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Event:
ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Skrarski defending well as Housasi loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Skrarski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Housasi throws a right hand that Skrarski ducks under and follows up with a left that Skrarski also avoids with ease.
Skrarski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Housasi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skrarski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.#TD2#
Skrarski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Housasi was covering up waiting for the punch and Skrarski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skrarski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Housasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skrarski.
Housasi wants to get back to his feet but Skrarski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skrarski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skrarski works over Housasi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Skrarski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Skrarski seems to have locked his on tight now - Housasi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Skrarski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gabriel Skrarski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gabriel Skrarski thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ABW 111 Jones - Suleyman
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Meat Boy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Meat Boy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Meat Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Housasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meat Boy moves away.
Meat Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Housasi lands a jab to the nose.
Meat Boy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Housasi's sensitive parts.
Meat Boy lands with a nice body kick.
Meat Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meat Boy takes a swing at Housasi's ribcage but misses.
Meat Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Housasi misses with a two punch combination.
Meat Boy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Housasi misses with a double jab
and Meat Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Meat Boy tenderised Housasi's leg. Housasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Housasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Meat Boy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Housasi is breathing heavily.
Meat Boy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meat Boy scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Meat Boy scores with a hook to the body. Housasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meat Boy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meat Boy throws a leg kick which misses Housasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Housasi tries to avoid it.
Housasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Meat Boy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Meat Boy lands a jab to the head.
Housasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meat Boy.
Housasi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Meat Boy throws a front kick that sends Housasi stumbling back into the cage.
Housasi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2#
Meat Boy cracks Housasi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Meat Boy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Housasi to stand back up!#ROC2#
Housasi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Badir Housasi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meat Boy feints and then cracks Housasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Housasi down.
Oh Housasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Meat Boy tenderised Housasi's leg. Housasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Housasi seems to have got his legs back now.
Meat Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
Meat Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Housasi off balance momentarily.
Badir Housasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat Boy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meat Boy flashes Housasi a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Housasi's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Housasi crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Meat Boy punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
McDirk misses with the combination.
Housasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDirk.
McDirk looks to throw the jab but Housasi is out of range.
Housasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
McDirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Housasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDirk.
Housasi looks to throw the jab but McDirk is out of range.
Housasi misses with a two punch combination.
Housasi dips to his left and cracks McDirk with an uppercut!
Housasi misses with a two punch combination.
McDirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Housasi circles away quickly and effectively.
McDirk walks into a left hand.
Housasi misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Housasi misses.
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!
Housasi misses the jab.
McDirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Housasi counters with a left and a right that stings McDirk.
McDirk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Housasi. #T1#
McDirk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDirk lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDirk misses the target.
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Housasi throws a big counter combination but McDirk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from McDirk misses.
McDirk scores with a nice strike.
Housasi misses with a straight left.
McDirk throws a series of punches but Housasi avoids them all with ease.
Housasi throws a big shot that misses.
McDirk cracks Housasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Housasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Housasi.
Housasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDirk.
Housasi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDirk back to the cage. Housasi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Housasi misses with a few strikes there.
Housasi dodges the punch combination from McDirk.
#T2#
Housasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Housasi misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Housasi is just out of range.
McDirk misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Housasi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Housasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badir Housasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Housasi.
It looked like Housasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Housasi looks to throw the jab but McDirk is out of range.
Housasi slips a jab and a cross from McDirk.
Housasi misses with an uppercut. McDirk saw that one coming.
McDirk throws a body punch but Housasi moves out of range.
Housasi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McDirk to counter with a crisp jab.
McDirk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Housasi on the side of the head.
A cross from McDirk lands.
Housasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Housasi throws a big shot that misses.
McDirk misses the body punch
enabling Housasi to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Housasi misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Housasi. McDirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Housasi throws a right hand that McDirk ducks under and follows up with a left that McDirk also avoids with ease.
Housasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Housasi throws a series of punches but McDirk avoids them all with ease.
Housasi is breathing heavily.
Housasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Housasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDirk throws a right hand that Housasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Housasi also avoids with ease.
McDirk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDirk misses with a straight right.
Housasi walks into a stiff left hand from McDirk.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Housasi is looking for a counter combo.
McDirk scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from McDirk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Housasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Housasi moves away.
McDirk scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDirk looks to land a left hand but Housasi moved out of range nicely.#T4#
McDirk throws the left hand but Housasi avoids the punch easily.
McDirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDirk lands with a cross.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Housasi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from McDirk.
McDirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDirk scores with a hook to the body. Housasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Housasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Housasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Housasi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Housasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Housasi appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDirk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Housasi.
Housasi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDirk blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dirk McDirk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDirk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDirk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Housasi.
McDirk throws a right hand that Housasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Housasi also avoids with ease.
McDirk throws a lazy uppercut
and Housasi counters with a series of strikes. McDirk will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDirk misses with a hook.
Housasi takes one on the button.
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.
McDirk lands with a hook. Housasi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from McDirk. Those never looked like landing.
McDirk connects with a body shot.
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Housasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDirk is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Housasi throws a shot to the body.
Badir Housasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Housasi throws a right and a left that McDirk avoids nicely.
Housasi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDirk counters with a three punch combo that has Housasi backing up. Housasi nods at McDirk to acknowledge the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDirk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McDirk lands a nice shot that snaps Housasi's head back.
McDirk punishes Housasi's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Housasi throws a right hand that McDirk ducks under and follows up with a left that McDirk also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Housasi.
McDirk scores with a one two! Housasi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McDirk swings for the body but Housasi moves out of range.
McDirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Housasi fails to land with a series of punches.
McDirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Housasi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dirk McDirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from McDirk does no damage.
A punch combination from Housasi misses.
McDirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Housasi.
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.
Housasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Housasi avoids the body shot from McDirk.
McDirk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDirk lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Housasi.
McDirk throws a shot from downtown. Housasi moves away and avoids it.
Housasi throws a series of punches but McDirk avoids them all with ease.
McDirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Housasi moves away.
Housasi misses with a left hand
and McDirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Housasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDirk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Housasi scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for McDirk.
Housasi misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from McDirk.
McDirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Housasi swings widly with a right hand
and McDirk counters with a left to the body.
Housasi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDirk is just out of range.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Housasi was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from McDirk.
Housasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDirk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Housasi is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Housasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Housasi takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Housasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.
Housasi throws a big counter combination but McDirk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Housasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDirk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Housasi misses the target.
Housasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Housasi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Housasi takes a swing at McDirk's ribcage but misses.
McDirk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Housasi takes one on the button.
McDirk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDirk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDirk scores with a hook to the body. Housasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - McDirk scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Housasi moves away.
McDirk swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from McDirk finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk McDirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McDirk lands with a nice body punch.
McDirk swings for the body but Housasi moves out of range.
A big right from McDirk misses.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Housasi moves away.
McDirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDirk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Housasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDirk throws out a counter right but Housasi avoids it with no problem.
Housasi looks to land a combination but McDirk avoids it well.
Housasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDirk backs up against the cage.
McDirk blocks a jab.
McDirk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Housasi takes one on the button.
McDirk throws a hook but Housasi avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDirk throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Housasi misses the target.
Housasi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Housasi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDirk stalks Housasi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Housasi's face. Housasi staggers backwards, shaken.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Housasi.
#T1#
McDirk slips a jab and a cross from Housasi.
Nice defenses there by McDirk.
McDirk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Housasis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Housasi throws a looping overhand right but McDirk ducks down to avoid it.
McDirk unleashes a big counter combination but Housasi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for McDirk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Housasi throws a combination that misses
and McDirk counters with a two punch combo.
Housasi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Housasi cracks McDirk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Housasi throws a lazy uppercut
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from McDirk. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Housasi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McDirk scores with a jab to the body.
McDirk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDirk.#ROC2#
Housasi is rocked!
McDirk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDirk duly obliges.
Oh Housasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
McDirk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from McDirk. Those never looked like landing.
McDirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDirk looks to land a combination but Housasi avoids it well.
Housasi seems to have got his legs back now.
McDirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Housasi.
Housasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Housasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McDirk in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McDirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Housasi.
A right-left combo lands from McDirk.
Sloppy strikes from Housasi. Those never looked like landing.
Housasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
Housasi looks to land a combination but McDirk avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Housasi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Housasi throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDirk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDirk punishes Housasi's body with a nice straight punch.
McDirk lands with an overhand left.
Housasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Housasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - McDirk scores with a four punch combination!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McDirk has knocked Housasi down with a huge combo! McDirk steps away and waves a wobbly Housasi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McDirk is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDirk punishes Housasi's body with a nice straight punch.
Housasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Housasi missing with a left hand there. McDirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDirk stalks Housasi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Housasi's face. Housasi staggers backwards, shaken.
Housasi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDirk throws the left hand but Housasi avoids the punch easily.#T4#
McDirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Housasi circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from McDirk misses.
Housasi is looking for a counter combo.
McDirk misses with a series of wild punches.
McDirk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Housasi looks to land a combination but McDirk avoids it well.
McDirk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Housasi.
McDirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDirk dodges the punch combination from Housasi.
Housasi fails to land with a series of punches.
McDirk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badir Housasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDirk misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk McDirk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDirk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk McDirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Martinez lands but Housasi takes it in his stride.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Housasi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Martinez has been cut.
Martinez connects with a single shot there.
Housasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Martinez counters with a quick kick to the body but Housasi blocks it.
Housasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Housasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Housasi throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Martinez is looking for a counter combo.
Housasi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinez finds it's way round the side to connect with Housasi's head.
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!
A slow jab from Housasi misses its intended target.
A jab from Housasi misses.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Martinez throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Housasi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonard Martinez!
After winning the bout, Leonard Martinez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Housasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Butcher should have avoided that one. #TD#
Butcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Butcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Butcher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butcher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butcher is stalling in the full guard.
Butcher pushing down on Housasi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher tries to pass to full mount but Housasi defends it.
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butcher trying to control from half guard but Housasi is working away. #SUB#
Butcher seems to be working for a kimura but Housasi defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Butcher controlling the action here. #SUB#
Butcher is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Butcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Butcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Butcher works his way into side control.
Housasi wants to get back to his feet but Butcher drags him back down.#SUB#
Butcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butcher has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Housasi!
Butcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Housasi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Butcher locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Housasi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Butcher!
A relieved looking Barry Butcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab from Housasi.
Sabin misses the shot to the body.
Sabin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Housasi moves forwards but Sabin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Housasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabin should have avoided that one.
Housasi throws a right hand that Sabin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabin also avoids with ease.
Housasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabin throws a big shot that misses.
Sabin thuds a left hand into Housasi's body.
Sabin takes a swing at Housasi's ribcage but misses.
Sabin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Housasi.
Housasi throws a series of punches but Sabin avoids them all with ease.
Housasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Housasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Housasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Housasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabin.
Housasi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Sabin ducks under a wild hook from Housasi.
Housasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Housasi swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Sabin.
Housasi throws a right and a left that Sabin avoids nicely.
Sabin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Housasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sabin looks to land a combination. Housasi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sabin slips a jab and a cross from Housasi.
Housasi is breathing heavily.
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!
Housasi with a hook.
Sabin slips a jab and a cross from Housasi.
Housasi throws a jab when Sabin was well out of range.#T2#
Sabin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabin tries to bum rush Housasi with a series of wild strikes but Housasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Housasi.
Sabin fails to land with a series of punches.
Housasi tests Sabin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Housasi swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Sabin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sabin throws a right and a left that Housasi avoids nicely.
Sabin throws a hook to the side of Housasi's head but Housasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Housasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabin.
Housasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Housasi's head.
Sabin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Housasi.#T3#
Sabin misses with a two punch combination.
Housasi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sabin's hands.
Housasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Sabin lands.
Sabin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Housasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabin.
Sabin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Housasi counters with a left and a right that stings Sabin.
Housasi throws a lazy right hand but Sabin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Housasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Housasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Housasi connects with a jab.
Housasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sabin there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Housasi.
Sabin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Housasi.#T4#
Sabin throws a series of strikes that have Housasi backpedaling.
Sabin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Housasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Sabin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Housasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Housasi misses with an uppercut. Sabin saw that one coming.
Sabin throws a nice looking combination but Housasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Housasi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Housasi scores with the left hand. Sabin knows he should have avoided that one.
Housasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabin lands with a nice body punch.
Housasi stuns Sabin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sabin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Housasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Badir Housasi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Housasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Housasi moves away from the strike by Sabin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Housasi!
A jab from Sabin misses.
Housasi dodges the punch combination from Sabin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Housasi, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sabin!
Housasi with a hook.
Housasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Housasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Housasi cracks Sabin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Sabin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Housasi drops Sabin with a naaaaasty hook - Sabin is in real trouble here! Housasi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badir Housasi!
Post fight, Badir Housasi took to the microphone: 'Im normally no humble but I want Richards next Housasi Vs Richards 2. I was to tentative and it cost me let us rematch and I'll put him away in one.'.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Housasi misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Bala has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Housasi will feel that in the morning.
Bala fakes the leg kick and cracks Housasi in the body.
Housasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bala.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Housasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bala is looking to counter the offense by Housasi and move into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Housasi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bala - the referee stops the clock and Housasi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bala. Housasi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Badir Housasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Housasi looks winded!
Bala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Badir Housasi has been cut.
Housasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bala. Bala obviously looking to wear him down.
Bala lands a leg kick that knocks Housasi off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bala, right into the meat.
Housasi tries to move into range but Bala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Bala moves into the clinch.
Bala tries a body shot but Housasi blocks it.
Bala swings wildly with an uppercut but Housasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bala - that landed with a thud.
Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Bala misses with a body punch.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Housasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Housasi coming out on top.
Housasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bala scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bala.
Bala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bala feints and then cracks Housasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Housasi down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bala.
Bala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Housasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bala.
Housasi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Bala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bala gets control of Housasi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Housasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Housasi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bala to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Housasi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bala pulls down on the head and he's put Housasi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sandro Bala!
Sandro Bala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KFC 24: Steve vs Huang
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Housasi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Housasi's defenses.
Richards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Housasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richards throws a big shot that misses.
Housasi swinging wildly here.
Housasi slips under a jab from Richards.
Sloppy strikes from Housasi. Those never looked like landing.
Richards is looking to counter punch.
Richards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richards throws a lazy uppercut
and Housasi counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richards thuds his right hand into Housasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Housasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Housasi defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand.
Housasi unleashes a big counter combination but Richards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Housasi loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Richards misses with a hook.
Housasi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Housasi manages to avoid it.
Housasi walks into a jab.
A jab from Housasi misses.
Andre Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Richards sends Housasi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Richards is motioning to the referee to let Housasi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#KD#
Richards sends Housasi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Richards is motioning to the referee to let Housasi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Housasi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Richards misses.
A combination from Housasi does no damage. #KD#
Richards lands a left and a right that send Housasi crashing to the mat, dazed. Richards thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Housasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards scores with a shot to the body.
Housasi looks winded!
Richards throws a pinpoint strike between Housasi's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Housasi crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Richards scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Richards!
After the fight, Andre Richards was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KFC 19: Kennedy vs Steve
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Housasi misses.
Housasi misses with a wild combination.
Duncan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Housasi connects with the punch.#KD#
Duncan lands a big head kick that sends Housasi tumbling to the mat! Duncan takes a step backwards and waves Housasi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Badir Housasi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duncan swings for the body but Housasi moves out of range.
Housasi is looking for the big counter here.
Housasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duncan misses with a double jab.
Housasi throws a wild body kick that Duncan sees coming a mile off.
Duncan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duncan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duncan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Housasi drops Duncan with a beautiful combination! Duncan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Housasi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Duncan is rocked!
Housasi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Duncan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badir Housasi!
Badir Housasi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im normally humble, but there's something bugging me,Mountain Mann I want that rematch, let's bang again!'.
The defeated Tim Duncan had this to say: 'Still got 5 rings lol '.
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Event:
KFC 15: Kennedy vs Soun 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Housasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Housasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Housasi misses
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Housasi lands a body shot.
Housasi cracks Mann with a good jab.
Mann seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut lands for Mann. That snapped Housasi's head back.
Housasi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Housasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Housasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mann circles away quickly and effectively.
Housasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Mann throws a body shot but no joy.
Badir Housasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Housasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mann lands with an overhand left.
Housasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Housasi looks winded!
Housasi misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Mann counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Mann.
Housasi wants to break free but Mann has control.
Mann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Mann lands a body shot.
Housasi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mann lands an uppercut.
Mann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mann is working Housasi over against the cage.#KD#
Mann drops Housasi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Housasi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mann lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Housasi to his knees! Mann keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mountain Mann!
Mountain Mann decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KFC 11: Leary vs Commander
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Crewshall looks to clinch
and Housasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Housasi tests Crewshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Housasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crewshall is looking to clinch but Housasi is avoiding it.
Crewshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Housasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Housasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Crewshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewshall tries for a takedown but Housasi circles away easily
and Housasi comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Crewshall stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Housasi is on him like rabid pit bull! Crewshall slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badir Housasi!
After winning the bout, Badir Housasi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KFC 5: Azevedo vs Shroud
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Housasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Housasi counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Velasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Housasi kicks Velasquez off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Housasi circles away easily
and Housasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Housasi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Velasquez throws a combination that misses
and Housasi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velasquez thinking.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Housasi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velasquez thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Housasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
Velasquez seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Housasi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Velasquez is backing up but Housasi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Velasquez covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Housasi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badir Housasi!
Badir Housasi 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: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Housasi misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Housasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Housasi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murzarbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murzarb moves out of range of the strikes.
Housasi looks to land a combination but Murzarb avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housasi misses with the combination.
#T1#
Housasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murzarb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murzarb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Housasi misses with a wild combination.
Murzarb wants to counter with a clinch but Housasi pushes him away.
Housasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Murzarb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Housasi throws a right hand that Murzarb ducks under and follows up with a left that Murzarb also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Housasi. Those never looked like landing.
Murzarb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murzarb blocks a head kick by Housasi.
#T2#
Housasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Housasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Housasi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Murzarb to counter with a crisp jab.
Housasi throws an off balance right hand
and Murzarb counters with a straight right hand.
Housasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Housasi misses with a double jab
and Murzarb counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Housasi throws a right and a left that Murzarb avoids nicely.
Murzarb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Housasi misses with a straight left.
Murzarb throws out a counter right but Housasi avoids it with no problem.
Housasi misses with a wild combination.
Murzarb slips a jab and a cross from Housasi.
Murzarb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Housasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murzarb counters with a right hand to the body.
Housasi misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Housasi misses with a hook to the body
and Murzarb counters with a nice uppercut.
Housasi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Housasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Housasi misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Murzarb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Housasi misses the body punch
and Murzarb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Housasi is breathing heavily.
Housasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murzarb was well out of range. Poor timing from Housasi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Housasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murzarb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badir Housasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murzarb blocks a jab.
Murzarb slips a jab from Housasi.
A countering left hand to the body from Murzarb misses.
Housasi throws a combination that misses
and Murzarb counters with a stiff right hand.
Housasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Housasi misses with a combination
and Murzarb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housasi throws out a loose jab but Murzarb uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murzarb! But no joy.#T1#
Housasi scores with a shot to the body.
Housasi throws a series of punches but Murzarb moves out of range.
Murzarb throws out a counter right but Housasi avoids it with no problem.
Housasi misses with a right hand
letting Murzarb counter with a right hand.
Housasi throws a body punch but Murzarb moves out of range.
Murzarb slips a jab and a cross from Housasi.
Housasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murzarb! But no joy.#T2#
Housasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murzarb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Housasi. Murzarb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Housasi throws a sloppy body shot
and Murzarb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Housasi misses with a double jab.
Murzarb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murzarb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Housasi has got the better of the exchanges.
Housasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murzarb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A jab from Housasi misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murzarb! But no joy.
Murzarb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Housasi.
Housasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murzarb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Housasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Housasi misses with the combination.
#T4#
Housasi looks to land a combination but Murzarb avoids it well.
Housasi throws a sloppy body shot
and Murzarb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Housasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murzarb counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Housasi misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Housasi. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badir Housasi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Housasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Housasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murzarb.
Housasi throws a body punch but Murzarb moves out of range.
Murzarb throws out a counter right but Housasi avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Housasi looks to land a right hand but Murzarb moved out of range.
Housasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murzarb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murzarb was well out of range. Poor timing from Housasi.
Housasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Murzarb tries to counter with a clinch but Housasi shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Murzarb ducks under a wild hook from Housasi.
Badir Housasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Housasi misses with a right hand
and Murzarb counters with a right hand to the body.
Housasi misses with a body shot
and Murzarb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Housasi throws a shot from downtown. Murzarb moves away and avoids it.
Murzarb tries to counter with a clinch but Housasi shakes him off and moves away.
Housasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murzarb moves away.
Housasi looks to land a right hand but Murzarb moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Murzarb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rafik Murzarb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Housasi misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Housasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Housasi is looking to wear down Murzarb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Housasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Murzarb counters with a stiff right hand.
Housasi misses with a jab to the body
and Murzarb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Housasi throws a right hand that Murzarb ducks under and follows up with a left that Murzarb also avoids with ease.
Housasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Housasi misses with a right hand
and Murzarb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Housasi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murzarb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Housasi swings widly with a right hand
letting Murzarb counter with a right hand.
Housasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murzarb wants to counter the offense by Housasi and move into the clinch position.
Housasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murzarb can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Housasi.
Housasi misses with a right hand
and Murzarb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murzarb moves away from the strike by Housasi.
A countering left hand to the body from Murzarb misses.#T4#
Murzarb dodges the punch combination from Housasi.
Murzarb dodges the punch combination from Housasi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murzarb! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Housasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Murzarb moves into the clinch.
Badir Housasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murzarb is looking for a takedown.
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 Badir Housasi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Housasi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badir Housasi!
Badir Housasi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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