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Event:
HI 53: Fresh Blud Special
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Malik Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawler slows down the pace here.
Lawler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Lawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawler lands a shoulder strike.
Lawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik Ali.
Malik Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Lawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lawler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik Ali tries to work over Lawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Lawler trying to land knees to the body.
Lawler throws a head punch that misses.
Lawler stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Malik Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Lawler is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Lawler lands a takedown into guard.
Lawler won't allow Malik Ali to sweep him here.
Lawler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawler is looking to work some ground and pound but Malik Ali has wrist control.
Lawler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malik Ali wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.
Lawler postures up in Malik Ali's guard and throws a big left but Malik Ali blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malik Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Lawler wants to control from the top but Malik Ali keeps moving.
Lawler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malik Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malik Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malik Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malik Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler avoids the body shot from Malik Ali.
#CL2#
Malik Ali has managed to clinch.
Malik Ali misses with the head strike.
Lawler is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Lawler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malik Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Lawler controls the action.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lawler.
Malik Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malik Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Lawler tightens his grip and picks Malik Ali up, before dumping him to the ground. Malik Ali manages to land in guard.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malik Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Malik Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawler.
Malik Ali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Malik Ali decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Lawler leaning against his opponent.
Lawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik Ali.
Malik Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Malik Ali.
Malik Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malik Ali letting Lawler take a breather here.#T2#
Lawler blocks an uppercut.
Lawler pushes Malik Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malik Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malik Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malik Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malik Ali can do to turn this around?
Lawler has Malik Ali pressed against the cage.
Lawler misses with a punch on the inside.
Malik Ali looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawler.
Malik Ali wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that second 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.
#R3##CL#
Lawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lawler.
Malik Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawler lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Lawler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malik Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Malik Ali is trying to remain composed but Lawler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lawler struggling to land strikes to the head as Malik Ali covers up.
Lawler gets his hands free as Malik Ali looks to control.
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!
Malik Ali is trying to remain composed but Lawler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
What can Malik Ali do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lawler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T1#
Lawler misses with an elbow to the head.
Lawler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Malik Ali.
Malik Ali trying to control but not successfully.
Lawler thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lawler punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lawler punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lawler throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lawler has Malik Ali flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lawler landing with strikes.
Malik Ali can't escape the position.
Malik Ali is trying to remain composed but Lawler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2#
Lawler thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lawler missing with strikes from the back.
Lawler gets his hands free as Malik Ali looks to control.
Malik Ali covering up well and avoiding damage.
Malik Ali is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lawler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Robbie Lawler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lawler is persistently looking for the submission but Malik Ali is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Lawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Lawler has managed to clinch.
Malik Ali tries to circle away but Lawler has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malik Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawler scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Lawler has clasped his hands together around Malik Ali's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lawler lands a few punches from side control.
Lawler working the strikes but Malik Ali uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lawler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Malik Ali to regain full guard.
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!
Lawler connects with a couple of short punches.
Malik Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler postures up and lands a big shot to Malik Ali's brow.
Malik Ali keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.
Lawler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malik Ali is trying to keep Lawler in close.
Malik Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malik Ali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malik Ali keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.
Malik Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malik Ali! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler misses with a kick to the body.
Lawler throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Malik Ali gets tackled into the cage by Lawler. Lawler maintains the clinch.
Malik Ali taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler had his way with Hasan Malik Ali in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Malik Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malik Ali looks to land a left hand but Lawler moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Lawler gets a clinch.
Malik Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lawler - that landed with a thud.
Lawler blocking some punches.
Malik Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malik Ali.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Lawler on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Lawler.
Malik Ali is trying to stall.
Malik Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Malik Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malik Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Lawler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawler is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawler.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malik Ali avoids it.
Malik Ali is working Lawler over against the cage.
Malik Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malik Alis head.
Robbie Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lawler trying to land knees to the body.
Malik Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malik Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawler stalling against the cage.
Malik Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malik Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik Ali prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Lawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawler, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lawler!
Robbie Lawler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Malik Ali looks to land a left hand but Lawler moved out of range nicely.
Lawler is looking to counter the offense by Malik Ali and move into the clinch.
Lawler ducks under a wild hook from Malik Ali.
Lawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lawler slips under a jab.
Lawler slips a jab from Malik Ali.
Malik Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Malik Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malik Ali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawler with a body shot.#CL2#
Malik Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malik Ali working aggressively here.
Lawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Malik Ali is trying to force a seperation but Lawler has the dominant position.
Lawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lawler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Lawler lands an uppercut.
Malik Ali tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Malik Ali back against the cage.
Malik Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawler gets an underhook and turns Malik Ali into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malik Ali seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A short right from Lawler.
Malik Ali wants to stall.
Lawler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malik Ali after a bit of a struggle.
Malik Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawler is keeping busy.
Lawler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malik Ali is defending well for now.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malik Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Malik Ali fails to land.
Lawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malik Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malik Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malik Ali tries to break free but Lawler pushes him back against the cage.
Lawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawler lands a body punch.
Malik Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Malik Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Lawler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Malik Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Lawler tries to land knees in the clinch but Malik Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Lawler keeps control of Malik Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malik Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Malik Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawler gets an underhook and turns Malik Ali into the cage.
Malik Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malik Ali is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malik Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Lawler. #T4#
Lawler is stalling here.
Malik Ali trying to control the position but instead, Lawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malik Ali into the cage.
Lawler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Malik Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawler lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that round.
That's time! Lawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Malik Ali moves into range and clinches up with Lawler.
Malik Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawler blocks an uppercut.
Malik Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malik Ali letting Lawler take a breather here.
Malik Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Lawler to work.
Malik Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Lawler has picked Malik Ali up - he's going for a ride! Lawler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Lawler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malik Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawler.
Malik Ali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawler's back!#SU2#
Malik Ali gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Lawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malik Ali.
Malik Ali misses with a straight right.
Lawler lands the left hand.#CL2#
Malik Ali rushes Lawler and presses him up against the cage.
Malik Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawler gets an underhook and turns Malik Ali into the cage.
Lawler scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawler.#T2#
Lawler stalls.
Malik Ali misses with some punches.
Malik Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malik Ali misses with the head strike.
Lawler stalling the fight.
Malik Ali pushes Lawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawler prevents a body shot from Malik Ali.
Lawler avoiding damage.
Come on Lawler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robbie Lawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Lawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malik Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawler is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawler.
Malik Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawler.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malik Ali avoids it.
Malik Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawler stalling the fight.
Malik Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Lawler controls the action.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malik Ali.
Lawler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malik Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malik Ali working aggressively here.
Malik Ali takes a shot to the head.
Lawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lawler lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Lawler wants the takedown. Malik Ali is fighting it off but Lawler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malik Ali's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler tries to bum rush Malik Ali with a series of wild strikes but Malik Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Malik Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Lawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malik Ali.
Malik Ali cracks Lawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malik Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
Malik Ali is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malik Ali.#CL2#
Malik Ali clinches.
Malik Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Lawler.
Lawler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malik Ali is defending well for now.#T1#
Lawler slowing the pace effectively.
Malik Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malik Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malik Ali tries a body shot but Lawler blocks it.
Malik Ali blocks a body shot from Lawler.
Malik Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Lawler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malik Ali.
Malik Ali tries to circle away but Lawler has him pinned against the cage.
Lawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malik Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Lawler controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malik Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Lawler.
#T2#
Lawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Lawler has Malik Ali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lawler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Malik Ali tumbling to the mat - Lawler dives into Malik Ali's guard.
Lawler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malik Ali keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.
Lawler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malik Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Lawler is proving a slippery customer.
Lawler is in close to Malik Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malik Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Malik Ali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malik Ali is keeping the position for now.
Lawler throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawler trying to control but Malik Ali is working from the bottom.
Lawler throwing strikes from guard but Malik Ali blocks nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robbie Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malik Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malik Ali misses with a wild combination.
Malik Ali throws a hook but Lawler blocks it.
Malik Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malik Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malik Ali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malik Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malik Ali is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Lawler clinches.
Hasan Malik Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Malik Ali as the two fighters clinch.
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 Robbie Lawler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawler, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lawler!
A relieved looking Robbie Lawler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Bzura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Bzura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malik Ali is looking to improve his position.
Bzura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malik Ali trying to control but Bzura postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bzura is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malik Ali wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Malik Ali wants to control but Bzura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bzura trying to control the pace.
Bzura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malik Ali for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bzura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bzura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malik Ali dips to his left and cracks Bzura with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Arkadiusz Bzura has been cut.
Bzura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Bzura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malik Ali is trying to defend but Bzura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bzura is nestled in close to Malik Ali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Malik Ali is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bzura jumps into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Bzura decides to stand back up. #TD#
Malik Ali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bzura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malik Ali is trying to keep Bzura in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bzura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bzura continues to stall.#T3##ES2#
Malik Ali manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Malik Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bzura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malik Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bzura throws a sloppy body shot
and Malik Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bzura walks straight into a right hand from Malik Ali - that's dropped him! Malik Ali jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bzura from any more punishment! Bzura complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hasan Malik Ali!
Hasan Malik Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston stalling the fight.
Malik Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malik Ali tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Preston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malik Ali prevents it.
#TD2#
Preston gets control of Malik Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Preston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Preston wants to sweep here but Malik Ali controlling him for the moment.
Malik Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Preston is working an open guard so Malik Ali takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malik Ali misses with the combination.
Preston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malik Ali defends it well.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malik Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.#TD2#
Preston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Malik Ali has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Preston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Malik Ali circles away.
Will Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malik Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik Ali lands a body shot.
Malik Ali scores with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Preston clinches.
Malik Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Preston stalling.
Malik Ali is working Preston over against the cage.
Malik Ali throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Preston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malik Ali uses from the top position.
Malik Ali wants to stand and escape but instead Preston has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Malik Ali wants to control the position but Preston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Malik Ali wants to control but Preston is keeping busy.
Preston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Malik Ali trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Preston looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Preston is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malik Ali has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malik Ali! #SU#
Malik Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Malik Ali stalks Preston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Preston's face. Preston staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Preston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malik Ali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Preston is in Malik Ali's guard.#ES#
Malik Ali has his feet on Preston's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Malik Ali.#TD2#
Preston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malik Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Preston finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Malik Ali has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Preston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malik Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Malik Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malik Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Malik Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malik Ali leaning against his opponent.
Malik Ali seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Malik Ali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Malik Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malik Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Preston in his tracks.
Malik Ali throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Preston gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Preston grinds an elbow into Malik Ali's temple. #SUB2#
Preston is trying to get an arm triangle but Malik Ali is defending well.
Preston wants to control but Malik Ali is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik Ali is looking to regain half guard here but Preston keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Preston wants to control but Malik Ali is keeping him busy.
Malik Ali is looking to regain half guard here but Preston keeps moving and retains side control.
Malik Ali is working hard here to advance position.
Preston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malik Ali will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Preston misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Preston controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Preston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malik Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malik Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik Ali misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Malik Ali gets caught napping as Preston dives in and scores a takedown. Malik Ali manages to retain guard.#ES#
Malik Ali uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Preston scores with a takedown into Malik Ali's guard.
Malik Ali wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment.
Preston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SU2#
Preston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malik Ali, up you get!
No joy there for Malik Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasan Malik Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malik Ali lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Malik Ali tries to sprawl but Preston drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Malik Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Preston is on him like a limpet, forcing Malik Ali back against the cage.#TD2#
Preston decides to pull guard. #SU#
Malik Ali stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Malik Ali tries to sprawl but Preston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Malik Ali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Preston is working away from the top position though.
Preston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malik Ali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hasan Malik Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malik Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Malik Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malik Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Malik Ali.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Preston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malik Ali won't be happy with that. #ES#
Malik Ali throws Preston to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Malik Ali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston won't allow Malik Ali to sweep him here.
Preston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Preston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Preston preventing the sweep.
Malik Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malik Ali wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malik Ali tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Preston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malik Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Preston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Malik Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preston throws a head kick but Malik Ali moves out of range.
#TD2#
Preston shoots in and bounces Malik Ali off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Preston trying to control but Malik Ali is working from the bottom.
Malik Ali looking to control but Preston passes into half guard.
#T3#
Preston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malik Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malik Ali is trying to maintain the position but Preston is very close to passing his half guard.
Malik Ali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malik Ali.#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.
Preston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but Malik Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston postures up.
Malik Ali looking to control but Preston passes into half guard.
Preston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Will Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Malik Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage.
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 Hasan Malik Ali.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malik Ali, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasan Malik Ali!
Our winner, Hasan Malik Ali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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