.
De Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Al Saadoun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Saadoun tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Saadoun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Al Saadoun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Al Saadoun 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. #T3#
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Saadoun has managed to get both his arms back between De Souza's legs - danger averted.
Al Saadoun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Souza wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but De Souza won't let him.
De Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Saadoun is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Al Saadoun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Al Saadoun postures up and lands a big shot to De Souza's brow.
Al Saadoun looking to pass the guard.
De Souza wants to sweep here but Al Saadoun controlling him for the moment.
Al Saadoun working some strikes from top position.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
De Souza wants to control the position but Al Saadoun says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Al Saadoun there.
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
De Souza is looking to escape.
Al Saadoun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Saadoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
De Souza is trying to control but can't.
Al Saadoun controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Saadoun scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Al Saadoun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Saadoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Saadoun shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Souza eats them both and turns towards Al Saadoun to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Al Saadoun gets a double leg takedown into De Souza's guard.#T3#
Al Saadoun wants to stand but De Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Al Saadoun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Saadoun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Saadoun 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.
De Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Souza is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Souza fails with the takedown#CL#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Saadoun.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza is trying to push Al Saadoun away but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Al Saadoun tightens his grip and picks De Souza up, before dumping him to the ground. De Souza manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Saadoun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Souza misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun.
De Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalid Al Saadoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Al Saadoun decides to stand back up.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Al Saadoun clinches with his opponent.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Souza avoiding damage.
De Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but De Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Saadoun struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
#T2#
De Souza has had enough of the clinch but Al Saadoun keeps him there for the moment.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.#TD#
Al Saadoun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Al Saadoun controls the position from side control.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but De Souza is controlling his arm.
De Souza seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Saadoun dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on De Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Saadoun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Al Saadoun lands an elbow.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Al Saadoun happy to just control the position for now.
De Souza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Al Saadoun content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
De Souza taking a bit of punishment here - Al Saadoun scoring with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but De Souza is working away.
De Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Al Saadoun keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on De Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza wants to get back to his feet but Al Saadoun drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rafael De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalid Al Saadoun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Al Saadoun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Saadoun 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Al Saadoun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Al Saadoun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Al Saadoun is controlling the pace.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Saadoun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Saadoun's back!
Savage tries to keep control of the position but Al Saadoun is staying busy.
Al Saadoun covering up well and avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savage looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Savage working for the choke. #T1#
Al Saadoun tries to break free.
Savage gets his hands free as Al Saadoun looks to control.
Al Saadoun covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Savage go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Savage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Al Saadoun trying to control the action but Savage just sinks the hooks in.
Al Saadoun is in bad spot here.
Savage missing with strikes from the back.
Savage trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Savage missing with punches from the back.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Al Saadoun can't escape the position.
Al Saadoun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to his feet but Savage has full control of the position and if anything, Al Saadoun has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Savage tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Saadoun pushed the leg off.
Al Saadoun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savage is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Al Saadoun is in bad spot here.
Al Saadoun is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Al Saadoun defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Savage's arms.
Savage has the hooks in. Al Saadoun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Savage looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savage gets his way!
#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savage gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Savage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in and gets a takedown into Savage's guard.
Al Saadoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage controlling Al Saadoun's posture.
Savage controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage has a closed guard, preventing Al Saadoun from standing up.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Al Saadoun'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.
Savage wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Savage content to stall in guard here. #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 Saadoun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Saadoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Saadoun trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Saadoun tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Savage darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Savage into the cage. #TD#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Savage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Al Saadoun has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Al Saadoun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Savage wants to clinch but Al Saadoun slips to the side#TD#
and Al Saadoun counters with a takedown into side control.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Al Saadoun is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Savage is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Al Saadoun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Al Saadoun working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savage tries to clinch up but Al Saadoun circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Saadoun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Savage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Saadoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savage.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Savage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Saadoun asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Saadoun is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Al Saadoun tries for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
Savage wants to control but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun takes a little break here. Savage wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage is not content to let Al Saadoun control the position.
Al Saadoun in side control lands a decent elbow.
Savage regains half guard.
Al Saadoun tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Savage.
Al Saadoun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.#T3##SUB2#
Savage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
Al Saadoun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Saadoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Saadoun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Al Saadoun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Saadoun tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Saadoun to the ground. Al Saadoun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Savage.
Al Saadoun is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
#TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Al Saadoun is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Savage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Saadoun throws a nice looking combination but Boukhidous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boukhidous throws a quick counter head kick but Al Saadoun was just out of range.
Boukhidous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boukhidous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boukhidous enables Al Saadoun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boukhidous manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Al Saadoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boukhidous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Saadoun keeps trying to improve his position.
Boukhidous is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun 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.
Boukhidous trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Al Saadoun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Boukhidous is retaining full guard.
Boukhidous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boukhidous's guard.
Al Saadoun chips away with some ground and pound.
Boukhidous is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Boukhidous 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.#T2#
Al Saadoun postures up in Boukhidous's guard and throws a big left but Boukhidous blocks it.
Al Saadoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boukhidous is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Boukhidous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Saadoun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boukhidous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boukhidous is controlling him.
Al Saadoun has his hands on Boukhidous's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Saadoun has Boukhidous pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Boukhidous from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Saadoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boukhidous.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Boukhidous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a double leg but Boukhidous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boukhidous looks to clinch #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.
Boukhidous won't allow Al Saadoun to pass to mount.
Boukhidous gets full guard.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boukhidous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boukhidous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boukhidous keeping full guard, as Al Saadoun tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boukhidous looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Boukhidous is keeping him busy.
Al Saadoun working the ground and pound.
Boukhidous manages to get back to half guard.
Al Saadoun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Boukhidous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Saadoun pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun prevents Boukhidous from improving his position.
Boukhidous regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Al Saadoun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Saadoun is stalling in the full guard.
Boukhidous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boukhidous pulls Al Saadoun in close to prevent any damage.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Boukhidous is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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.
Boukhidous moves in looking to clinch but Al Saadoun pushes him off.#TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boukhidous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Saadoun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boukhidous can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Boukhidous has his arm trapped.
Al Saadoun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boukhidous struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Al Saadoun is trying to get an arm triangle but Boukhidous is defending well.
Al Saadoun working away.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Boukhidous has his arm trapped.
Al Saadoun is staying tight to Boukhidous's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Al Saadoun throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boukhidous can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Boukhidous gets caught flat footed, as Al Saadoun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break Boukhidous's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Saadoun postures up.
Boukhidous wants to improve his position but instead Al Saadoun has moved into half guard.
Khalid Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Boukhidous is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous has hold of Al Saadoun's hands but Al Saadoun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boukhidous quickly recovers to half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boukhidous keeps working.
Boukhidous trying to control here.
#SU2#
Al Saadoun stands up and beckons Boukhidous to join him on the feet.
Al Saadoun throws a head kick but Boukhidous moves out of range.
Al Saadoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Al Saadoun moves into range and clinches up with Boukhidous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
#TD2#
Al Saadoun pulls guard successfully.
Boukhidous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Saadoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Saadoun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boukhidous has passed into side control.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boukhidous trying to control the action but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Boukhidous's posture but Boukhidous avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Saadoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boukhidous asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Saadoun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Boukhidous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Saadoun, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Boukhidous tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Boukhidous's posture but Boukhidous avoids it. #SUB#
Boukhidous tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun throws a low kick, looking for Boukhidous's leg but Boukhidous calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Saadoun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boukhidous is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Boukhidous trying to remain calm as Al Saadoun controls from the top position.
Boukhidous regains half guard.
Boukhidous tries to roll over but Al Saadoun keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boukhidous is trying to stand back up but Al Saadoun is controlling him
Al Saadoun working Boukhidous over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous wants to improve his position but Al Saadoun is controlling well.
Al Saadoun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Saadoun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mondragon pulls Al Saadoun into guard.
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing Al Saadoun from standing up.
Mondragon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Al Saadoun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondragon wants to sweep here but Al Saadoun controlling him for the moment.
Al Saadoun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Saadoun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Saadoun's guard.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mondragon is controlling him. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Saadoun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondragon on the ground.
Al Saadoun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Saadoun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mondragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.#CL#
Al Saadoun clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mondragon's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Al Saadoun pulls guard.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is looking to stand up but Al Saadoun won't let him.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Al Saadoun looking for subs off his back but Mondragon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Al Saadoun is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Saadoun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Mondragon passes into side.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon trying to control the action but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Mondragon dominated that round.
That's time! Al Saadoun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mondragon fails with the takedown.#CL#
Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.#BC#
Al Saadoun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mondragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Saadoun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Saadoun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mondragon shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well. He's pushed Mondragon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Saadoun tries a head kick but it misses.
Mondragon misses with a head kick.
Al Saadoun looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Saadoun wants it to stay on the feet.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Mondragon.#CL#
Al Saadoun drives through and clinches with Mondragon against the cage.
#TD#
Al Saadoun pulls guard.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Al Saadoun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Al Saadoun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Mondragon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Saadoun has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mondragon 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 Saadoun.#SU2#
Mondragon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mondragon tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun circles away easily#TD#
and Al Saadoun counters with a shoot takedown. Mondragon fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Al Saadoun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mondragon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here. #T3#
Al Saadoun is working hard here to advance position.
Santiago Mondragon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand back up but Mondragon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mondragon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Saadoun defending well though.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Saadoun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Saadoun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Saadoun is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Al Saadoun darts in and clinches Mondragon up against the cage.
Al Saadoun can't break the clinch.
Al Saadoun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mondragon being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Al Saadoun turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Al Saadoun manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun 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##TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in and bounces Mondragon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Mondragon controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mondragon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mondragon is controlling Al Saadoun's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mondragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mondragon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun circles away.
Al Saadoun attempts a counter takedown but Mondragon avoids it well and moves away.
Al Saadoun leaves Mondragon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mondragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun. #T2#
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Al Saadoun stalls from top position.
Al Saadoun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T3#
Al Saadoun working away.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Mondragon has his arm trapped.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Saadoun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up.
Ground and pound from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Mondragon is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Mondragon with that takedown attempt.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Mondragon.#TD#
Al Saadoun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break Mondragon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is looking to work some ground and pound but Mondragon has wrist control.
Al Saadoun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Al Saadoun.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Saadoun 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Al Saadoun misses.
Mondragon misses with a wild combination.
Al Saadoun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mondragon defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mondragon.
Mondragon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well. He's pushed Mondragon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mondragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Saadoun slows the pace down.
Mondragon tries to buck Al Saadoun off but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Mondragon throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Al Saadoun throws a strike aimed at the side of Mondragon's head but Mondragon avoids it well.
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.
Al Saadoun slips a nice elbow through Mondragon's hands, connecting with Mondragon's forehead.
Al Saadoun tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mondragon.
Mondragon wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mondragon uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Al Saadoun gets to his feet - Mondragon follows without any prompting.
Mondragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Mondragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun looks to land a combination. Mondragon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Mondragon has been cut.
Mondragon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mondragon jumps into guard, dragging Al Saadoun to the mat.
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mondragon is standing up over Al Saadoun. Al Saadoun looks to escape but Mondragon dives into side control.
#T3#
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep but Mondragon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Al Saadoun tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine from mount but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
Al Saadoun is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Saadoun is looking to escape. #SUB#
Mondragon working for a guillotine from mount but Al Saadoun is in no mood to give up.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Mondragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Mondragon's cut.
That's time! Mondragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Al Saadoun fails to land the takedown.
Mondragon shoots in and drives through. Al Saadoun sprawls well.
Al Saadoun throws a nice looking combination but Mondragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Al Saadoun has Mondragon up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Mondragon successfully pulls guard.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Al Saadoun tries to pass.
Al Saadoun wants to stand and escape but instead Mondragon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.#T1#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mondragon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Saadoun controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Al Saadoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Saadoun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Al Saadoun's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Al Saadoun.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Saadoun is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Al Saadoun moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.#T3#
Mondragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Al Saadoun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Saadoun is trying to break the clinch but Mondragon is controlling him.
Mondragon tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Mondragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Mondragon pulls guard.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Saadoun throws a strike but Mondragon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Mondragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Mondragon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Mondragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondragon, not yet.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Al Saadoun has gone for a leg lock! Mondragon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Saadoun's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Mondragon wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mondragon prevents Al Saadoun from getting back to his feet.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Mondragon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Al Saadoun can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mondragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mondragon throws some wild stikes that Al Saadoun manages to avoid easily.
Al Saadoun is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops!
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Al Saadoun from escaping the position.
Mondragon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Mondragon is looking to control Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Al Saadoun trying to control but not successfully.
Al Saadoun looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
Mondragon missing with strikes from the back.
Al Saadoun tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Al Saadoun wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Mondragon missing with punches from the back.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Al Saadoun trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mondragon misses with punches from the back.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Mondragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mondragon, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Mondragon!
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