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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Knapp wants to clinch but Abbassi slips to the side#TD2#
and Abbassi counters with a takedown into side control.
Abbassi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB2#
Abbassi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knapp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knapp is looking to regain half guard here but Abbassi keeps moving and retains side control.
Knapp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knapp tries to roll over but Abbassi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Knapp is defending against the submission attempts here by Abbassi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp gets back to full guard.
Knapp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abbassi's guard. #REVR#
Knapp throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Abbassi is adopting a defensive guard.
Knapp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abbassi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knapp is one step ahead there.
Knapp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knapp is looking to work some ground and pound but Abbassi has wrist control.
Knapp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knapp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbassi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knapp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abbassi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knapp.
Knapp lands a couple of elbows.
Knapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knapp scoring with some ground and pound.
Knapp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abbassi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knapp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Knapp postures up in Abbassi's guard and throws a big left but Abbassi blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knapp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abbassi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abbassi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Knapp gets a clinch.
Knapp is pushing Abbassi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knapp is pushing Abbassi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abbassi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Knapp rushes Abbassi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Knapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knapp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbassi as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Knapp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Knapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abbassi, pushing him back against the cage.
Knapp stalling.
Knapp leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knapp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abbassi blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Knapp. Those never looked like landing.
Abbassi is breathing heavily.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Abbassi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abbassi feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Abbassi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp fails with the takedown.
Abbassi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abbassi circles away.
Abbassi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbassi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Knapp with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Knapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbassi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbassi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abbassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knapp is looking to clinch but Abbassi is avoiding it.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abbassi as he jumps to the side. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Knapp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abbassi did well to prevent Knapp getting side control.
Abbassi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbassi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Knapp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbassi's waist but Abbassi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knapp off to one side.
Knapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Abbassi circles away.
Abbassi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbassi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Knapp darts in and clinches Abbassi up against the cage.#T1#
Knapp is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Abbassi has Knapp pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Abbassi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knapp tumbling to the mat - Abbassi dives into Knapp's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knapp is trying to keep Abbassi in close.
#SUB2#
Abbassi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbassi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Knapp throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Abbassi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knapp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abbassi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knapp.
Abbassi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knapp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knapp lands a couple of digs.
Knapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knapp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knapp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbassi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Knapp postures up in Abbassi's guard and throws a big left but Abbassi blocks it.
Knapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knapp throwing strikes from guard but Abbassi blocks nicely.
Knapp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knapp shoots in but Abbassi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abbassi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Victor Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp wants to clinch up but Abbassi keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Abbassi pushes him off.
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 Victor Knapp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knapp, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Knapp!
Ishaar Abbassi spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to all my fans/coaches and team for not being able to bring the pain tonight and most importantly. Waan ka xumahay hooyo iyo aabe'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Zutis lands a lovely overhand right.
Zutis tries for a takedown but Abbassi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zutis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abbassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Zutis closes the distance and clinches.
Abbassi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zutis after a bit of a struggle.
Zutis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abbassi.
Abbassi is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishaar Abbassi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zutis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abbassi can't fight it off and eventually Zutis manages to take the fight to the floor. Abbassi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Abbassi keeping moving, preventing Zutis from controlling successfully.
Zutis wants to stand and escape but instead Abbassi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Abbassi has gone for a leg lock! Zutis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abbassi's guard.#REVB#
Zutis wants to control from the top but Abbassi keeps moving. #T2#
Abbassi is controlling Zutis's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbassi looking to control.
Abbassi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zutis controls the pace.
Abbassi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zutis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Abbassi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zutis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zutis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Abbassi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Zutis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abbassi holds on and takes a little breather.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zutis wants to stand and escape but instead Abbassi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Abbassi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zutis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abbassi has Zutis in his guard.#REVB#
Zutis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zutis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristaps Zutis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abbassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Abbassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zutis tries to clinch there but Abbassi circles away.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zutis throws a series of punches but Abbassi avoids them all with ease.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbassi as he avoids it easily.
Abbassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zutis sprawls and moves away.
Ishaar Abbassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristaps Zutis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbassi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zutis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zutis is looking to clinch but Abbassi is avoiding it.
Abbassi swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Abbassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zutis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abbassi is defending well for now.#TD2#
Zutis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zutis manages to end up in side control.
Abbassi tries to bench press Zutis off him but Zutis keeps the position.
Zutis wants to take a breather but Abbassi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zutis.
Abbassi is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Zutis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abbassi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abbassi wants to sweep here but Zutis controlling him for the moment.
Zutis trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbassi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Abbassi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zutis preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abbassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zutis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zutis lands with a nice combination. Abbassi backs away looking to recover.#T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zutis.
Abbassi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zutis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abbassi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zutis.
Zutis is looking to take a break and control but Abbassi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abbassi wants to control but Zutis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristaps Zutis 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zutis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abbassi's guard.
Abbassi looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbassi, not yet.
Zutis postures up.
Zutis throwing strikes from guard but Abbassi blocks nicely.
Abbassi trying to keep a closed guard but Zutis is proving a slippery customer.
Zutis content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbassi has Zutis pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Abbassi keeping full guard, as Zutis tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zutis is looking to clinch but Abbassi is avoiding it.
Abbassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zutis sprawls and moves away.
Ishaar Abbassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Zutis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abbassi, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Zutis successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Abbassi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zutis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zutis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Abbassi wants to sweep here but Zutis controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Zutis wants to stand and escape but instead Abbassi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Abbassi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Abbassi has gone for a leg lock! Zutis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abbassi's guard.#REVB#
Zutis wants to stand but Abbassi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Abbassi is trying to control the position but Zutis postures up.
Abbassi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zutis tries to get to full guard but Abbassi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Abbassi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Abbassi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zutis is just riding it out for now. Abbassi eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Abbassi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zutis has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Zutis is doing well to control the position and prevent Abbassi from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Abbassi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zutis defends it well. #SUB#
Abbassi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zutis is just riding it out for now. Abbassi eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abbassi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristaps Zutis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zutis 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristaps Zutis!
In defeat, Ishaar Abbassi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to all my fans/coaches and team for not being able to bring the pain tonight and most importantly. Waan ka xumahay hooyo iyo aabe'.
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