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Event:
HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Bengtsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bengtsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bengtsson lands a really nice looking cross but Ghulam seems unphased.
Ghulam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ghulam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghulam shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bengtsson cracks Ghulam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bengtsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bengtsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghulam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghulams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghulam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bengtsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bengtsson has knocked Ghulam down with a huge combo! Bengtsson steps away and waves a wobbly Ghulam back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ghulam is rocked!
Bengtsson cracks Ghulam with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ghulam falls to his knees and Bengtsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bengan Bengtsson!
Bibi Ghulam was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'. |
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Event:
HFC 63: Ivanovic vs Chai 2
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Ghulam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Ghulam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghulam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Ghulam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ghulam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ghulam can't get the takedown.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Chandler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Ghulam has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is trying to break free.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ghulam has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler wants to break free but Ghulam has control.
Ghulam wants a takedown.
Mike Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bibi Ghulam.
Ghulam keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chandler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ghulam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Ghulam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chandler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ghulam wants a takedown but no success here.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghulam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Ghulam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ghulam takes a little break here. Chandler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chandler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ghulam scoring with punches from side control.
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Ghulam connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chandler some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Ghulam slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Ghulam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Chandler tries to escape back to his feet but Ghulam has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Chandler's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Chandler is tapping! Ghulam saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bibi Ghulam!
A relieved looking Bibi Ghulam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 56: Hunt vs Fermi
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghulam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hands throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghulam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ghulam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Hands catches Ghulam right on the button with a cross.
Hands throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Ghulam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghulam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hands can't do much from the bottom here.
Hands tries to bench press Ghulam off him but Ghulam keeps the position.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hands regains half guard.
Ghulam missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Hands is trying to control but can't.
Ghulam prevents Hands from improving his position.
Ghulam looks to land a strike but Hands avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hands managing to control the position.
Hands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghulam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ghulam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hands wants to sweep here but Ghulam controlling him for the moment.
Ghulam is looking to work some ground and pound but Hands has wrist control.
Ghulam wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghulam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghulam.
Hands connects with a crisp jab.
Hands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hands digs a good hook to Ghulam's body.
Ghulam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Ghulam closes the distance and pushes Hands back into the cage.#T3#
Hands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghulam backwards. #BC#
Hands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hands!
#ROC#Ghulam is rocked!
Hands throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghulam is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Ghulam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hands scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghulam closes the distance and clinches up with Hands, looking for a takedown. Ghulam pushes Hands against the cage but Hands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bibi Ghulam.
That kick from Hands tenderised Ghulam's leg. Ghulam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hands wants it to stay on the feet.
Bibi Ghulam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghulam fails with the takedown
and Hands counters with a crisp right that sends Ghulam to the canvas! Hands follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
In his post fight interview, Happy Hands started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Young looks for a takedown but Ghulam sprawls well.
Young is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ghulam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Young misses with a takedown attempt - Ghulam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young darts in looking for a takedown but Ghulam gets double underhooks and turns Young into the cage.
Young will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ghulam up against the cage.
Young has had enough of the clinch but Ghulam keeps him there for the moment.
Young jumps guard but Ghulam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ghulam jumps guard and drags Young to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ghulam is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghulam controlling the position.#T1#
Young would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ghulam seems keen to control Young's posture.
Young is looking to stand up but Ghulam won't let him.
Ghulam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ghulam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Young is looking to stand up but Ghulam isn't so interested in that idea. #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.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghulam is stalling in the full guard.
Young looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ghulam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghulam tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ghulam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Young's half guard.
Young pushes Ghulam off and gets back to his feet.
Young fails with the takedown.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghulam.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ghulam has managed to clinch.
Young tries for a takedown but Ghulam manages to get underhooks.
Ghulam taking a breather.
Ghulam tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Young has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ghulam uses from the top position.
Ghulam's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB#
Young has his foot on Ghulam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ghulam works his way back into a safe position though.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Young is breathing heavily.
Ghulam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.
Ghulam 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghulam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Young defends well and Ghulam ends up having to push Young into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghulam tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghulam to the ground. Ghulam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibi Ghulam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghulam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young throws a head kick that Ghulam semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Ghulam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Young's guard.
Young trying to control the position.
Young trying to strike off his back.
Ghulam content to stall in guard here.
Ghulam wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ghulam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghulam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghulam.
Young shoots in and drives through. Ghulam sprawls well.
Ghulam tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghulam but Ghulam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghulam as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ghulam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ghulam slows the pace down. #T2#
Young taking punishment in the form of punches.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghulam working the ground and pound from side control.
Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghulam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Young can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Young seems a little lost for a moment, as Ghulam dominates the positioning.
Ghulam cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Young's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Young taking a bit of punishment here - Ghulam scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghulam lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Ghulam stalls from top position.
Ghulam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ghulam takes a little break here. Young wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghulam scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Young to see if he's OK.#T4#
Young manages to get back to half guard.
Ghulam content to control rather than advance.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Ghulam is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibi Ghulam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghulam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Ghulam on that attempt.
Ghulam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghulam off to one side. #TD2#
Ghulam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Young to the ground. Ghulam is now in Young's guard.
Ghulam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Young trying to keep a closed guard but Ghulam is proving a slippery customer.
Ghulam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Ghulam landing with the ground and pound.
Ghulam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ghulam is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ghulam is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Young misses with a head shot.
Ghulam is trying to reverse the position but instead Young has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Young has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Young working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Young controlling well, preventing Ghulam from escaping the position.
Ghulam holding on to Young's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Young avoiding Ghulam 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Young looking for the choke from the back.
Young tries to keep control of the position but Ghulam is staying busy.#T3##SUB#
Young is looking for the choke from the back position but Ghulam is controlling his hands well.
Young tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghulam pushed the leg off.
Ghulam tries to roll but Young sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Young looking for the RNC.
Young is hanging on to Ghulam's back as he tries to escape.
Young doesn't have the hooks in and Ghulam manages to turn into his guard.
Young keeping full guard, as Ghulam tries to pass.
Young can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghulam controls the pace.#T4#
Ghulam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghulam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghulam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bibi Ghulam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ghulam looking to pass the guard.
Ghulam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Ghulam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Young looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Young.
Well Ghulam 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibi Ghulam!
During a confident post fight interview, Bibi Ghulam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Leon Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. That's it.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1123 Round 1
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghulam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abakumov.
Ghulam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abakumov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ghulam defends well and Abakumov ends up having to push Ghulam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghulam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abakumov.#TD#
Ghulam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abakumov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ghulam trying to control the position but Abakumov is working away.
Abakumov trying to remain calm as Ghulam controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abakumov is trying to get back to half guard.
Abakumov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov trying to get back to full guard but Ghulam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ghulam controlling from the full mount.
Ghulam trying to control but Abakumov is having none of it. #T1#
Ghulam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abakumov working to try and regain half guard.
Abakumov keeps trying to improve his position.
Abakumov tries to lock up and control but Ghulam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abakumov taking shots to the head.
Abakumov can't escape the position.
Abakumov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ghulam tries to control but Abakumov wriggling away.
Abakumov is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghulam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abakumov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Abakumov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghulam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abakumov wants to control from the top but Ghulam keeps moving. #T3#
Abakumov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghulam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghulam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghulam keeping moving, preventing Abakumov from controlling successfully.
Abakumov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghulam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ghulam tries to get out of the position.
Abakumov postures up.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abakumov throws a big right hand that misses.
Abakumov cracks Ghulam with a solid left hand.
Abakumov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abakumov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing.
Ghulam controls Abakumov momentarily but Abakumov frees himself.
Abakumov is pushing down on Ghulam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghulam is fighting to maintain full guard but Abakumov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghulam is in trouble now - Abakumov has advanced to mount!
Ghulam wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Abakumov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Abakumov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Abakumov misses with a body shot.
Ghulam fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghulam shoots for a takedown but Abakumov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghulam fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Abakumov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abakumov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ghulam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abakumov trying to control the action but Ghulam is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov lands an elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Abakumov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghulam, who protects the arm well.
Abakumov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Abakumov is looking to take a break and control but Ghulam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abakumov working the ground and pound from side control.
Abakumov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghulam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abakumov lands a nice short elbow.
Abakumov wants to pass to mount but Ghulam is defending the position.
Ghulam is staying active underneath Abakumov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Abakumov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghulam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abakumov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghulam manages to get to full guard.
Ghulam trying to keep a closed guard but Abakumov is proving a slippery customer.
Abakumov wants to pass the guard but Ghulam is keeping the position.
Aleksandr Abakumov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghulam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Abakumov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abakumov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghulam has wrist control.
Ghulam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abakumov. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Abakumov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abakumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abakumov throwing strikes but missing.
Abakumov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abakumov throwing strikes from guard but Ghulam blocks nicely. #T4#
Ghulam keeping moving, preventing Abakumov from controlling successfully.
Ghulam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abakumov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abakumov works over Ghulam with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghulam trying to keep a closed guard but Abakumov is proving a slippery customer.
Abakumov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Abakumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ghulam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ghulam trying to keep a closed guard but Abakumov is proving a slippery customer.
Ghulam wants to stand and escape but Abakumov is having none of it.
Abakumov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghulam's head.
Abakumov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghulam's guard.
Ghulam tries to kick Abakumov off but Abakumov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov drops an elbow to the side of Ghulam's head.
Ghulam wants to get back to full guard.
Ghulam taking some punishment here, with Abakumov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Abakumov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ghulam defend it? Abakumov steps over the head and cranks it - Ghulam is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abakumov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Abakumov! |
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