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Event:
RBFC 88:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kassab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kassab takes one on the button.
Kassab throws a body punch but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kassab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kassab. #TD#
Kassab has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nemkov regains guard immediately.
Kassab preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nemkov is looking for a triangle but Kassab pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nemkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kassab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nemkov is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kassab passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kassab lands an elbow. #T1#
Nemkov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Nemkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kassab wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nemkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kassab off and has taken his back!
Nemkov is looking to control Kassab but Kassab is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kassab can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nemkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kassab trying to control the position but Nemkov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kassab tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Nemkov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kassab taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oleg Nemkov!
Oleg Nemkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kassab closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schopenhauer did well to prevent Kassab getting side control.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kassab seems to be looking for submissions.
Schopenhauer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schopenhauer.#SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kassab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schopenhauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kassab throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Schopenhauer has his foot on Kassab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kassab works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kassab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schopenhauer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Schopenhauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kassab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kassab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schopenhauer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Schopenhauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schopenhauer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Schopenhauer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kassab is aware though and is defending well.
Kassab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Schopenhauer is looking for a triangle here but Kassab uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Schopenhauer on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kassab tries for a kimura but Schopenhauer is defending well.
Schopenhauer tries to buck Kassab off but Kassab is having none of it.
Schopenhauer sneaks back into half guard.
Kassab frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schopenhauer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Schopenhauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kassab cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schopenhauer gets back to half guard.
Schopenhauer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kassab's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kassab's back!
Kassab covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Schopenhauer has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kassab.
Schopenhauer doesn't have the hooks in and Kassab manages to turn into his guard.
Kassab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kassab must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kassab works over Schopenhauer with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Schopenhauer is looking for a triangle but Kassab pushes his legs off easily.
Schopenhauer trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Schopenhauer working for submissions but it's allowed Kassab to get to half guard.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kassab connects with a nice short shot to Schopenhauer's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schopenhauer wants to improve his position but Kassab is controlling well.
Kassab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schopenhauer's head.
Schopenhauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schopenhauer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schopenhauer.#SUB#
Schopenhauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kassab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kassab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kassab passes into side control.
Kassab working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walood Kassab dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kassab closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schopenhauer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schopenhauer tries to roll over but Kassab keeps him under control.
Kassab lands with a punch from half guard.
Schopenhauer wants to improve his position but Kassab is controlling well.
Kassab working Schopenhauer over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schopenhauer tries to roll over but Kassab keeps him under control.
Walood Kassab has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Schopenhauer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Schopenhauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kassab landing with the ground and pound.
Schopenhauer is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.
Kassab is working Schopenhauer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kassab drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kassab jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schopenhauer is trying to keep Kassab in close.
#T2##SUB#
Schopenhauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kassab defends it easily.
Kassab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Schopenhauer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kassab uses it to pass to side control.
Kassab lands an elbow.
Schopenhauer tries to buck Kassab off but Kassab is having none of it.
Schopenhauer can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kassab lands some shots froms side control.
Schopenhauer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Schopenhauer is looking for a sweep.
Kassab working the head with strikes.
Kassab landing strikes.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to half guard.
Kassab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schopenhauer struggling a bit here.
Schopenhauer is looking to regain half guard here but Kassab keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Check out the look on Kassab's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schopenhauer tries to bench press Kassab off him but Kassab keeps the position.
Kassab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schopenhauer some visible discomfort.
Kassab cracks Schopenhauer with a big elbow.
Kassab is putting a hurting on Schopenhauer here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Schopenhauer is rocked!
Schopenhauer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Schopenhauer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kassab working the ground and pound from side control.
Kassab lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Schopenhauer can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schopenhauer is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walood Kassab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##TD2#
Kassab looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schopenhauer seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Schopenhauer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kassab has picked Schopenhauer up and slammed him! Schopenhauer can't keep hold of the triangle and Kassab manages to pass to side control!
Schopenhauer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kassab's best efforts.
Kassab lands strikes from half guard.
Kassab moves into full mount! Schopenhauer won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kassab cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer regains half guard.
Schopenhauer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Schopenhauer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kassab uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Kassab scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schopenhauer to see if he's OK.
Schopenhauer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kassab is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kassab prevents Schopenhauer from improving his position.#SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Schopenhauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kassab pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Schopenhauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kassab pulls his head out easily.
Schopenhauer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kassab passes Schopenhauer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schopenhauer wants to sweep but Kassab has passed to side control!
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer struggling a bit here.#T3#
Schopenhauer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kassab connects with a decent elbow.
Kassab is working Schopenhauer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer can't do much from the bottom here.
Schopenhauer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schopenhauer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kassab seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schopenhauer tries to get to full guard but Kassab has control of the leg.
Kassab working over Schopenhauer with some ground and pound. Schopenhauer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kassab working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schopenhauer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kassab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walood Kassab really 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.
#R4#
Kassab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schopenhauer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kassab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Schopenhauer blocks nicely.
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Kassab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Schopenhauer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kassab is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schopenhauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kassab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kassab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Schopenhauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB#
Schopenhauer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kassab rolls with it to try and escape but Schopenhauer cranks on the arm and Kassab is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Arthur Schopenhauer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Bones Junior misses.
Kassab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bones Junior misses with a hook. Kassab ducked under it nicely.
Kassab walks into a straight right hand from Bones Junior.
Jonny Bones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kassab needs to keep his hands up - Bones Junior had a free shot at his head there.
Kassab shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones Junior but Bones Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bones Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kassabs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bones Junior looks to land a right hand but Kassab moved out of range.
Bones Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kassab momentarily.
Bones Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kassab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bones Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kassab is looking to counter the offense by Bones Junior and move into the clinch.
Bones Junior has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kassab is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bones Junior cracks Kassab with an open hand slap.
Bones Junior looks to land a left hand but Kassab moved out of range nicely.
Kassab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bones Junior.
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!
Kassab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bones Junior missing with a left hand there. Kassab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kassab appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kassab moves out of range as Bones Junior strikes.
Kassab throws the left hand but Bones Junior avoids the punch easily.
Bones Junior lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Bones Junior lands a head shot.
Bones Junior might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bones Junior misses with a looping right.
Kassab throws a hook but Bones Junior avoids it easily.
Jab by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior misses with a hook. Kassab ducked under it nicely.
Bones Junior throws a hook to the side of Kassab's head but Kassab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bones Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kassab.
Kassab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bones Junior.
Kassab tries to counter with a takedown but Bones Junior is quick to defend against it.
Kassab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bones Junior missing with a left hand there. Kassab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kassab ducks right into an uppercut from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bones Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Bones Junior misses with an uppercut. Kassab saw that one coming.
Kassab appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bones Junior loads up on a big right hand but Kassab slips the punch.
Kassab is looking to counter the offense by Bones Junior and move into the clinch.
Bones Junior throws a hook to the side of Kassab's head but Kassab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonny Bones Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones Junior misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Kassab counters with a single leg into guard. Bones Junior didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones Junior is looking to stand back up but Kassab counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bones Junior.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bones Junior has hold of Kassab's hands but Kassab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Kassab prevents Bones Junior from standing back up.
Kassab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bones Junior is trying to stand back up but Kassab is controlling him
Bones Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kassab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kassab working over Bones Junior with some ground and pound. Bones Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kassab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kassab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kassab is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Bones Junior is rocked!
Bones Junior is looking to get back to is feet but Kassab passes into side control.
Bones Junior is still in real trouble! Can Kassab finish him?
Bones Junior pushes Kassab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kassab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kassab is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bones Junior is trying to escape and Kassab transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bones Junior is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kassab! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walood Kassab!
Walood Kassab got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Jonny Bones Junior stepped up to the mic, saying 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.
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Event:
HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kassab looks to land a left hand but Wiremu moved out of range nicely.
As Kassab backs off Wiremu throws a huge counter combo but Kassab manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Kassab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kassab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiremu throws out the jab.
Kassab tries to counter with a takedown but Wiremu is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Kassab takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Kassab has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wiremu digs a right hand underneath Kassab's ribcage. Kassab let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassab.
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wiremu.
Wiremu works on Kassab's body with a couple of short punches.
Kassab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wiremu after a bit of a struggle.
Wiremu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassab's elbow.
Wiremu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassab has Wiremu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiremu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wiremu gets through Kassab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiremu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiremu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiremu managing to block the knees to the body from Kassab.
Kassab taking a breather.#T1#
Wiremu lands with a left to the head.
Wiremu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu has a couple of punches blocked by Kassab.
A short left from Wiremu.
Kassab tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiremu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Kassab controls the action.
Kassab is trying to drag Wiremu to the mat but Wiremu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiremu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kassab is breathing heavily.
Wiremu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassab.
Wiremu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wiremu is leaning against Kassab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wiremu scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiremu digs a right hand underneath Kassab's ribcage. Kassab let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wiremu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Wiremu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassab's elbow.
Wiremu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiremu.#ROC2#
Kassab is rocked!
Wiremu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassabs head.
Oh Kassab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiremu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
Wiremu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiremu lands with a left to the head.
Wiremu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kassab looking for a takedown. #KD2#
Wiremu drops Kassab onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kassab is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wiremu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kassab to his knees! Wiremu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
A relieved looking Aloysius Wiremu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Walood Kassab was interviewed post fight and said 'Win or lose I decided I was gonna retire after this fight. It's back to the simple life of working on the boat for me.'.
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Event:
HFC 67:Bangsit vs Pulkkinen
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kassab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nemkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Kassab is trying to trip Nemkov. He has hold of a leg but Nemkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kassab persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kassab distracts Nemkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kassab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kassab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nemkov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov working a defensive guard here.
Kassab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Nemkov blocks nicely.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kassab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nemkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nemkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kassab is one step ahead there.
Kassab landing some decent shots from guard.
Kassab lands a couple of digs.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nemkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nemkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kassab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kassab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Nemkov looking to control but Kassab passes into half guard.
Kassab scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nemkov taking some punishment here, with Kassab in his half guard.
Nemkov is looking to improve his position.
Kassab lands strikes from half guard.
Kassab is thwarting Nemkov's attempts to control the position.
Kassab passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Kassab.
Kassab fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kassab pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Nemkov is rocked!
Kassab connects with a bit shot that sees Nemkov covering up! More strikes from Kassab and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kassab is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
Walood Kassab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kassab shoots in looking for a takedown but Tszyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kassab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Kassab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tszyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kassab.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Kassab tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Kassab scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Kassab shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Kassab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Walood Kassab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kassab moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tszyu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tszyu gets underhooks to prevent Kassab's takedown attempt.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu stops a takedown attempt from Kassab.
Tszyu gets through Kassab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassab has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu. #T1#
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
Kassab wants a takedown.
Tszyu tries to circle away but Kassab has him pinned against the cage.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu prevents the takedown attempt.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kassab is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kassab turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kassab working away.
Kassab working the ground and pound but Tszyu is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kassab.
Tszyu dodges the ground and pound from Kassab.
Kassab tries to score with some ground and pound. Tszyu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tszyu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kassab creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tszyu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Kassab are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Kassab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tszyu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kassab swings around for an armbar but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kassab's guard.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kassab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tszyu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kassab is holding on to half guard well.
Tszyu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kassab is looking to improve his position.
Tszyu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kassab manages to get to full guard.
Kassab has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tszyu has passed into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kassab is trying to control Tszyu's posture but Tszyu avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kassab gets back to half guard.
Kassab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kassab gets back to full guard.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu wants to stand but Kassab is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu 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##CL#
Kassab rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tszyu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
Kassab can't get the takedown.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassab backwards. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kassab doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu throws a combination. Kassab tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
A left lands for Tszyu.
Kassab shoots and misses
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Tszyu lands a big right hand that sends Kassab crashing to the mat! Tszyu stays standing though and waves Kassab back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kassab is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Kassab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tszyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tszyu drops Kassab with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tszyu 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 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
Our winner, Kostya Tszyu, 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.
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Event:
UB11: Strain
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Thrillstompers throws a body punch but Kassab moves out of range. #CL2#
Thrillstompers closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kassab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thrillstompers is pressing down on Kassab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thrillstompers keeping full guard, as Kassab tries to pass.
Thrillstompers controlling Kassab's posture. #SUB2#
Kassab got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thrillstompers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kassab has managed to get both his arms back between Thrillstompers's legs - danger averted.
Kassab looking to pass the guard.
Thrillstompers wants to sweep here but Kassab controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab throws a big right hand that misses.
Kassab chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrillstompers trying to keep a closed guard but Kassab is proving a slippery customer.
Kassab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrillstompers is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kassab pushes down on Thrillstompers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kassab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Thrillstompers looking for submissions off his back.
Thrillstompers trying to control here.
Thrillstompers is pressing down on Kassab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kassab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kassab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thrillstompers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrillstompers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kassab postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Thrillstompers throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kassab uses it to pass to side control.
Kassab working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thrillstompers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thrillstompers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thrillstompers wants to control but Kassab postures up.
Thrillstompers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kassab off and has taken his back!
Kassab rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Thrillstompers seems to be working for a kimura but Kassab defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers seems to be working for a kimura but Kassab defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Thrillstompers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kassab defends it well.
Kassab wants to get back to full guard.
Thrillstompers is trying to control. Kassab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Thrillstompers is working for a kimura but Kassab is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Thrillstompers is working for a kimura but Kassab is defending it quite comfortably.
Kassab wants to improve his position but Thrillstompers is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers wants to work for an arm triangle but Kassab is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thrillstompers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kassab slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thrillstompers trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thrillstompers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kassab looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kassab looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kassab! #REVR#
Thrillstompers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kassab's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5##SUB2#
Thrillstompers actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kassab connects with a nice short shot to Thrillstompers's temple.
Thrillstompers moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kassab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kassab is working Thrillstompers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kassab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Thrillstompers working for a triangle but Kassab defends it easily.
Kassab has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers is looking for a triangle but Kassab pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Thrillstompers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kassab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kassab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kassab cracks Thrillstompers with a solid left hand.
Kassab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kassab cracks Thrillstompers with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Thrillstompers working for a triangle but Kassab defends it easily.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T7#
Kassab is pushing down on Thrillstompers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thrillstompers is fighting to maintain full guard but Kassab has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kassab prevents Thrillstompers from improving his position.
Kassab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Thrillstompers is rocked!
Thrillstompers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kassab scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thrillstompers is still in real trouble! Can Kassab finish him?#SUB2#
Thrillstompers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kassab is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thrillstompers is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kassab fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thrillstompers from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kassab! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
During a confident post fight interview, Walood Kassab thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Gustav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kassabs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gustav misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Kassab counters with a shoot takedown. Gustav fights it but they end up in guard.
Kassab stopping the sweep attempt from Gustav.
Kassab lands a couple of digs.
Gustav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kassab on the ground.
Kassab preventing the sweep.
Gustav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gustav tries to get out of the position.
Kassab connects with a couple of short punches.
Kassab stands up over Gustav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gustav controls Kassab momentarily but Kassab frees himself.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kassab slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gustav takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kassab creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kassab scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Gustav is rocked!#T1#
Kassab cracks Gustav with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kassab immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gustav is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kassab!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
During a confident post fight interview, Walood Kassab thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Carl Gustav spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanna dance'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Walood Kassab and Samak Tiyapairat. Kassab comes to the cage accompanied by Merauder - Life Is Pain. Tiyapairat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ram Muay. Samak Tiyapairat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Walood Kassab! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kassab tries to keep at a distance but Tiyapairat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kassab advances to half guard.
Kassab tries to pass to full mount but Tiyapairat defends it.
Kassab is working hard here to advance position.
Kassab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kassab is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat is looking to improve his position.
Tiyapairat is defending against the submission attempts here by Kassab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassab is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tiyapairat reverses the position - he's now on top in Kassab's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (0) vs (2) Tiyapairat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiyapairat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (2) vs (2) Tiyapairat
Kassab pushing down on Tiyapairat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kassab working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tiyapairat's thigh. Tiyapairat counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tiyapairat keeping full guard, as Kassab tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is pushing down on Tiyapairat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiyapairat is fighting to maintain full guard but Kassab has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kassab is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tiyapairat still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tiyapairat has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kassab (2) vs (6) Tiyapairat
Kassab tries to bench press Tiyapairat off him but Tiyapairat keeps the position.
Kassab keeping his opponent close.
Kassab manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (4) vs (6) Tiyapairat
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kassab is working for a kimura but Tiyapairat is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiyapairat is defending against the submission attempts here by Kassab.
Kassab is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyapairat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kassab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassab wants to pass the guard but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Kassab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kassab is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiyapairat is just riding it out for now. Kassab eventually gives up the hold.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiyapairat has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kassab wants to free his trapped foot but Tiyapairat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Kassab looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tiyapairat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kassab drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiyapairat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (4) vs (8) Tiyapairat
Tiyapairat looking to sit in guard and control but Kassab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (6) vs (8) Tiyapairat
Tiyapairat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kassab looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kassab drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiyapairat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (6) vs (10) Tiyapairat
Tiyapairat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kassab is pulling down on Tiyapairat's head to control his posture.
Tiyapairat content to stall in guard here.
Tiyapairat preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat postures up.
Tiyapairat looking to pass the guard.
Kassab trying to keep a closed guard but Tiyapairat is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kassab has Tiyapairat pulled in close to control his posture.
Kassab is looking to sweep but instead, Tiyapairat has passed into half guard.
Tiyapairat stalling away here and it's allowed Kassab to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kassab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kassab wants to sweep here but Tiyapairat controlling him for the moment.
Kassab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (8) vs (10) Tiyapairat
Kassab is pressing down on Tiyapairat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiyapairat is holding on for now.
Kassab seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tiyapairat has recovered full guard.
Kassab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiyapairat is keeping the position for now.
Tiyapairat is adopting a defensive guard.
Kassab wants to pass the guard but Tiyapairat is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat has his hands on Kassab's head, controlling the position.
Tiyapairat keeping full guard, as Kassab tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kassab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tiyapairat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tiyapairat has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (8) vs (12) Tiyapairat
Tiyapairat won't allow Kassab to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kassab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tiyapairat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiyapairat wins on points by 12 to 8.
Samak Tiyapairat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Walood Kassab and Condor Drago. Kassab comes to the cage accompanied by Merauder - Life Is Pain. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Condor Drago enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Walood Kassab! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Condor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kassab looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drago! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kassab (4) vs (0) Drago
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Kassab has control of the leg.
Kassab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drago trying to control but Kassab postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab 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.
Kassab is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassab frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (7) vs (0) Drago
Kassab mounts Drago! Really nice guard pass there!
Kassab avoids the attempt from Drago to control.
Kassab moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drago has worked his arm free - good work by Drago!
Kassab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kassab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kassab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Kassab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Kassab tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago tries to bench press Kassab off him but Kassab keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kassab is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
Drago struggling a bit here.
Drago sneaks back into half guard.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Kassab trying to advance position but Drago counters by regaining guard.
Kassab looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Kassab is proving a slippery customer.
Drago might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kassab haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kassab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drago's guard.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Kassab is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kassab is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Kassab works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (10) vs (0) Drago
Kassab goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drago turns into him and now he's in Kassab's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (10) vs (2) Drago
Drago advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (10) vs (5) Drago
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kassab prevents Drago from moving into mount.
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kassab has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drago but great work by Kassab. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kassab (14) vs (5) Drago
Drago looks winded!
Kassab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kassab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kassab is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kassab off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kassab (14) vs (9) Drago
Kassab breaks Drago's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (16) vs (9) Drago
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kassab slips nicely into half guard.
Drago is in trouble now - Kassab has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (19) vs (9) Drago
Kassab has control of Drago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kassab wants to take his opponent's back but Drago doesn't allow it.
Kassab looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Drago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (19) vs (11) Drago
Drago trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drago being controlled here momentarily.
Kassab keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Drago trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Drago looking to sit in guard and control but Kassab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (21) vs (11) Drago
Kassab forces his way into half guard.
Kassab is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassab is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kassab.
Drago wants to improve his position but Kassab is controlling well.
Kassab is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kassab to get the leverage.
Kassab seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drago is looking for a triangle but Kassab pushes his legs off easily.
Kassab forces his way into half guard.
Kassab is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Kassab eventually gives up the hold.
Drago trying to control but Kassab postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kassab uses his free foot to push down on Drago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drago. Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (24) vs (11) Drago
Kassab with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kassab jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Drago manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kassab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kassab is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kassab is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drago rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kassab's guard! Nice work there by Drago! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (24) vs (13) Drago
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago advances to half guard.
Kassab won't allow Drago to pass to mount.
Drago prevents Kassab from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassab takes the fight on points by 24 to 13.
Walood Kassab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zach Keller and Walood Kassab. Kassab has chosen Merauder - Life Is Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zach Keller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Walood Kassab!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kassab shoots for a double leg takedown but Keller sprawls well. He's pushed Kassab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kassab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but Kassab persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keller (0) vs (2) Kassab
Kassab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keller is trying to maintain the position but Kassab is very close to passing his half guard.
Kassab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keller defends it well.
Kassab is trying for a kimura here. Keller looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kassab wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walood Kassab!
Walood Kassab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UB4: Wake the Dead
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Marston scores with a jab.#CL#
Marston gets tackled into the ropes by Kassab. Kassab maintains the clinch.
Kassab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marston stops a takedown attempt from Kassab.
Kassab tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassab wants to take the fight to the mat but Marston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kassab is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kassab has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kassab looking for a takedown.
Kassab blocks a body shot from Marston.
Marston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kassab has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Marston manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kassab has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kassab there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kassab.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Kassab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marston throws a hook but Kassab avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassab ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.#T1#
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kassab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Marston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kassab's head.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Marston. Beautiful body shot.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston scores with a body shot.
Kassab throws a sloppy body shot
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Kassab throws a poor cross that misses
and Kassab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kassab throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Kassab misses with a takedown attempt
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Kassab's head but Kassab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kassab moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston scores with a punch to the head.
Kassab throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marston, as that shot connected.
Kassab has his takedown stuffed
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Marston scores with a jab.
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Kassab's shoulder, as Kassab tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Kassab gets a double leg takedown into Marston's guard.
Kassab is fighting to break Marston's control of his arms but Marston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Marston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marston seems keen to control Kassab's posture.
Kassab preventing the sweep. #T3#
Marston is controlling Kassab's posture.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston is trying to keep Kassab in close.
Kassab preventing the sweep.
Kassab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB2#
Marston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kassab defends well.
Kassab scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab is in close to Marston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kassab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kassab chips away with some ground and pound.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marston is trying to keep Kassab in close.
Marston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab won't allow Marston to sweep him here. #T5#
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kassab's guard. #REVB#
Marston throwing strikes from guard but Kassab blocks nicely.
Marston trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Kassab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marston preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marston is pushing down on Kassab's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kassab is fighting to maintain full guard but Marston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kassab to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Marston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kassab manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marston has Kassab in his guard.#REVR#
Marston is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up. #T6#
Kassab cracks Marston with a solid left hand.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Marston wants to stand but Kassab is controlling the position.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Marston blocks nicely.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Kassab advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kassab winds up and cracks Marston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kassab not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T7#
Marston is trying to stand back up but Kassab is controlling him
Marston trying to hold on to Kassab's head to control him but Kassab postures up.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.
Marston pulls Kassab in close to his closed guard and prevents Kassab from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kassab won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Marston has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Marston working for submissions but it's allowed Kassab to get to half guard.
Kassab is nestled in close to Marston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kassab thows a huge punch but Marston dodges it nicely.
#T8#
Marston gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kassab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kassab postures up.
Kassab tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Kassab chips away with some ground and pound.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Kassab is proving a slippery customer.
Kassab distracts Marston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T9#
Kassab postures up in Marston's guard and throws a big left but Marston blocks it.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kassab manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Marston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marston is looking to stand up but Kassab won't let him.
Kassab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marston.
Marston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab looking for a sweep. Not yet Kassab, not yet.
Marston trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walood Kassab's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kassab shoots for a double leg takedown but Marston sprawls well. He's pushed Kassab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kassab gets a takedown into half guard.
Marston is looking to control Kassab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston has his hands clasped together around Kassab's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kassab's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marston has his hands on Kassab's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Kassab throwing strikes but missing.
Kassab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kassab throws a big elbow that misses.
Marston is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.
Kassab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Marston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassab scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Marston blocks nicely.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Marston blocks nicely.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Marston has his foot on Kassab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kassab works his way back into a safe position though.
Kassab advances position into side control!
Kassab throws a strike aimed at the side of Marston's head but Marston avoids it well.
Marston is trying to improve his position.
Kassab landing strikes. #T3#
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.
Kassab working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Kassab throws a strike aimed at the side of Marston's head but Marston avoids it well.
Kassab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marston some visible discomfort.
Kassab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marston some visible discomfort.
Marston sneaks back into half guard.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Kassab is very close to passing his half guard.
Kassab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marston taking some punishment here, with Kassab in his half guard.
Marston has hold of Kassab's hands but Kassab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kassab scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kassab is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kassab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Kassab passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marston!
Kassab in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Kassab working the ground and pound effectively.
Marston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kassab lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marston taking shots to the head.
Kassab lands a couple of good shots and Marston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T5#
Kassab lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kassab is trying to stick to Marston's back but Marston is turning into Kassab. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kassab's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marston.
Marston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kassab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Marston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kassab defends it easily.#SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Marston managing to control the position.
Marston is trying to keep Kassab in close.
#T6#
Kassab connects with a couple of short punches.
Marston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kassab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Kassab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Marston throws a strike but Kassab avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marston stands and throws Kassab's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassab regains half guard, as Marston was trying to land strikes. #T7#
Marston tries to stand and escape but Kassab is controlling the position.
Marston is thwarting Kassab's attempts to control the position.
Marston drops an elbow to the side of Kassab's head.
Marston trying to control from half guard but Kassab is working away.
Marston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kassab with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Marston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Kassab is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kassab regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marston.
Kassab is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kassab keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Kassab looking to control.
Marston landing with the ground and pound. #T9#
Marston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walood Kassab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kassab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kassab is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marston passes Kassab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marston is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kassab reverses the position - he's now on top in Marston's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walood Kassab showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Lucas Marston!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Walood Kassab!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston wins by split decision!
Lucas Marston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UB2: Master Killer
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Maquigregor drives through and clinches with Kassab against the ropes.
#TD#
Kassab has clasped his hands together around Maquigregor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maquigregor tries to bench press Kassab off him but Kassab keeps the position.
Kassab misses with the ground and pound.
Kassab working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kassab cracks Maquigregor with a big right hand but Maquigregor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Kassab seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kassab will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kassab scoring with punches from side control.
Maquigregor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kassab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kassab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kassab lands a nice forearm strike.
Kassab is working Maquigregor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kassab tries to score with some ground and pound. Maquigregor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Maquigregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maquigregor defending against the ground and pound.
Kassab working the head and body with strikes.
Kassab has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kassab works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kassab is working Maquigregor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kassab lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#
Maquigregor is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kassab scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maquigregor is still in real trouble! Can Kassab finish him?
Maquigregor looks winded!
A big shot lands for Kassab! That's hurt Maquigregor! Will he recover? Kassab fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
Walood Kassab decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd2)
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Muriel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kassab wants to take the fight to the mat but Muriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kassab.
Kassab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muriel after a bit of a struggle.
Kassab looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muriel digs a right hand into Kassab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kassab's gas tank.
Muriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Bernardo Muriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walood Kassab.
A short body shot lands from Muriel as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Muriel.
Muriel lands with a light punch inside.
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muriel presses Kassab against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muriel scores with a hook to the body.
Muriel gets through Kassab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassabs head.
Muriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Muriel pushes Kassab back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
Muriel cracks Kassab with a nice body shot.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Kassab is rocked!
Muriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kassab is still on wobbly legs! Can Muriel finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muriel.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Muriel.
Muriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kassab.
Muriel is working Kassab over against the ropes.
Muriel lands a nice uppercut.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muriel leaning against his opponent.
Muriel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kassab's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kassab drops to his knees and Muriel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernardo Muriel!
A victorious Bernardo Muriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd1)
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Yuha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kassabs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
We've been informed that Yuha 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.
Kassab shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuha but Yuha pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kassab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kassab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yuha some visible discomfort.
Yuha is looking for a sweep.
Kassab lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yuha is trying to get back to his feet.
Yuha is looking to regain half guard here but Kassab keeps moving and retains side control.
Kassab scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yuha is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kassab is controlling him well.
We've been hearing that Kassab has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kassab working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuha is trying to get back to his feet.
Kassab landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kassab in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kassab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yuha some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Yuha is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Yuha is rocked!
Kassab in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Yuha looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kassab turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
Walood Kassab tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KOTB 44: Velocidade
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Kassab blocks with his arms.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kassab creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kassab is blocking nicely.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kassab is blocking nicely.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kassab looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin blocks the elbow strike.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kassab slowing the pace effectively.
Kassab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kassab seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kassab takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Putin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kassab seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Putin can turn it around.#T1#
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kassab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kassab pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Walood Kassab.#TD#
Kassab feints and as Putin raises his hands in defense, Kassab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kassab advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Kassab has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kassab in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kassab scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Putin to see if he's OK.
Putin tries to escape but Kassab is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassab scoring with punches and elbows.
Kassab lands an elbow.
Kassab working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Putin is rocked!
Putin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kassab is controlling him well.
Putin is still in real trouble! Can Kassab finish him?
Kassab working the ground and pound.
Kassab lands a strong strike to the head of Putin. That's dazed him! Kassab looking to finish here. Putin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kassab lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walood Kassab!
Walood Kassab bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOTB 42: Guerreiros
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kassab checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torikama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torikama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torikama closes the distance and clinches up with Kassab, looking for a takedown. Torikama pushes Kassab against the cage but Kassab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torikama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torikama works the jab nicely.
Kassab misses with a two punch combination.
Torikama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kassab defends it well.
Kassab moves in looking to clinch but Torikama pushes him off.
Kassab misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Torikama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torikama.
Kassab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torikama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kassab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Torikama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kassab defends it easily.
Torikama managing to control the position.
Torikama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kassab with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torikama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Torikama trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Torikama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kassab is trying to keep Torikama in close.
Torikama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Torikama throwing strikes from guard but Kassab blocks nicely.
Torikama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kassab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torikama.
Torikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torikama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torikama postures up in Kassab's guard and throws a big left but Kassab blocks it.
Kassab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torikama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Torikama landing with the ground and pound.
Torikama throwing strikes but missing.
Kassab has Torikama pulled in close to control his posture.
Torikama chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kassab is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Torikama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kassab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torikama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kassab's guard. #REVB##T4#
Kassab trying to control the position.
Torikama throws a strike but Kassab rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Torikama looking for a sweep. Not yet Torikama, not yet.
Kassab lands a couple of digs.
Torikama is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.
Torikama has control of Kassab's left arm, preventing Kassab from doing any damage.
Kassab throws a strike but Torikama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Torikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torikama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama wants to control from the top but Kassab keeps moving.
Kassab has momentary wrist control but Torikama slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiry Torikama 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##TD2#
Torikama gets a double leg takedown into Kassab's guard.
Kassab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torikama is pushing down on Kassab's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kassab is fighting to maintain full guard but Torikama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torikama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torikama lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Torikama there.
Torikama is stalling here. Kassab is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Torikama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kassab has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kassab cracks Torikama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Torikama tries to bench press Kassab off him but Kassab keeps the position.
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!
Torikama holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Torikama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Torikama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kassab's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Torikama wants to improve his position but Kassab is controlling well.
Kassab working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kassab scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kassab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torikama is looking to improve his position.
Torikama is trying to control but can't.
Kassab lands with a punch from half guard.
Torikama has hold of Kassab's hands but Kassab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Kassab seems to be looking for submissions.
Torikama moves into full guard.
Kassab won't allow Torikama to sweep him here. #T2#
Torikama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torikama looking to sit in guard and control but Kassab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kassab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torikama looking for a sweep. Not yet Torikama, not yet.
Kassab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Torikama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kassab postures up in Torikama's guard and throws a big left but Torikama blocks it.
Torikama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Kassab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torikama working a defensive guard here.
Kassab chips away with some ground and pound.
Torikama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torikama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kassab controls Torikama momentarily but Torikama frees himself.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kassab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kassab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torikama's guard. #REVR##T4#
Torikama trying to control the position.
Kassab connects with a couple of short punches.
Kassab throws a big elbow that misses.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torikama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kassab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Torikama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Torikama is trying to control the action in half guard but Kassab is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kassab is looking for a sweep. Torikama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torikama passes to full mount!
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!
Torikama sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Walood Kassab will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Torikama gets a double leg takedown into Kassab's guard.
Torikama is working Kassab over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torikama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kassab is keeping the position for now.
Kassab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kassab throws a big right hand that misses.
Torikama has momentary wrist control but Kassab slips an elbow through the middle.
Torikama trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torikama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab landing some decent shots from guard.
Torikama trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torikama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Torikama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kassab taking some punishment here, with Torikama in his half guard.
Torikama is keen to just control but Kassab is a slippery customer.
Torikama thows a huge punch but Kassab dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Torikama is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshiry Torikama has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Torikama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kassab defends it well. #T2#
Torikama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Torikama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kassab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torikama.
Kassab taking some punishment here, with Torikama in his half guard. #T3#
Torikama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torikama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kassab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Torikama preventing the sweep.
Torikama trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Torikama preventing the sweep.
Torikama throws an elbow that misses. Kassab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torikama's guard. Nice move by Kassab!#REVR#
Torikama wants to sweep but no luck.
Kassab throws a strike but Torikama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kassab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torikama. #T4#
Torikama is looking to pass into half guard but Kassab pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kassab is in guard.#REVR#
Kassab postures up.
Kassab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kassab is fighting to break Torikama's control of his arms but Torikama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kassab advances position into side control!
Torikama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kassab's best efforts.
Kassab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Torikama is trying to maintain the position but Kassab is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torikama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torikama looking to control.
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 Walood Kassab.
I think Kassab has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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