Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 77:
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Al Dariush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farquharson checks it well.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Dariush defends it well.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Al Dariush.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Farquharson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Dariush.
A jab from Al Dariush misses.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Al Dariush misses.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Farquharson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Dariush defends it well.#T2#
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Dariush.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Al Dariush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Farquharson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Dariush lands a head shot.
Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Al Dariush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Al Dariush connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Dariush is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Farquharson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Dariush scores with a sloppy right hand. Farquharson should have avoided that one. #T4#
Al Dariush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Al Dariush looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily. #SUB#
Al Dariush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Dariush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Al Dariush feints and then cracks Farquharson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farquharson down.
Al Dariush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Dariush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Dariush pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush connects with a leg kick.
Al Dariush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Al Dariush is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Al Dariush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farquharson.
Farquharson wants to pass to mount but Al Dariush is defending the position.
Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Al Dariush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Dariush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Dariush is controlling Farquharson's trapped leg to prevent Farquharson from advancing to side control.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Dariush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Al Dariush has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Dariush keeps working.
Farquharson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Farquharson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Al Dariush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Dariush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farquharson is pressing down on Al Dariush's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Dariush is holding on for now.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Al Dariush is working from the bottom. #T3#
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Al Dariush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Dariush keeps working.
Farquharson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Farquharson moves nicely into side control.
Al Dariush takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Farquharson scores with punches from side control.
Farquharson is putting a hurting on Al Dariush here, landing some big shots from side control.
Farquharson advances to full mount. #T4#
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Al Dariush is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson avoids the attempt from Al Dariush to control.
Farquharson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farquharson looking to control but Al Dariush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Al Dariush throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
Farquharson drops his hands momentarily and Al Dariush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Dariush connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Dariush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson moves out of range as Al Dariush strikes.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Farquharson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Al Dariush seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Farquharson trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Dariush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson chips away with some ground and pound.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson with a nice head shot there.
Al Dariush keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Dariush is retaining full guard.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving. #SUB#
Al Dariush is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Farquharson frees his head nicely. Oh but Al Dariush has switched to an armbar! Farquharson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
Edgars Al Dariush seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Lahey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Al Dariush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Lahey misses.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahey scores with a jab to the body.
Lahey throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Al Dariush counters with a crisp one two that drops Lahey! Al Dariush thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lahey to his feet! Lahey is in big trouble!#ROC#Lahey is rocked!
Al Dariush drops Lahey with a straight right hand, right on the button! Al Dariush follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Edgars Al Dariush thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Al Dariush's head back.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Dariush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
Al Dariush doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe feints a jab promting Al Dariush to slip. Monroe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Dariush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Francesco Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Dariush misses with a looping left.
Al Dariush tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Monroe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monroe is looking to chop away at Al Dariush's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Dariush.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush. #T1#
Al Dariush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Monroe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Monroe lands a left and a right that send Al Dariush crashing to the mat, dazed. Monroe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Al Dariush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Dariush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Monroe walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Monroe limp body while Al Dariush jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RSE 42: I Am Abomination
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Al Dariush is predictable there #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Dariush is retaining full guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is in close to Al Dariush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farquharson stands up over Al Dariush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Al Dariush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Al Dariush has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Farquharson is looking to defend but Al Dariush has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Farquharson! Al Dariush pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Farquharson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Dariush sprawls well. Al Dariush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Dariush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wang walks into a jab.
Al Dariush stuffs the takedown.
Edgars Al Dariush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush punishes Wang's body with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Dariush.
Wang shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Dariush sprawls well. He's pushed Wang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Dariush appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD#
Al Dariush lands a big head kick that sends Wang tumbling to the mat! Al Dariush takes a step backwards and waves Wang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Wing Wang has been cut.#T1#
Al Dariush lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Wang - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Al Dariush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgars Al Dariush!
A victorious Edgars Al Dariush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Al Dariush takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Winston clobbers Al Dariush with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston tries to land a front kick but Al Dariush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Dariush throws a good cross that connects.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up.
Al Dariush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Al Dariush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Al Dariush ducks down to avoid it.
Al Dariush dodges the punch combination from Winston. #T1#
Al Dariush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Winston.
Al Dariush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Dariush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Dariush stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Dariush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush walks into a stiff left hand from Winston.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Al Dariush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Winston slips a straight right by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush misses with a low kick. #T2#
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A head kick by Al Dariush misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Jab from Al Dariush.
Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winston.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush with a nice cross.#T3#
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Dariush moves away.
Al Dariush is looking to wear down Winston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy body kick from Al Dariush
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Winston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Dariush checks it well. #CL#
Al Dariush darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.#BC2#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston tries to bum rush Al Dariush with a series of wild strikes but Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.#T4#
Al Dariush connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back.
Winston walks into a left hand.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston digs a good body shot into Al Dariush's ribs.
Al Dariush looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
A jab from Al Dariush misses.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Dariush.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Al Dariush. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Dariush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Winston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Dariush tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.
Winston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Dariush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
A jab lands there for Winston.
Winston is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Winston.
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Dariush tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Dariush is just out of range.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Al Dariush moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Al Dariush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Dariush as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Al Dariush.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
A head kick from Al Dariush lands but Winston takes it in his stride.
Al Dariush takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush jabs Winston right on the nose. Winston blinks but takes it well.
Al Dariush defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Dariush has time to react.#T2#
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Dariush's sensitive parts.
Winston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Winston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from Winston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Dariush doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston slips a jab from Al Dariush.#T3#
Al Dariush throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a head kick.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winston moves forwards but Al Dariush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Dariush wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winston throws a leg kick but Al Dariush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Dariush scores with a one two! Winston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Winston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Dariush takes a step back to recover.
Al Dariush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Al Dariush misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston. #T4#
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Winston slips under a jab from Al Dariush.
Winston misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Al Dariush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston scores with a push kick.
Al Dariush looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Al Dariush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winston slips under a jab from Al Dariush.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a jab. Winston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Al Dariush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Dariush slips under a jab from Winston.
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Winston.
Winston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston misses with a double jab
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Dariush checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston tries to bum rush Al Dariush with a series of wild strikes but Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Dariush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston. #T1#
Winston scores with a leg kick.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Dariush tries to clinch
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Dariush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Al Dariush misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Al Dariush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Winston misses.
A jab from Al Dariush misses.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Winston misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Dariush misses the target.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Dariush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Winston.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Al Dariush's shoulder, as Al Dariush tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Al Dariush misses
and Winston counters with a body kick that stops Al Dariush in his tracks momentarily.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Al Dariush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush lands with a good body shot.
Al Dariush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Al Dariush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston misses with a hook.
Al Dariush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Al Dariush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Dariush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Al Dariush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Al Dariush blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Dariush throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston throws a hook but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
A jab from Al Dariush does it's job there.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Dariush is just out of range.
Al Dariush misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winston. That's going to slow Al Dariush down.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Winston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Dariush checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Harry Winston just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Al Dariush connects with a jab.
Al Dariush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Al Dariush.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Dariush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush scores with a jab to the head.
Al Dariush avoids the body shot from Winston. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Winston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Al Dariush scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Al Dariush lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston thumps Al Dariush with a low kick.
Al Dariush throws a big shot that misses.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Dariush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston cracks Al Dariush with an open hand slap.
Al Dariush moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.#T2#
Al Dariush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Al Dariush misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Dariush checks a leg kick.
Winston tests Al Dariush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Winston keeps it at a distance.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Winston blocks a head kick by Al Dariush.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Al Dariush throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Al Dariush moved out of range nicely.
Winston misses with a body kick.
Al Dariush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Winston misses with a body kick.
Winston swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Winston throws a body punch but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winston stuns Al Dariush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Dariush is able to avoid easily.
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
Al Dariush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking body kick.
Al Dariush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Dariush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Dariush lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Winston misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Dariush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Dariush. That one must have hurt.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Winston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winston moves forwards but Al Dariush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winston throws the left hand but Al Dariush avoids the punch easily.
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Dariush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winston. Winston obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Dariush with a body shot.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Al Dariush.#CL#
Al Dariush rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Winston. #T2#
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
A right hook to the body lands for Winston.
Winston wants to break free but Al Dariush has control.
Al Dariush pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Winston.
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!
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Dariush's elbow.
Winston tries to work over Al Dariush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Dariush controls his hands.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land. #T3#
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush jumps guard but Winston stands there with Al Dariush around his waist. Al Dariush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winston takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Dariush.
Winston tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Winston prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston lands a nice uppercut.
Edgars Al Dariush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winston misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Winston.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winston swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Dariush scores with a shot to the side of Winston's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winston.
Still in the clinch, Winston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks an uppercut.
Winston tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Al Dariush has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Al Dariush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Dandrakulo blocks the body kick.
Al Dariush doesn't manage to clinch there - Dandrakulo circles away.
A shot to the liver by Dandrakulo. Beautiful body shot.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Dandrakulo shakes it off.
Dandrakulo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Dariush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
Al Dariush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dandrakulo takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick that misses.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Al Dariush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
Dandrakulo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Dariush 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.
Al Dariush takes one to the chin there.
Dandrakulo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo sets himself, and Al Dariush steps forward looking for the clinch! Dandrakulo avoids it this time.
A jab from Dandrakulo does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush tries to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Dandrakulo lands with a slapping head kick.
Al Dariush avoids a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a shot from downtown. Al Dariush moves away and avoids it.
Al Dariush throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Dandrakulo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dandrakulo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Dariush blocks a head kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick
and Al Dariush counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Al Dariush lands a really nice looking cross but Dandrakulo seems unphased.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo throws the kick towards the body but Al Dariush avoids it.
Dandrakulo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Dariush doesn't seem bothered though.
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
Al Dariush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Al Dariush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Al Dariush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Dariush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Dandrakulo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Dariush.
Dandrakulo tests Al Dariush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Dariush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Dariush can do to turn this around?
Al Dariush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dandrakulo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Dariush's hands.
Al Dariush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A jab from Dandrakulo does it's job there.
Al Dariush tries to clinch
and Dandrakulo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Dariush throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dandrakulo misses with a kick to the body
and Al Dariush counters with a stiff right hand.
Dandrakulo misses with a right hand
and Al Dariush counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Dandrakulo punishes Al Dariush's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Dariush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dandrakulo in his tracks. #T2#
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Dariush counters with a straight right hand.
Al Dariush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a solid body kick.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Al Dariush throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Dariush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo misses with a body kick.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut
and Al Dariush counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Dandrakulo misses
and Al Dariush counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Dandrakulo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dandrakulo misses
and Dandrakulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Dariush has time to react.#CL2#
Al Dariush moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dandrakulo is leaning against Al Dariush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dandrakulo blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Dariush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Dandrakulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Dariush tests Dandrakulo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Al Dariush wants to counter the offense by Dandrakulo and move into the clinch position.#KD2#
Al Dariush sends Dandrakulo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Al Dariush is motioning to the referee to let Dandrakulo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Dandrakulo is rocked!
Al Dariush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Dandrakulo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Dariush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Dariush is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dandrakulo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dandrakulo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick that misses.
Dandrakulo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Al Dariush with a nice calf kick.
Al Dariush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Dariush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Al Dariush cracks Dandrakulo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dandrakulo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Al Dariush finish him?
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
Al Dariush is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick
and Al Dariush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Al Dariush instigates a clinch. #T2#
Dandrakulo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dandrakulo wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dandrakulo breaks from the clinch.
Al Dariush defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dandrakulo throws a shot to the body.
Al Dariush digs a good body shot into Dandrakulo's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush walks into a jab.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Al Dariush follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Al Dariush looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Dandrakulo tries to score with a low kick but Al Dariush moves his leg out of the way.
Dandrakulo misses with a low kick as Al Dariush jumps back.
Al Dariush wants to counter with a clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him away.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Al Dariush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick
and Al Dariush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Al Dariush instigates a clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Al Dariush pulls Dandrakulo into guard.
Dandrakulo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Al Dariush trying to control the position here.
Dandrakulo trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
Dandrakulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Al Dariush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Dariush 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 586
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Siuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Dariush.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Dariush.
Siuta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Siuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Al Dariush moves into the clinch.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Al Dariush ducks right into an uppercut from Siuta.
A low kick from Al Dariush is predictable there
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Siuta.
Al Dariush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Siuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Dariush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Siuta throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Al Dariush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Siuta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A hook to the body from Siuta.
Siuta wants to break free but Al Dariush has control.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Al Dariush presses Siuta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Siuta pushes Al Dariush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Al Dariush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siuta misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Siuta won't allow it. #BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Dariush slips a jab from Siuta.
Siuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siuta lands a head shot.
Siuta misses the shot to the body.
Al Dariush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Siuta misses with a double jab #CL#
and Al Dariush counters by clinching up. #T3#
Siuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Al Dariush on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Siuta tries to work over Al Dariush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Dariush pushes Siuta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Siuta.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Al Dariush drags the fight down to the ground.
Siuta tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Dariush is retaining full guard.
Siuta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Al Dariush looking for a guillotine here but Siuta defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Al Dariush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siuta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Siuta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Siuta misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Siuta.
Siuta misses with a jab to the body
and Al Dariush counters with a right hand to the body.
Siuta misses with a few strikes there.
Siuta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Dariush. Al Dariush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush lands with a straight right. Siuta didn't see that one coming.
Siuta looks to land a combination but Al Dariush avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta.
Jan Siuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siuta misses with a hook #CL#
and Al Dariush counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Dariush. #T1#
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Siuta blocks it. #TD#
Al Dariush ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Dariush no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Siuta 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.
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Dariush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Dariush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Dariush is pulling down on Siuta's head. It's preventing any offense from Siuta, at least for the moment.
Siuta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Dariush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Al Dariush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siuta defends well.#SUB#
Siuta is sitting in close to Al Dariush's body. Al Dariush has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Siuta is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Siuta is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Al Dariush.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 579
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Clarkint is looking to clinch.
Al Dariush throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Clarkint holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al Dariush is working Clarkint over against the cage.
Clarkint is trying to pull guard but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage.
Al Dariush presses Clarkint against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clarkint looks winded!
Al Dariush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clarkint takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush digs a right hand underneath Clarkint's ribcage. Clarkint let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Al Dariush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Dariush lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Clarkint head around and knocks him out cold! Al Dariush hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 568
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Mitch throws a leg kick which misses Al Din's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Din tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Mitch.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Cocaine Mitch has been cut.
Al Din moves forwards but Mitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Din swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mitch counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and Mitch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Al Din there.
Mitch swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitch.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mitch darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitch misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Din scores with a hook.
Mitch throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Al Din definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Din has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Din's head.
Mitch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mitch throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Al Din counters with a crisp one two that drops Mitch! Al Din thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mitch to his feet! Mitch is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitch takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A jab from Mitch misses.
Mitch lands a really nice looking cross but Al Din seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Zamir Al Din has been cut.
Mitch lands a nice looking body kick.
Mitch with the inside leg kick.
Mitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din throws a chopping leg kick but Mitch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mitch throws out a powerful jab.
Mitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Mitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Din works Mitch's body with a nice hook.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Mitch saw that one coming.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Mitch off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Mitch.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitch moves away.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Mitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance. #T4#
Nice cross by Mitch.
Mitch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Din, as that shot connected.
Mitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitch lands a leg kick that knocks Al Din off balance momentarily.
Mitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitch swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cocaine Mitch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Mitch misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Din checks a low kick from Mitch.
Mitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mitch misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitch looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Mitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Din walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitch connects with a right hand. Al Din shakes it off.
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitch.
Mitch throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mitch as he connects with a hook.
Al Din tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mitch counters with a nice leg kick.
Mitch connects with a jab.#T2#
Mitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Dins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitch.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitch missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitch is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Cocaine Mitch's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Din crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mitch - the referee stops the clock and Al Din gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mitch. Al Din manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Mitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Mitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Din misses with a jab to the body
and Mitch counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Mitch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Mitch had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Al Din seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitch throws a fast counter high kick but Al Din manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Mitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Din doesn't seem phased though.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mitch connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitch misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Mitch with the inside leg kick.
Mitch throws the kick towards the body but Al Din avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cocaine Mitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A low kick lands for Al Din.
Mitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Din looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitch throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch scores with a nice right hand.
Al Din throws a shot to the body.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Mitch motions for Al Din to come forward. Mitch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitch throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din moves forwards but Mitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Al Din fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mitch just manages to avoid it.
Mitch misses with a body kick.
Al Din's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Din scrambles back to his feet.
Zamir Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Mitch scores with a hook.
Mitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mitch lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mitch swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
Mitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cocaine Mitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mitch looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Mitch.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mitch lands a nice shot that snaps Al Din's head back.
Mitch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Al Din tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Mitch there.
A left lands for Mitch.
Al Din walks into a jab.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mitch.#T4#
Al Din throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Din on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Din throws a quick counter head kick but Mitch was just out of range.
Mitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Din catches Mitch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Din on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mitch looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cocaine Mitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitch 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cocaine Mitch!
In his post fight interview, Cocaine Mitch gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for playing.'.

Event: CFC 559
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Sanders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanders throws out the jab.
Sanders misses with a hook #KD2#
and Al Din counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanders toppling to the canvas! Sanders scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Al Din finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Moses Sanders has been cut.
Sanders misses with a right hand
and Al Din makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanders really felt that one!
Sanders scores with a one two! Al Din had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Sanders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Al Din replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanders blocks it well.
Al Din pounces like a tiger and cracks Sanders with a vicious hook! Sanders is down but not out! Al Din follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zamir Al Din!
Zamir Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Moses Sanders had this to say: 'Do I still get the sandwich?'.

Event: CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Al Din throws a head kick that misses.
Herpes tries to counter with a takedown but Al Din is quick to defend against it.
Herpes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Al Din throws a combination. Herpes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herpes was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Al Din lands a glancing blow to the side of Herpes's head.
Al Din throws a push kick but Herpes slaps the foot to one side.
Herpes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Herpes avoids a kick to the body.
Herpes tries to counter with a takedown but Al Din is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Din finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herpes has a takedown stuffed.
Herpes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Herpes darts in looking for a takedown but Al Din gets double underhooks and turns Herpes into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Al Din's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Din is looking to break free of the clinch but Herpes has double underhooks.
Herpes can't break the clinch.
Herpes tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it. #T1#
Al Din throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Din is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al Din gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herpes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Space Herpes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
Al Din gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herpes.
Al Din lands a left hand.
Herpes wants a takedown.
Herpes misses with the head strike.
Herpes misses with a body punch.
Al Din works on Herpes's body with a couple of short punches.
Herpes tries to work over Al Din's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Din lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Din can't break the clinch.
Herpes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Herpes can't find room to land a body shot as Al Din controls the action. #BC2#
Al Din breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Al Din scores with a body shot.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herpes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Din cracks Herpes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herpes shoots in and drives through. Al Din sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Al Din.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Herpes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Din.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Din, as that shot connected.
Herpes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Din defends it nicely.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Al Din does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Herpes with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Din lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herpes backs up against the cage.
Al Din cracks Herpes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herpes will feel that in the morning.
Al Din swinging wildly here.
Herpes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Din sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herpes somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Al Din catches Herpes right on the button with a cross.
Herpes drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Al Din scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Din throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Herpes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zamir Al Din is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herpes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Al Din catches Herpes right on the button with a cross.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herpes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herpes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herpes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herpes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Din swivels and escapes.
Al Din has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Herpes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herpes walks into a left hand.
Al Din lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herpes looks for a takedown but Al Din sprawls well.
Al Din is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Herpes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Din's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Din duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zamir Al Din 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#
Herpes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Din throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Herpes.
Herpes shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Din sprawls well. He's pushed Herpes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Din stuffs the takedown.
Al Din throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herpes on the side of the head.
Herpes walks into a stiff left hand from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Herpes fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Space Herpes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Din bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herpes's head backwards.
Al Din has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Al Din throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Al Din lands a head kick. Herpes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al Din misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Al Din misses.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Herpes's leg. Herpes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herpes shoots in and drives through. Al Din sprawls well.
Al Din lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herpes circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Din is looking to slow Herpes down with leg kicks.
Herpes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herpes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Din as he avoids it easily.
Al Din tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herpes's head.
Al Din scores with a punch to the head.
Al Din lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herpes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Din's waist but Al Din gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herpes off to one side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Herpes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Herpes takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herpes is defended easily by Al Din.
Al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Al Din slips under a jab from Herpes.
Al Din lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zamir Al Din seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herpes shoots in but Al Din avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Al Din.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Al Din cracks Herpes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Al Din scores with a three punch combo!
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Al Din's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Din obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Din scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herpes misses with a takedown attempt - Al Din sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herpes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Din as he jumps to the side.
Al Din scores with a one two! Herpes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Herpes is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Al Din! Herpes is out on his feet! Al Din rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Herpes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Herpes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zamir Al Din!
After winning the bout, Zamir Al Din thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Space Herpes spoke after the fight, saying 'You better go to the clinic bro cause im leaking.'.

Event: Red Rocket Fight Night II
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Din.
Hopkins is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Al Din.
Hopkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Din wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopkins manages to get to full guard.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopkins is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Al Din working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily. #SUB#
Al Din working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Hopkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Din manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hopkins has Al Din in his guard.#REVR#
Hopkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Din manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Al Din has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Din's guard. #SUB2#
Hopkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura but Al Din is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Hopkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hopkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Din doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hopkins. #SUB2#
Hopkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Din sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Din has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Al Din is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopkins.

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 Zamir Al Din.
Well Al Din 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zamir Al Din!
After winning the bout, Zamir Al Din thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Red Rocket Fight Night
Date: Dec 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Zamir Al Din throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zahir Al Din was covering up waiting for the punch and Zamir Al Din finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zamir Al Din 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.
Zamir Al Din trying to control the position from guard on top but Zahir Al Din is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zahir Al Din is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zahir Al Din knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zamir Al Din on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zamir Al Din 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##SUB2#
Zamir Al Din 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.
Zamir Al Din wants to control from the top but Zahir Al Din keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Zahir Al Din looking for subs off his back but Zamir Al Din has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Zamir Al Din is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Zahir Al Din looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zamir Al Din is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zamir Al Din comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zamir Al Din 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zamir Al Din!
An out of breath Zamir Al Din thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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