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Event:
FORTITUDE 4
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Koal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semsi. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Koal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koal scores with a leg kick.
Koal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Semsi wants to clinch up but Koal keeps it at a distance.
Semsi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Semsi or perhaps it was just good defense by Koal, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Koal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semsi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A bone on bone clash there as Semsi blocks the leg kick.
Semsi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Semsi just manages to avoid it.
Semsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semsi. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koal connects with a leg kick. Semsi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaisa Koal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Koal thumps Semsi with a low kick.
Koal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Semsi off balance momentarily.
Semsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koal circles away.
Shaisa Koal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazrullah Semsi.
Koal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koal wants it to stay on the feet.
Koal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Semsi fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Koal slams his shin into Semsi's torso.
Koal scoring well with a low kick there.
Semsi slips under a jab from Koal.
Semsi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koal as he avoids it easily.
Semsi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koal tries to avoid it but Semsi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koal to the ground. Koal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Semsi looks winded!
Koal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Crunch! Koal slams his shin into Semsi's torso.
Shaisa Koal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semsi. That did some damage!#KD#
Koal lands a big head kick that sends Semsi tumbling to the mat! Koal takes a step backwards and waves Semsi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Hazrullah Semsi has been cut.
Koal throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koal.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koal, right into the meat.
Koal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semsi's calf.
Koal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semsi. That did some damage!
Semsi tries to clinch but Koal moves out of range.
Koal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Semsi throws the kick towards the body but Koal avoids it.
Koal thumps Semsi with a low kick.#KD#
Koal lands a big head kick that sends Semsi tumbling to the mat! Koal takes a step backwards and waves Semsi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semsi. That did some damage!
Koal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Koal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Semsi tries to clinch up.
Semsi tries to clinch up.
Koal lands with a kick to the ribs.
#KD#
Koal lands a big head kick that sends Semsi tumbling to the mat! Koal takes a step backwards and waves Semsi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semsi's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Koal lands a big head kick that sends Semsi tumbling to the mat! Koal takes a step backwards and waves Semsi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Semsi is rocked!
Semsi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semsi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Koal tenderised Semsi's leg. Semsi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Semsi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
You can see that Semsi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Koal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Koal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semsi. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Koal.
Koal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koal feints and then cracks Semsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semsi down.
Semsi checks a leg kick nicely.
Semsi connects with a body shot.
Koal swats away the attempt to clinch by Semsi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koal keeps Semsi at a distance using the push kick.
Koal throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaisa Koal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hazrullah Semsi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Koal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Semsi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaisa Koal is winning the standup battle so far.
Koal throws a leg kick which misses Semsi's front leg but catches the back leg as Semsi tries to avoid it.
Semsi goes for a double leg but Koal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koal continues to drive forward.
Koal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by Koal.
Koal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Semsi throws a head kick but Koal moves out of range.
As Semsi backs away, Koal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Koal tenderised Semsi's leg. Semsi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Semsi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koal avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaisa Koal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazrullah Semsi.
Koal keeps Semsi at a distance using the push kick.
Semsi is breathing heavily.
Semsi takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koal jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Semsi off balance momentarily.
Koal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semsi's calf.
Semsi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koal.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koal.
Koal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semsi. That did some damage!
Koal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Semsi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koal connects with a leg kick. Semsi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Semsi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Semsi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koal has got the better of the exchanges.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koal. That's going to slow Semsi down.
Koal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semsi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Koal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Semsi.
Semsi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semsi shoots in for a takedown but Koal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koal connects with a solid leg kick.
Koal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Koal feints and then cracks Semsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semsi down.
Koal scoring well with a low kick there.
Koal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semsi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koal!
Koal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Semsi if he has to take too many more of those.
Koal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Koal.
Semsi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Semsi off balance momentarily.
Semsi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koal scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koal.
#T3#
Koal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semsi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koal.
Koal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semsi can do to turn this around?
Semsi misses with a series of wild punches.
Semsi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koal sprawls well. Koal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Semsi gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Semsi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koal avoids it really well and circles away.
Semsi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Semsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Semsi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Koal.
Semsi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koal.#T4#
Koal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Semsi.
Koal connects with a solid leg kick.
Koal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koal.
Koal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semsi.
Koal feints and then cracks Semsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semsi down.
Semsi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koal throws a looping overhand right but Semsi ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koal, right into the meat.
Koal is looking to slow Semsi down with leg kicks.
That kick from Koal tenderised Semsi's leg. Semsi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaisa Koal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hazrullah Semsi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koal feints and then cracks Semsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semsi down.
Koal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semsi's calf.
Semsi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koal.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koal - that will leave a mark!
Koal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koal lands a high kick!
Koal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koal.
Koal connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koal connects with a solid leg kick.
Koal scoring well with a low kick there.
Semsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Semsi if he has to take too many more of those.
Semsi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koal tries to avoid it but Semsi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koal to the ground. Koal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Koal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koal.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koal.
Koal lands with a kick to the temple. Semsi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Koal scores with a head kick.
Koal connects with an inside leg kick.
Koal cracks the inside of Semsi's front leg.
Hazrullah Semsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semsi fails to land the takedown.
Koal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Semsi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koal. Koal obviously looking to wear him down.
Semsi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koal. Koal obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koal scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koal. #T2#
Koal scores with a kick to the body.
Semsi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koal. That's going to slow Semsi down.
Semsi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Koal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koal connects with an inside leg kick.
Semsi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koal feints and then cracks Semsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semsi down.
Koal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koal - that will leave a mark!
Semsi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koal throws out the jab.
Semsi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Koal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Semsi off balance momentarily.
Koal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koal lands a leg kick that knocks Semsi off balance momentarily.
Koal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Koal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semsi misses with a takedown attempt - Koal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaisa Koal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazrullah Semsi.
Koal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Semsi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semsi moves away.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Semsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaisa Koal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koal connects with a solid leg kick.
Koal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semsi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semsi slips under a jab.
Semsi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Semsi takes a step back to recover.
Koal throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semsi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koal is fending him off so far but Semsi persists. Nope, Koal circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazrullah Semsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semsi throws a right hand that misses
and Koal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaisa Koal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaisa Koal!
Shaisa Koal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lyons throws an overhand right that lands on Semsi's shoulder, as Semsi tries to avoid the shot.
Semsi tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Lyons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Semsi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lyons controls the pace.#SUB#
Semsi has his foot on Lyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Semsi keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass. #SUB#
Semsi looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Lyons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lyons stops Semsi from standing up.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Semsi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
Semsi being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Lyons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Semsi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lyons's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Semsi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyons, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Semsi lands a takedown into guard.
Semsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semsi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lyons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Semsi.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Semsi tries to pass.
Lyons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Semsi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4##SUB2#
Lyons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Semsi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Semsi being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazrullah Semsi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lyons looks to score with a jab to the body but Semsi is just out of range.#TD#
Semsi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Semsi wants to get up but he can't break Lyons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Semsi wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Semsi advances to half guard.
Semsi is looking to take a break and control but Lyons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semsi is really struggling to control Lyons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semsi prevents Lyons from improving his position.
Semsi wants to take a breather but Lyons is having none of it. #T1#
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Semsi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Semsi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Semsi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Semsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lyons is looking for a triangle but Semsi pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyons is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Semsi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Lyons counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Semsi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lyons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Semsi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyons works his way into side control.
Semsi is looking to regain half guard here but Lyons keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Semsi's face as Lyons controls the position.
Hazrullah Semsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Semsi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lyons's best efforts.
Semsi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lyons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lyons's back!#T4#
Lyons is really stuck here.
Semsi doesn't have the hooks in and Lyons manages to turn into his guard.
Lyons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Semsi wants to control but Lyons passes easily into half guard.
Lyons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lyons is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but Semsi defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Lyons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lyons tries to sprawl but Semsi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Semsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Lyons is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyons is refusing to be controlled, as Semsi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Semsi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is positioning himself well to prevent Semsi advancing to mount. #T1#
Lyons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semsi.
Semsi is looking to take a break and control but Lyons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lyons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Semsi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semsi wants to control but Lyons is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Semsi shoots in and bounces Lyons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Semsi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lyons's guard.
Lyons trying to control the position here.
Semsi wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving. #T3#
Lyons has his hands on Semsi's head, controlling the position.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Semsi from controlling successfully.
Semsi being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Semsi dives in and scores a takedown into Lyons's guard.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Semsi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Semsi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Semsi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Semsi stands and steps away. Lyons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Semsi drives through with a takedown into Lyons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyons managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hazrullah Semsi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Semsi 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hazrullah Semsi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Carpenter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semsi's waist but Semsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carpenter off to one side.
Hazrullah Semsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semsi misses with a combination
and Carpenter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Semsi shoots in but no luck this time.
Carpenter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Semsi moves out of range.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown but Semsi shows good takedown defense.
Semsi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carpenter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Semsi sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Semsi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semsi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Carpenter counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Semsi lands a takedown into guard.
Semsi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Semsi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carpenter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Semsi wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is keeping the position.
Semsi working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Carpenter kicks Semsi off and gets to his feet.
Semsi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denis Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazrullah Semsi.#TD2#
Semsi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carpenter is trying to defend but Semsi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Carpenter pushes Semsi off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semsi.
Semsi shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter shows good takedown defense.
Carpenter blocks the body kick.
Semsi connects with a leg kick. Carpenter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Semsi fails with the takedown#TD#
and Carpenter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carpenter.
Semsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carpenter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Carpenter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Semsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Semsi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carpenter trying to control but Semsi is working from the bottom.
Semsi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Carpenter wants to control from the top but Semsi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Semsi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carpenter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carpenter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carpenter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Semsi on the ground.
Carpenter stopping the sweep attempt from Semsi.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Semsi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carpenter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Semsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carpenter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Semsi pulls Carpenter in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpenter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpenter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denis Carpenter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Carpenter slaps away a takedown attempt from Semsi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Semsi scores with a jab to the body.
Semsi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Denis Carpenter has been cut.#CL2#
Semsi has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semsi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Carpenter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Semsi is trying to pull guard but Carpenter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Semsi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpenter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denis Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hazrullah Semsi.#T1#
Carpenter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carpenter wants it to stay on the feet.
Semsi has a takedown stuffed.
Carpenter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Semsi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a one-two to the body.
Semsi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carpenter defends it nicely.
Carpenter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Semsi sprawls and moves away.
Semsi is breathing heavily.
Semsi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carpenter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Semsi sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Semsi just misses with a punch to the body.
Carpenter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Semsi shoots in looking for a takedown. Carpenter tries to sprawl out of it but Semsi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carpenter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Semsi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Semsi lands in his opponent's guard.
Carpenter looking to control.
#T3#
Carpenter seems keen to control Semsi's posture.
Semsi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carpenter pulls Semsi in close to his closed guard and prevents Semsi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpenter being controlled here, momentarily.
Semsi wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carpenter is trying to control the position but Semsi postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Semsi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Carpenter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Semsi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Semsi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazrullah Semsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denis Carpenter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Semsi tries to clinch up but Carpenter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carpenter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semsi.
As Semsi looks to move away, Carpenter throws a big counter combo but Semsi just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Semsi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Semsi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Semsi is trying to keep Carpenter in close.
Carpenter throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Carpenter content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Semsi has locked up a guillotine! Semsi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Carpenter is holding on here and Semsi must be using up a lot of energy. Carpenter has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Semsi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hazrullah Semsi!
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