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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
Hai controls the action.
Souza wants to control his opponent's hands but Hai gets his hands free. #SUB#
Hai has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Souza! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hai gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hai has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Buchanan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hai is trying to keep an underhook but Buchanan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buchanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hai wants to stand but Buchanan is controlling the position.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buchanan scoring with some ground and pound.
Buchanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buchanan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Buchanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Buchanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buchanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Buchanan throws an elbow that misses. Hai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buchanan's guard. Nice move by Hai!#REVR#
Buchanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hai looking to pass the guard.
Buchanan wants to control but Hai passes easily into half guard.
Buchanan tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg.
Hai content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Buchanan trying to hold on to Hai's head to control him but Hai postures up.
Hai passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buchanan wants to hold on but Hai pushes him away.#SUB#
Hai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Buchanan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan prevents Hai from improving position.
Buchanan wants to control but Hai postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Hai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Buchanan is not content to let Hai control the position.
Buchanan is trying to get back to his feet.
Hai advances to mount.
Hai works his way to his opponent's back.
Hai not allowing Buchanan to control his hands. #SUB#
Hai working for the choke. #SUB#
Hai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Buchanan is defending well though. Hai let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB#
Hai has managed to slip his arm under Buchanan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Buchanan is tapping out! Submission win for Hai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Creel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hai advances to half guard.
Hai stalling.
Hai is trying to control the action in half guard but Creel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hai slows the pace down in half guard.
Hai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hai is looking for a kimura here.
Hai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Hai moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Hai is trying to get an arm triangle but Creel is defending well.
Hai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hai trying to control the position but Creel is working away.
Hai takes a little break here. Creel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hai takes a little break here. Creel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hai is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hai advances nicely into full mount.
Creel tries to lock up and control but Hai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hai controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Creel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hai. #SUB2#
Creel has left one of his arms exposed and Hai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Creel screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Creel pushes Hai up against the cage in a clinch.
Hai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creel's efforts to push away.
Creel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Creel pulls guard successfully.
Hai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hai stops Creel from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is pushing down on Creel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creel is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hai wants to free his trapped foot but Creel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Hai is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai looks winded!
Creel manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Creel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hai pushing down on Creel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hai trying to pass the guard but Creel defending well.
Hai is keen to just control but Creel is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Creel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hai wants to take a breather but Creel is having none of it. #T3#
Hai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Creel is looking to control Hai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creel avoid being mounted?
Hai tries to pass to full mount but Creel defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hai gets caught flat footed, as Creel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hai wants to sweep but no luck.
Hai pulls Creel in to control the position.
Creel content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Creel wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Creel advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creel is just content to waste time from the top position. Hai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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 Caspar Creel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hai shoots in looking for a takedown but Creel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Creel throws a big counter combination but Hai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Creel's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caspar Creel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Creel shoots in and gets a takedown into Hai's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hai can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Creel has gone for a leg lock! Hai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creel's guard.#REVB#
Creel wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hai passes Creel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Hai 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.
Hai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Hai trying to control the action but Creel is working from the bottom.
Abdul Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creel is pressing down on Hai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Creel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Creel is retaining full guard.
Hai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
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.
Creel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Creel wants to stand but Hai is controlling the position.
Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hai preventing the sweep.
Hai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Creel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Creel tries to clinch but Hai is having none of it.
Hai tries to counter with a clinch but Creel shakes him off and moves away.
Creel wants to clinch up but Hai keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hai lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Creel is retaining full guard.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully. #ES#
Creel pushes Hai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Creel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Creel trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom. #T4#
Creel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Creel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hai has locked up a guillotine! Hai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Creel is holding on here and Hai must be using up a lot of energy. Creel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Creel tries to clinch up.
Hai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creel as he jumps to the side.
Creel throws a series of punches but Hai avoids them all with ease.
Creel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Creel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hai sprawls well initially but Creel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hai tries to roll over but Creel keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Creel seems to be working for a kimura but Hai defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creel controlling the action here. #T1#
Hai keeping hold of Creel's head, controlling as best he can.
Creel is trying to control. Hai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hai shoots in looking for a takedown. Creel tries to sprawl out of it but Hai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Hai closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Creel lands a takedown into guard.
Hai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Creel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Creel postures up in Hai's guard and throws a big left but Hai blocks it. #SU#
Creel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Creel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hai.
Hai with the counter takedown but Creel avoids it easily.
No luck for Hai with that takedown attempt.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hai.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creel lands a nice hook to Hai's body. Hai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Creel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Creel trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom.
Creel throwing strikes from guard but Hai blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creel is looking to stand up but Hai won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caspar Creel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hai checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Creel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hai did well to prevent Creel getting side control.
Creel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hai's head. #SUB#
Creel is trying to work for a kimura but Hai is defending well.
Creel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hai's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creel trying to control from half guard but Hai is working away.
Creel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hai is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hai wants to get back to full guard but Creel has mounted him!
Hai blocking the ground and pound.
Hai can't escape the position.
Creel punching from mount but Hai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Creel looking to finish with strikes here!
Hai blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Hai blocking the ground and pound.
Creel wants to control the pace but Hai is squirming around nicely.
Creel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Creel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hai is surviving well by controlling Creel's body position as best he can.
Creel trying to control but Hai is having none of it. #T3#
Hai is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Creel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Creel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hai wants to hold on but Creel pushes him away.
Creel trying to control but Hai is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Creel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caspar Creel dominated that second round.
That's time! Creel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Creel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Creel is looking for a kimura but Hai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Creel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Creel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hai sees it coming and defends easily.
Hai is not content to let Creel control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Creel wants to take a breather but Hai is having none of it. #SUB#
Creel is trying to work for a kimura but Hai is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hai is not content to let Creel control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Creel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hai can do to turn this around?
Creel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Creel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Creel duly obliges. #TD#
Creel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Hai tries to escape but Creel is in control.
Creel controls the position.
Hai tries to buck Creel off but Creel is having none of it.#SU#
Creel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Creel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hai!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Creel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##CL#
Creel moves into range and clinches up with Hai.
I was talking to Creel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hai blocks the elbow strike.
Creel is looking to break free of the clinch but Hai has double underhooks.
Creel tries to circle away but Hai has him pinned against the cage.
Creel gets underhooks to prevent Hai's takedown attempt.
Hai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Creel pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Creel pulls guard successfully.
Hai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
Caspar Creel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creel wants to stand and escape but Hai is having none of it.
Abdul Hai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caspar Creel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hai wants to pass the guard but Creel is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caspar Creel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Creel 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caspar Creel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hai to the ground. Jones is now in Hai's guard.
Hai looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hai is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brano Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Liddell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hai's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liddell.
Hai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liddell's guard. #REVB#
Hai pushes down on Liddell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hai trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Hai trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is controlling the pace.
It looks like Hai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Liddell is trying to stand.
Hai controlling the action here.
Liddell controlling the position well.
Liddell wants to control but Hai is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Hai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hai is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hai prevents Liddell from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Liddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Liddell is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Liddell looks to land a strike but Hai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Hai looking for a guillotine here but Liddell defends easily.
Liddell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liddell throws an elbow that misses. Hai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liddell's guard. Nice move by Hai!#REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hai is in close to Liddell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liddell wants to sweep but Hai has passed to side control!
Hai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Liddell's legs.
Liddell regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liddell pushes Hai off looking to stand but Hai dives back in and keeps control.
Hai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liddell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hai is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Hai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Hai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Liddell wants to stand and escape but Hai is having none of it.
Hai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Hai stops Liddell from standing up.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Hai tries to pass.
Hai keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liddell has his hands on Hai's head, controlling the position.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hai controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Liddell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liddell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Liddell escapes and gets back to his feet.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Hai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.#CL#
Liddell clinches with his opponent.
Liddell is trying to break the clinch but Hai has him pressed against the cage.
Hai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hai is breathing heavily.
Hai blocks the elbow strike.
Hai wants to take the fight to the mat but Liddell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mike Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hai.#TD#
Liddell manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell has Hai pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Hai is pushing down on Liddell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liddell is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hai prevents Liddell from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Hai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hai wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy.
Liddell tries to roll over but Hai keeps him under control.
Liddell pushes Hai off looking to stand but Hai dives back in and keeps control.
Liddell gets full guard.#ES#
Liddell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hai is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Liddell prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Liddell is trying to keep an underhook but Hai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Liddell tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg.
Hai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working.
Hai trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it. #SUB2#
Hai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liddell tries to roll over but Hai keeps him under control.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Liddell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hai shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Hai with that takedown attempt.
Hai misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell feinted with a counter takedown.
Mike Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hai.
Hai looks to clinch
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Hai backing up. Hai nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Hai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hai looking to pass the guard.
Liddell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hai looking to pass the guard.
Liddell 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#
Hai gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Liddell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Hai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hai gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Liddell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hai's guard.
Liddell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hai's guard.#SUB#
Liddell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Liddell, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
Hai looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Liddell throwing strikes from guard but Hai blocks nicely.
Liddell throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liddell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Liddell stands up and waves to Hai to follow him. #TD#
Liddell gets a double leg takedown into Hai's guard.
Liddell wants to stand but Hai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Abdul Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liddell 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Liddell!
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