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Event:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sarfraz Ali! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ali takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Toehold jumps guard.
Toehold wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ali is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ali prevents Toehold from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control but Ali postures up.
#T1#
Ali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali not doing much here.
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Ali has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Toehold looking for subs from the bottom but Ali mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ali (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to improve his position but instead Ali has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ali (6) vs (0) Toehold
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Toehold is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ali keeps control of the position easily here as Toehold tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ali controls the position.
Toehold can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ali gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
Toehold tries to escape but Ali has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ali's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ali (6) vs (2) Toehold
Ali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ali (8) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ali has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Toehold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ali is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Toehold pulls down on the head and he's put Ali to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Toehold!
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Finger throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Finger throws a big shot that misses.
Finger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finger is able to avoid easily.
Ali moves out of range as Finger strikes.
Ali slips a jab from Finger.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Finger's defenses.
Ali throws a hook but Finger avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali defending well as Finger loads up on a big left hand.
Ali lands a jab to Finger's midsection.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Good exchange - Finger coming out on top.
Finger throws a hook but Ali blocks it.#T1#
Finger walks into a left hand.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finger.
A jab from Finger misses.
Finger lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali feints and then cracks Finger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finger down.
Finger scores with a jab to the head.
Ali cracks Finger with a good jab.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finger throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Finger looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
We've been informed that Ali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Finger drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Finger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Finger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finger.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.
Finger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finger.
#T2#
Finger loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finger checks it well.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finger.
Ali moves away from the strike by Finger.
Finger walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Finger throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali stuns Finger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finger throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Finger should have avoided that one.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finger is looking to counter punch.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finger throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali scores with a hook.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finger's head.
Finger checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Finger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Finger looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali throws a leg kick but Finger sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Ali with a jab.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Finger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali slips under a jab.
Finger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Finger misses.
Ali slips a straight right by Finger.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Finger's shoulder, as Finger tries to avoid the shot.
Ali punishes Finger's body with a nice straight punch.
Finger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finger misses with a few strikes there.
Finger throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Finger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Finger misses.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finger lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finger slips under a jab from Ali.
Finger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Finger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali lands a front kick.#T4#
Ali throws a leg kick but Finger moved away.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Finger off balance momentarily.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finger's hands.
Ali blocks a jab.
Finger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finger defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Ali moves away from the strike by Finger.
Ali digs a good body shot into Finger's ribs.
Finger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger throws out a powerful jab.
Finger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Ali misses.
Finger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Ali.
Finger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ali.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali tries a low kick but Finger avoids it.
Ali throws a leg kick but Finger moved away.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Finger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.
Ali digs a good hook to Finger's body.
Finger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finger misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finger misses with a straight left.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ali scores with a hook.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finger at a distance.
Ali walks into a jab.
A jab from Finger finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Finger finish him?
A swing and a miss from Finger.
Finger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Finger takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finger to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finger pounces like a tiger and cracks Ali with a vicious hook! Ali is down but not out! Finger follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Middle Finger!
A victorious Middle Finger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 856 Bathory vs. Ho Joy
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Gorge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Gorge lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Gorge blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge blocks a leg kick.
Gorge needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gorge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Gorge.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorge scrambles back to his feet.
Gorge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Gorge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Gorge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gorge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Ali throws a jab when Gorge was well out of range.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Gorge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Gorge moved out of range.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Gorge avoids it.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
A cross from Ali lands.
Gorge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
Ali swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Gorge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali thuds his shin into the meat of Gorge's side.
A shot to the liver by Gorge. Beautiful body shot.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Gorge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Ali.
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorge loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Gorge looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Gorge misses with a leg kick.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Gorge as he checks the leg kick.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Gorge throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Gorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gorge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Gorge walks into a left hand.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gorge momentarily.
Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gorge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Gorge's leg but Gorge calmly moves out of range.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Gorge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge throws a counter combo.
Gorge shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Gorge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali cracks Gorge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali walks into a jab.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Gorge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorge blocks a leg kick.
Gorge moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorge.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Gorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Gorge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gorge walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Gorge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Gorge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Gorge tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Gorge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gorge misses with a few strikes there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gorge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ali has got the better of the exchanges.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Gorge staying out of range there.
Gorge blocks the body kick.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali wants to slow Gorge down by chopping away at his legs.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Ali.
#T3#
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorge scores with a nice head shot.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Gorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Gorge's knee but Gorge avoids it well.
Gorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Gorge moved out of range nicely.
Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorge with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.
Gorge throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Gorge throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
It appears Ali was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge fakes the leg kick and cracks Ali in the body.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Gorge moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Gorge slips a straight right by Ali.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Gorge moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali throws a leg kick
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
Gorge blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali lands the left hand.
Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Gorge's leg but Gorge calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Gorge's defenses.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gorge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Gorge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Gorge wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Ali throws a leg kick
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Gorge moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for Gorge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali delivers a nice body kick.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Gorge moves his leg out of the way.
Gorge checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali scores with the left hand. Gorge knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorge swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorge with a jab.
Ali tries to move into range but Gorge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali thuds a left hand into Gorge's body.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gorge counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Ali takes a swing at Gorge's ribcage but misses.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorge tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali with a hook.
Gorge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorge.
Gorge takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ali misses its target.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali scores with a hook.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.#T3#
Ali throws a leg kick
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
Gorge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorge scrambles back to his feet.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Gorge sees coming a mile off.
Gorge throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Gorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorge misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Gorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Gorge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gorge defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Ali.
Gorge cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gorge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorge scrambles back to his feet.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Gorge off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Ali.
Gorge flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Gorge throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gorge's head backwards.
Gorge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Gorge settles back down.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
Gorge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Gorge.
Gorge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Gorge is out of range.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Gorge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Ali misses.
Gorge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A victorious Sarfraz Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Bandini steps away.
A right-left combo lands from Bandini.
Bandini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Ali.
Bandini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandini scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Bandini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali lands with a straight right. Bandini didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bandini misses with a body kick.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Bandini lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Ali feints and then cracks Bandini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandini down.
We've been informed that Ali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali throws a low kick but Bandini moves out of range easily.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandini.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bandini throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick from Bandini misses.
Ali throws out a counter right but Bandini avoids it with no problem.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Bandini off balance momentarily.
Bandini slips under a jab from Ali.
Bandini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bandini shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Bandini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Bandini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali moves away from the strike by Bandini.
A big right from Bandini misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandini's sensitive parts.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Bandini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandini throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Bandini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Bandini misses. #CL#
Bandini clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bandini breaks from the clinch.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Bandini throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bandini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bandini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bandini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandini half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Bandini off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bandini.
Bandini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali is looking to slow Bandini down with leg kicks. #CL#
Bandini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandini.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Bandini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bandini lands with a cross.
Bandini lands with a shot to the body.
Bandini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandini throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Bandini's head back.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandini sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Bandini misses.
Bandini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Bandini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bandini throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Bandini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Bandini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bandini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali sizes up Bandini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Bandini moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandini's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Ali.
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandini checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
Bandini cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mac Bandini will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Ali misses.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandini lands a jab to the head.
Ali scores with the left hand. Bandini knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandini throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali lands with a straight right. Bandini didn't see that one coming.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Bandini tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandini throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Bandini.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range. #T1#
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini checks the leg kick.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Good work by Bandini as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Bandini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Bandini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandini with a nice calf kick.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali connects with a right hand. Bandini shakes it off.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Bandini checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Bandini moved out of range.
Bandini tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Bandini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Bandini.
#T2#
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand.
Ali digs a good hook to Bandini's body.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
Bandini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandini at a distance.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandini finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Ali tenderised Bandini's leg. Bandini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandini throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Bandini throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandini.
Ali blocks a jab.
Bandini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali scores with a jab. Bandini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Bandini staying out of range there.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bandini. That's going to slow Ali down.
Bandini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bandini misses with a two punch combination.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bandini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandini sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
Ali with a hook.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Bandini.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Ali lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Bandini tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bandini checks it well.
Ali misses with a hook. Bandini ducked under it nicely.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bandini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Bandini's knee but Bandini avoids it well.
Bandini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Bandini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Bandini moved away.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Bandini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandini is wise to it.
Bandini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bandini misses.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali jabs Bandini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Bandini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandini throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ali digs a good hook to Bandini's body.
Ali misses the jab.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bandini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali throws a leg kick but Bandini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Bandini.
Ali moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Ali checks a low kick from Bandini.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Bandini seems unphased.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Bandini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Bandini.
Bandini misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali checks the leg kick.#T1#
Bandini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Ali lands a nice hook to Bandini's body. Bandini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.#CL#
Bandini clinches with his opponent.
Ali tries a body shot but Bandini blocks it.
#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Bandini lands a jab to the head.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandini. That did some damage!
Ali takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandini.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandini duly obliges.
Bandini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bandini is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandini slips a straight right by Ali.
Bandini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bandini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali misses with a hook. Bandini ducked under it nicely.
Bandini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Bandini.
Ali jabs at Bandini's body.
Ali cracks Bandini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandini.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Ali.
Bandini lands a jab to the head.
Bandini loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Bandini.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Bandini avoids it.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali with a nice cross.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Ali misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Bandini tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Bandini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Ali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bandini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandini tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Donk. Bandini catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Bandini misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Bandini's knee but Bandini avoids it well.
Bandini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandini checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali cracks Bandini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandini.
A big right from Ali misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali thumps Jack with a low kick.
A cross from Jack lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Ali tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Ali misses with a right hand
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali cracks Jack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali with a hook.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Jack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Ali throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jack avoids it.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Jack 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.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack connects with the punch.
Jack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ali had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jack slips under a jab.
Jack avoids the body shot from Ali.
Jack slips a straight right by Ali.#CL2#
Jack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Jack lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ali is looking to break free of the clinch but Jack has double underhooks.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Jack blocks a body shot from Ali.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack lands a jab to the head.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali misses the body punch
and Jack counters with an inside leg kick.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali throws a front kick that sends Jack stumbling back into the cage.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Ali checks a leg kick.
And Ali counters with a quick kick to the body but Jack blocks it.
Ali lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack blocks a leg kick.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Ali as he checks the leg kick.
Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jack blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Jack slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ali thuds his right hand into Jack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Jack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jack clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ali breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Jack.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Jack throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
Jack motions for Ali to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Jack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack slips under a jab.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Jack avoids the body shot from Ali.
Jack wants to counter with a clinch but Ali pushes him away.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack avoids a kick to the body.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack wants to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch position.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack lands with a good body shot.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Ali misses.
Jab, jab by Jack - just one landing.
Jack connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Jack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ali.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali misses with the body kick
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Jack's head back.
Ali takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Jack throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Jack down.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Ali half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jack thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Jack throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.#T4#
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!
Jack is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jack just manages to avoid it.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Jack off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Jack feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Jack takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taylor Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jack looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.
Donk. Jack catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Ali misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Ali throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Jack tries to counter with a clinch but Ali shakes him off and moves away.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ali thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Ali misses with a body shot
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.#T2#
Jack checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Jack blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
And Ali counters with a quick kick to the body but Jack blocks it.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack checks the leg kick.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Jack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ali motions for Jack to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jack stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a nice body shot.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
A low kick lands for Jack.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jack.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jack 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack!
After winning the bout, Taylor Jack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali connects with a body shot.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali sizes up Kitjakarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ali moves out of range as Kitjakarn strikes.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kitjakarn.
Ali staying out of range there.
Kitjakarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitjakarn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range nicely.
Kitjakarn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Ali.
#T1#
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kitjakarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kitjakarn defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ali is able to avoid easily.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kitjakarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitjakarn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitjakarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitjakarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Ali.
It looked like Kitjakarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
Ali throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Kitjakarn counters by moving into the clinch.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali blocks a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow. #T2#
Kitjakarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kitjakarn is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitjakarn.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ali takes a step back to recover.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Ali.
A leg kick checked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitjakarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Kitjakarn's leg but Kitjakarn calmly moves out of range.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Kitjakarn throws a good cross that connects.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali moves out of range as Kitjakarn strikes.
Kitjakarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Kitjakarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Ali.
Kitjakarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitjakarn. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitjakarn throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Kitjakarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Kitjakarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali thumps Kitjakarn with a low kick.
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Kitjakarn's ribs.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kitjakarn throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitjakarn.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali thuds his right hand into Kitjakarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Ali tenderised Kitjakarn's leg. Kitjakarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali delivers a nice body kick.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Ali throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitjakarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitjakarn. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kitjakarn rather than just go for the knockout.
Ali throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali misses the jab.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Kitjakarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitjakarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping right hand.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Kitjakarn ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitjakarn.
A big right from Kitjakarn misses.
Ali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Ali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kitjakarn doesn't seem phased though.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitjakarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.#CL#
Kitjakarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Kitjakarn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ali throws a wild body kick that Kitjakarn sees coming a mile off.
Kitjakarn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitjakarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a two punch combo.
Ali pushes Kitjakarn away with a front kick.
Kitjakarn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali slips under a jab from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kitjakarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Kitjakarn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kitjakarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kitjakarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kitjakarn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn jabs Ali right on the nose. Ali blinks but takes it well.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ali with the inside leg kick.
Kitjakarn tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitjakarn throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Kitjakarn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Biabas Kitjakarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Kitjakarn's leg but Kitjakarn calmly moves out of range.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kitjakarn is able to avoid easily.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn cracks a nice hook into Ali's ribs.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Kitjakarn dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Ali misses with a low kick as Kitjakarn jumps back.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Kitjakarn's belly button to the back.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Kitjakarn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Kitjakarn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Kitjakarn lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Good work by Kitjakarn as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitjakarn misses the target.
Kitjakarn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali misses with a hook to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Kitjakarn counters by moving into the clinch.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitjakarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali catches Kitjakarn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali motions for Kitjakarn to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitjakarn tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Kitjakarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Kitjakarn's shoulder, as Kitjakarn tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kitjakarn is out of range and Ali settles back down. #CL#
Kitjakarn closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali lands a left hand.
#T1#
Kitjakarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Kitjakarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Biabas Kitjakarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Kitjakarn.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitjakarn can pounce on him.
Kitjakarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kitjakarn. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitjakarn.
Ali throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kitjakarn. #T2#
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Kitjakarn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitjakarn scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitjakarn cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kitjakarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good shot there by Kitjakarn.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice body kick.
Kitjakarn lands the left hand.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Ali digs a good hook to Kitjakarn's body.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitjakarn jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kitjakarn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Kitjakarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Kitjakarn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kitjakarn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kitjakarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
That kick from Kitjakarn tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Kitjakarn moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Kitjakarn avoids a kick to the body.
Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitjakarn thuds his shin into the meat of Ali's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with an outside leg kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitjakarn. That's going to slow Ali down.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Kitjakarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitjakarn with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Kitjakarn counters by moving into the clinch.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biabas Kitjakarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biabas Kitjakarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitjakarn 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
A victorious Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PFC 276 Petrov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski motions for Ali to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatowski under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatowski thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing. #T1#
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali with a hook.
Good exchange - Ignatowski coming out on top.
Ali misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ignatowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatowski misses the target.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Ali slams his shin into Ignatowski's torso.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski with a nice cross.
Ignatowski tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali lands a jab to Ignatowski's midsection.
Ignatowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ignatowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali lands a nice hook to Ignatowski's body. Ignatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ali appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Ignatowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ignatowski.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Ignatowski.
Ali tries to work over Ignatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatowski controls the action.
A short left from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatowski. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ignatowski lands with a left to the head.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ignatowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ignatowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatowski blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Ali tries to move into range but Ignatowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali digs a good body shot into Ignatowski's ribs.
Ignatowski catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Ignatowski as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali cracks Ignatowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski lands a front kick.
Ignatowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
A jab from Ali misses. #T1#
A big left from Ali misses.
Ignatowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski checks the leg kick.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Ignatowski misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Ignatowski.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatowski seems unphased.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.#T2#
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ignatowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Ali.
Ali takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatowski as he connects with a hook.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatowski misses the target.
Ali defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ali misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Ignatowski steps away.#T4#
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatowski. Ignatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali digs a good body shot into Ignatowski's ribs.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali tests Ignatowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
As Ali backs away, Ignatowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali cracks Ignatowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ali with a jab.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
Ali misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Ignatowski lands with a right hand.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski lands with a cross.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ignatowski with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Donk. Ignatowski catches Ali right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ali misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ali's jaw. Ali's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ignatowski does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Joy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ho Joy. That did some damage!
We've been informed that Ali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali lands a body shot.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali thumps Ho Joy with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Ho Joy slips a straight right by Ali.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Ho Joy checks the leg kick.
Ho Joy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali looks for the body kick but Ho Joy saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali misses the jab.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho Joy blocks a jab.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Ali.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho Joy misses the target.
Ali throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ho Joy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ho Joy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali is looking to slow Ho Joy down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Ho Joy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy checks a leg kick.
Ali cracks Ho Joy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Ho Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Joy connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Ho Joy scores with a jab to the head.
Ho Joy is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Joy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho Joy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali misses the body punch
enabling Ho Joy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ho Joy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali sizes up Ho Joy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali is looking to slow Ho Joy down with leg kicks.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ho Joy tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Ali.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Joy tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Ho Joy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ho Joy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ho Joy walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Ali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ho Joy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ho Joy will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Ho Joy throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ho Joy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Ho Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Joy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy blocks a leg kick.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ho Joy throws a counter high kick but Ali was just alert enough to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Ho Joy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ho Joy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Joy manages to avoid it.
Ho Joy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ho Joy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Ho Joy cracks Ali with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ali looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ho Joy finish him?
Ali connects with a body shot.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ho Joy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Joy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Joy staying out of range there.
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!
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ho Joy is looking to counter punch.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Joy.
Ali throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
Ali cracks Ho Joy with an open hand slap.
Ho Joy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ho Joy defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ali backs away, Ho Joy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ho Joy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Joy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Ho Joy down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ho Joy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ho Joy slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ho Joy is able to avoid easily.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali feints and then cracks Ho Joy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho Joy down.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho Joy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho Joy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
It looked like Ho Joy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ali misses with a hook
letting Ho Joy counter with a right hand.
Ho Joy slips a straight right by Ali.
Ho Joy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ho Joy scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
Ho Joy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali throws a hook but Ho Joy blocks it.#T3#
Ali tries to work over Ho Joy's front leg with a kick but Ho Joy checks it.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ho Joy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali lands a jab to Ho Joy's midsection.
Ali lands a jab to Ho Joy's midsection.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Ho Joy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ho Joy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws a leg kick but Ho Joy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ali misses.
Ho Joy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Ali misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali stuns Ho Joy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ali! Ho Joy lets Ali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali clobbers Ho Joy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ali misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Ho Joy counters with a nice right hand that sends Ali toppling to the canvas! Ali scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ho Joy finish him?!
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Joy should have avoided that one.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Ho Joy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Ho Joy counters with a big left hand that crumples Ali! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy retains his featherweight title!
Do Ho Joy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
PFC 267 Joy vs Caunt
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
It seemed like Ignatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
Ali throws a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ali connects with a right hand. Ignatowski shakes it off.
Ali throws a leg kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Ignatowski instigates a clinch.
Ali tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatowski's elbow.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali digs a right hand into Ignatowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ignatowski's gas tank.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Ignatowski as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ignatowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatowski's elbow.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ali moves forwards but Ignatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali is looking to slow Ignatowski down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Ignatowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali moves away from the strike by Ignatowski. #T3#
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali scores with a jab. Ignatowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ali.
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.#T4#
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ignatowski looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski walks into a left hand.
Ali connects with a right hand. Ignatowski shakes it off.
Ignatowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Ignatowski sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali walks into a jab.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ali lands with a cross.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali is looking to slow Ignatowski down with leg kicks.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Ignatowski's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ignatowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ignatowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ignatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Ali misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ignatowski misses.
Ali tries to work over Ignatowski's front leg with a kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ali throws a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ali.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali connects with a right hand. Ignatowski shakes it off.
Ignatowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Ali misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ali swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ignatowski cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Ignatowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ali blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Ignatowski coming out on top.
Ali's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T3#
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski misses with a straight left.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Ali lands a nice hook to Ignatowski's body. Ignatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali is looking to chop away at Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali clobbers Ignatowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.#T4#
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatowski scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ali catches Ignatowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ali throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatowski defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatowski's head back.
#CL2#
Ignatowski clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski jumps guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Ali has passed into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
Ali trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ignatowski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ali is able to avoid easily.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Ali blocks a jab.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Ignatowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ignatowski walks into a jab.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
A jab lands there for Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
An out of breath Sarfraz Ali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pique.
Pique ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
A big right from Pique misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pique!
Pique buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pique has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pique ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
It looked like Pique wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pique tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pique.
Ali misses with a hook. Pique ducked under it nicely.
Pique throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Pique takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Pique connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely.
Pique misses with a body shot.
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!
Ali delivers a nice body kick.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Pique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Ali.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Pique is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ali thuds a left hand into Pique's body.
Pique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Pique.
Pique throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Pique is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Pique throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali catches Pique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Pique motions for Ali to come forward. Pique throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
Ali misses the jab.
Pique misses with a body kick.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Pique blocks the low kick.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pique.#T2#
Pique blocks a jab.
Pique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pique has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali misses the body punch
and Pique counters with an outside leg kick.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Pique counters with a low kick, right behind Ali 's knee.
Pique staying out of range there.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pique throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pique.
Pique looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali tries to move into range but Pique moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali defending well as Pique loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Pique.
Pique cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Pique lands a body shot.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Pique ducks down to avoid it.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Pique counters with a nice leg kick.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Pique fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ali on the side of the head.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pique throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali tries a quick counter leg kick but Pique is wise to it.
Pique throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Pique.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Pique's knee but Pique avoids it well.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Pique was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Ali.
Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Pique takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pique moves away.
Pique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pique misses the target.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pique lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Pique blocks a leg kick.
Ali jabs at Pique's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Pique fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali thumps Pique with a low kick.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Pique will probably get the nod.
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#
Pique scores with a jab to the head.
Ali thuds a left hand into Pique's body.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
A punch lands to the side of Pique 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pique steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
It looked like Pique was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pique lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pique throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pique.
Pique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pique. Pique obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pique blocks a leg kick.
Ali tries to work over Pique's front leg with a kick but Pique checks it.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Pique saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pique lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pique on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pique. That did some damage!
Pique throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pique lands with a right hand.
Pique slips a jab from Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pique looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Ali slips under a jab.
Pique doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Pique blocks a jab.
Pique gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pique misses with a leg kick.
Pique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali with the inside leg kick.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Pique.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pique walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Pique throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ali takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Pique, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Pique counters with a body kick that stops Ali in his tracks momentarily.
Ali avoids the body shot from Pique.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Pique moves his leg out of the way.
Pique blocks a jab.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Pique throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Pique tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Pique takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pique looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Pique steps away.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pique looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pique with the inside leg kick.
Pique misses with a wild body shot.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Pique is just out of range.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Pique scores with a jab.
Pique takes one to the chin there.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Pique counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pique.
Ali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pique scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Ali swings for the body but Pique moves out of range.
Ali misses with a left hand
enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab.
Pique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Pique takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Pique throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.#T4#
Pique dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Ali takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Pique seems unphased.
Pique ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pique checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pique throws out the jab.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Pique moved out of range.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Pique ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a push kick but Pique slaps the foot to one side.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Pique missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Pique.
Pique throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pique lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with a low kick as Pique jumps back.
Ali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pique.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pique momentarily.
A big left from Pique misses.
Pique lands an overhand right.
Ali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pique.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Pique wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pique lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
Pique scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Pique moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pique checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali with a jab.
Ali misses the jab.#T1#
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pique counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Pique moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Pique scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pique throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Pique uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Pique lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali throws a low kick but Pique avoids it.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique staying out of range there.
Pique explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pique with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Ali.
Pique throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Pique's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pique looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Ali misses with a body shot.
Pique fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Pique sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick there by Pique.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pique checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Pique counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pique connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ali misses.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Pique slips a jab from Ali.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali moves out of range as Pique strikes.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Pique displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Pique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Pique counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Pique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Pique.
Pique lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pique connects with a leg kick.
Pique takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pique.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pique.
Pique loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Pique misses with a body kick.
Pique gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pique misses with a straight left.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pique ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Pique fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.
Ali scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Ali misses with a right hand
and Pique connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali cracks Pique with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pique counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pique walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pique lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pique was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali thuds a left hand into Pique's body.
Ali throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Pique takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pique with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 Juan Pique.
I think Pique 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 256 Arundel vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali catches Tiger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Tiger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ali sizes up Tiger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.#T1#
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiger is able to avoid easily.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiger defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Tiger moved away.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali misses the body punch
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Ali.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiger slips a straight right by Ali.
Despite the aggression on Tiger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiger counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Tiger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiger.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiger! But no joy.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Tiger off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiger checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Tiger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiger checks it well.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
Tiger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiger blocks the leg kick.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Tiger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Tiger throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Tiger moved away.
Tiger counters with a body kick.
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali delivers a nice body kick.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali misses with a hook to the body
and Tiger counters with a body kick. #T1#
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali throws a leg kick but Tiger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tiger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ali has got the better of the exchanges.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiger defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Tiger lands with a right hand.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiger misses.
Crunch! Ali slams his shin into Tiger's torso.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD2#
Tiger lands a big head kick that sends Ali tumbling to the mat! Tiger takes a step backwards and waves Ali back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ali lands a body shot.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali tests Tiger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Tiger checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Tiger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Tiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiger. Tiger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tiger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
Ali misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Ali.#T3#
Tiger checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Tiger slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiger! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tiger has knocked Ali down with a huge combo! Tiger steps away and waves a wobbly Ali back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali tries to work over Tiger's front leg with a kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tiger to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a push kick but Tiger slaps the foot to one side.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali sizes up Tiger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali lands a body shot.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Ali lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Tiger slips a jab from Ali.
Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Tiger loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Tiger counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Tiger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali tests Tiger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
Tiger blocks the body kick.
Tiger slips under a jab from Ali.
Tiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Tiger's leg but Tiger calmly moves out of range.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Ali tenderised Tiger's leg. Tiger is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiger blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali misses the body punch
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Tiger has a takedown stuffed.
Ali lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab. #TD2#
Tiger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ali pushes Tiger off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Ali misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiger checks a low kick from Ali.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Tiger jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
Tiger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiger with a nice calf kick.
Ali scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiger lands a high kick!
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tiger tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A victorious Sarfraz Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali feints and then cracks Caunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caunt down.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Caunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Caunt slips a straight right by Ali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Caunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caunt with a hook.
Ali staying out of range there.
Crunch! Caunt slams his shin into Ali's torso.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Ali was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ali avoids the body shot from Caunt.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caunt thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali is looking to wear down Caunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
Caunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Caunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ali misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caunt.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Ali throws a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Ali works Caunt's body with a nice hook.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Caunt.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Caunt just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good shot there by Ali.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Ali defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Caunt.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Caunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Caunt avoids it.#T3#
Ali misses the jab.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Caunt misses.
Caunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Caunt swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Ali misses.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Caunt clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Caunt's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Ali throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Caunt's knee but Caunt avoids it well. #T4#
Ali moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Caunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
Ali throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt slips under a jab from Ali.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Caunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali slips under a jab.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali feints and then cracks Caunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caunt down.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Caunt avoids it.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
As Caunt backs away, Ali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Caunt throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Caunt takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caunt is able to avoid easily.
Ali cracks Caunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Caunt connects with a single shot there.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt counters with a body kick.
Caunt moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali lands with a right hand.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Caunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Ali keeps Caunt at a distance using the push kick.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Caunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Caunt slips a straight right by Ali.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali jabs Caunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Caunt.
Ali slips a straight right by Caunt.
Ali connects with a right hand. Caunt shakes it off.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Caunt moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali tries a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
A nice side step and Caunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Ali looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Caunt!
A clash of legs there as Caunt blocks the low kick.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caunt checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt checks a low kick from Ali.
Caunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caunt.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ali!
#T4#
Caunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt lands a jab to the nose.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
Caunt throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
Caunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Caunt.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands a body shot.
Caunt throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali walks into a stiff left hand from Caunt.
Caunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Caunt's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Caunt scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali lands the left hand.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Caunt.
A solid body kick from Caunt.
Caunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caunt.
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!
Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Caunt throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
It appears Ali was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Caunt throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Caunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Ali defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caunt is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Caunt, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ali misses.
Caunt throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
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!
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.#T2#
Ali throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali scores with the left hand. Caunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caunt. Caunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Caunt slips under a jab from Ali.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Caunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Caunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
Ali misses the jab.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Caunt's knee but Caunt avoids it well.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Caunt blocks the leg kick.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Caunt blocks the leg kick.
Caunt tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caunt tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Caunt takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Ali.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali thows a body kick. Caunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Ali lands.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Caunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Caunt takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Caunt.
Well Caunt 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
After the fight, Dick Caunt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
PFC 246 Poli vs Graves
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ali has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron in the buildup to the fight.
Ali walks into a jab.
Ali throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ramirez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali connects with a jab.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ali cracks Ramirez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Nice body kick from Ali.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramirez's head backwards.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ali throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ramirez blocks a jab.#T2#
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ali throws a front kick that sends Ramirez stumbling back into the cage.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab. #T3#
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Ali swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Ali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali wants to slow Ramirez down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramirez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramirez throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Ramirez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramirez's head backwards.
Ali misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Ali thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Ali.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Ali slams his shin into Ramirez's torso.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ali misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali thuds a left hand into Ramirez's body.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez is looking for the big counter here.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Ramirez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a body kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ali is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramirez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ali digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ramirez misses. #T3#
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Ali 's knee.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali misses the jab.
Ramirez motions for Ali to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali throws a low kick but Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramirez is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ali swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
Ali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
Ramirez lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Ali misses.
Ramirez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ramirez takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ramirez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Ali slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ali misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
Ali tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRamirez.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
#T1#
Ramirez scores with a head kick.
Ali tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramirez has time to react.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Iker Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramirez misses with a double jab.
Ali misses with a hook.
As Ali backs off Ramirez throws a huge counter combo but Ali manages to avoid it all.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Ramirez feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirez.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramirez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ramirez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali. That one must have hurt.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Ali lands the left hand.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Ramirez's leg but Ramirez calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali lands a jab.
Ramirez takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Sarfraz Ali.
Well Ali 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
During a confident post fight interview, Sarfraz Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 237 Jones vs Bapp
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaroslav doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaroslav gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaroslav lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Jaroslav to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaroslav moves away.
Jaroslav throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Jaroslav has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaroslav.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Jaroslav misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Ali.#T1#
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
A combination from Jaroslav does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Jaroslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali jabs at Jaroslav's body.
Jaroslav cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaroslav.
Jaroslav checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
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!
Jaroslav gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaroslav counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Ali defending well as Jaroslav loads up on a big left hand.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Jaroslav lands a head shot.
Jaroslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
A clash of legs there as Jaroslav blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Jaroslav keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Jaroslav misses with a wild body shot.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
Jaroslav drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaroslav throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaroslav checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali throws a low kick but Jaroslav avoids it.
Ali tries a low kick but Jaroslav avoids it.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Jaroslav moved out of range nicely.
Ali jabs Jaroslav right on the nose. Jaroslav blinks but takes it well.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaroslav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Ali.
Despite the aggression on Jaroslav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaroslav.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Jaroslav is out of range.
Ali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
Ali misses with a hook to the body
and Jaroslav counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaroslav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Jaroslav lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaroslav misses with a looping left.
Ali misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaroslav! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ali connects with a right hand. Jaroslav shakes it off.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaroslav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Jaroslav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaroslav there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ali cracks Jaroslav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Jaroslav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaroslav can do to turn this around?
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Donk. Jaroslav catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jaroslav might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ali has got the better of the exchanges.
Ali jabs Jaroslav right on the nose. Jaroslav blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Jaroslav blocks the body kick.
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaroslav. That did some damage!
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Jaroslav slips the punch.
Ali blocks a head kick by Jaroslav.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaroslav throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head. #ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Jaroslav's head back.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaroslav's sensitive parts. #T2#
Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a fast counter high kick but Ali manages to duck under it in time.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jaroslav misses its intended target.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali stuns Jaroslav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali misses with a hook. Jaroslav ducked under it nicely.
Jaroslav shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaroslav. Jaroslav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaroslav.
Jaroslav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Ali misses.
Jaroslav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jaroslav misses.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali feints and then cracks Jaroslav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaroslav down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jaroslav in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaroslav looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Ali tenderised Jaroslav's leg. Jaroslav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav lands an overhand right.#T4#
Ali throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaroslav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali digs a good body shot into Jaroslav's ribs.
Ali swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaroslav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Jaroslav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Ali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jaroslav has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaroslav and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali cracks Jaroslav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali catches Jaroslav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Ali.
A nice side step and Jaroslav releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Jaroslav's knee but Jaroslav avoids it well.
Ali jabs at Jaroslav's body.
Jaroslav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Jaroslav feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ali sprawling to the canvas! Ali rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jaroslav finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jaroslav moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaroslav throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali is looking to slow Jaroslav down with leg kicks.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaroslav.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Ali slips under a jab from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
Ali throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Jaroslav is out of range.
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Jaroslav throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jaroslav.
Ali thumps Jaroslav with a low kick.
A combination from Jaroslav does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaroslav.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaroslav has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaroslav counters with a left to the body.
Jaroslav has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Jaroslav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Ali tenderised Jaroslav's leg. Jaroslav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaroslav on the side of the head.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Jaroslav misses with a two punch combination.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Jaroslav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ali wants to slow Jaroslav down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaroslav looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Jaroslav.
Ali misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Jaroslav sends Ali crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jaroslav is motioning to the referee to let Ali up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaroslav.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali feints and then cracks Jaroslav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaroslav down.
Ali tries a low kick but Jaroslav avoids it.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaroslav wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a jab when Jaroslav was well out of range.
Jaroslav jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaroslav lands an overhand right.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
Jaroslav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Jaroslav misses.
Ali with a hook.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Jaroslav.
Well Ali 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
During a confident post fight interview, Sarfraz Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 228 Petrov vs Aiken
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego walks into a jab.
Diego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Diego follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali works Diego's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Ali has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali slips a straight right by Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Ali thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Diego's head back.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Diego.
#T3#
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Diego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diego has time to react.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Diego checks a low kick from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diego might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali connects with a jab.
Diego misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Jab by Ali.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Ali slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Ali cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali blocks a body shot from Diego.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Ali blocks a body shot from Diego.
Ali working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a left hand.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego avoids the body shot from Ali.
#T1#
Diego tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ali pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a double jab
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Diego lands a big right hand that sends Ali crashing to the mat! Diego stays standing though and waves Ali back to his feet!
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diego lands a head shot.#T3#
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
#BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Ali misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A victorious Sarfraz Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PFC 220 Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali scores with a jab.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Reynolds throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Reynolds cracks Ali with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Ali tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali slips a jab from Reynolds.#TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Reynolds sneaks out the side door and pushes Ali away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds walks into a left hand.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Reynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Reynolds throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Reynolds has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Ali was just out of range.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but Ali breaks away and moves out of range.
Ali throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali motions for Reynolds to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Ali.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Ali lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Reynolds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
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!
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali slips a jab from Reynolds.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Reynolds is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Ali throws a leg kick
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses the body punch
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.#T1#
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reynolds lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD#
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Ali tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Ali back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reynolds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a monster head kick that knocks Ali out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
PFC 212.5 Terranova vs Mfer
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali clobbers Tiger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger is looking to land body kicks.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiger checks a leg kick.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Tiger throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Tiger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Tiger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali wants to clinch.
Tiger scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Tiger is predictable there
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali moves away from the strike by Tiger.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Tiger drives through and clinches with Ali against the cage.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Ali misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger. #TD2#
Tiger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ali regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Ali has his feet on Tiger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Ali thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
A low kick lands for Ali.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiger takes one on the button.#CL#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali digs a right hand into Tiger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiger's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Tiger's head.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali presses Tiger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tiger lands a right hand.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Tiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali 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#
Ali scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiger tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Tiger checks a leg kick.
Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiger.
Tiger throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Ali misses.
Tiger throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiger counters with a body kick that stops Ali in his tracks momentarily.
Ali misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Tiger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ali takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Tiger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger lands with a right to the head.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocking some punches.
Great Tiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Ali tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
#BC2#
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Tiger off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick from Tiger lands but Ali takes it in his stride.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Ali forces Tiger back against the cage and clinches.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiger jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigers head. #T3#
A short left from Ali.
Tiger gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiger is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ali pushes Tiger up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiger lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Tiger digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Tiger has picked Ali up - he's going for a ride! Tiger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tiger is on him like a limpet, forcing Ali back against the cage.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Tiger moves his leg out of the way.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiger at a distance.
Tiger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tiger moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Tiger's defenses.
Tiger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali throws a leg kick but Tiger checks it.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali moves out of range as Tiger throws a body kick.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali scores with a three punch combo!
Ali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ali throws a leg kick but Tiger sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Tiger responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiger throws a body kick that misses.
Ali half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiger.
Tiger throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger walks into a jab.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tiger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ali under the eye.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Tiger's knee but Tiger avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Tiger misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Tiger misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Tiger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiger.
Tiger misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Tiger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger thinks about the counter body kick.
Ali avoids the head kick by Tiger.
Tiger throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali walks into a jab.
Tiger throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
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!
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Tiger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiger avoided it.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Ali tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiger checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali cracks Tiger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3##CL2#
Tiger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Tiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Tiger cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Ali tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tiger.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali prevents a body shot from Tiger. #T4#
Tiger prevents a body shot from Ali. #BC2#
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Ali lunges at Tiger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiger's hand.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Tiger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiger throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Tiger counters with a thumping low kick.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiger momentarily.
Tiger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ICS 53
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Lê moved away.
A leg kick checked by Lê.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali wants to slow Lê down by chopping away at his legs.
Lê moves away from the strike by Ali.
Both fighters circling a little - Lê finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê staying out of range there.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lê in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ali.#T1#
Ali is looking to chop away at Lê's legs.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Lê clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
And Lê responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali punishes Lê's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Ali misses.
Lê feints a counter leg kick.
Ali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lê misses with a straight right.
A big left from Ali misses.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali moves away from the strike by Lê.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lê momentarily.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Nice shot by Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Lê slips a jab from Ali.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali connects with the punch.
Lê throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
Ali with a nice cross.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali lands a head kick!
Lê moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Lê.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali misses the jab.
Lê is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lê avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê blocks a head kick by Ali.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Ali throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Lê sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lê momentarily.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Lê tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lê jabs Ali right on the nose. Ali blinks but takes it well.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lê drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Lê chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê throws a head kick that half lands.
Ali misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali wants to slow Lê down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Lê pushes Ali away with a front kick.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali staying out of range there.#T2#
Lê buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lê slips a straight right by Ali.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lê blocks the leg kick.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê scores with a nice body kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê slips a straight right by Ali.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Lê lands a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lê has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lê blocks a jab.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
Lê throws a front kick that sends Ali stumbling back into the cage.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali avoids the body shot from Lê.
Ali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lê takes a step back to recover.
Lê throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lê. Ali shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Lê throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lê just manages to avoid it.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Ali cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ali moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Ali tried to counter with a leg kick but Lê avoided it.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Ali.
Lê blocks a jab.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê slips a jab from Ali.
Ali cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Ali feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range. #T1#
Lê blocks the body kick.
Lê takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lê.
Lê has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lê.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Ali staying out of range there.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lê blocks the leg kick.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2##KD2#
Lê drops Ali with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ali looks back up at him and smiles so Lê waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê scores with a push kick.
Lê tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Nice shot by Ali.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Lê throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Lê settles back down.
Ali scores with a jab.
Lê takes one on the button.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali motions for Lê to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lê throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lê takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lê takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali slips a jab from Lê.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali scores with a hook.#T4#
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Ali slips a straight right by Lê.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Ali cracks Lê with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quân Lê.
I think Lê has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê! |
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Event:
ICS 49
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Fiso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Fiso is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fiso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
Fiso lands a lovely overhand right.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali thumps Fiso with a low kick.
Ali lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso slips under a jab from Ali.#T1#
Ali throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali checks a low kick from Fiso.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fiso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick lands for Ali.
Ali is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Fiso.
Ali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fiso if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fiso's sensitive parts.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Fiso down.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiso jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali wants to stand but Fiso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiso is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fiso throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiso scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fiso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Fiso takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Fiso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Fiso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiso is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Fiso blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Fiso checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fiso. #CL#
Fiso gets a clinch.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fiso.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Fiso gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Fiso gets control of Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ali tries to stand but Fiso is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali gets to his feet. Fiso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiso in his tracks.
Fiso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ali punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiso lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fiso backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiso.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fiso under the eye.
Fiso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Ali.
Fiso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fiso.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiso scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Fiso slips a jab from Ali.#CL#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Ali tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso. #T3#
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Fiso gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiso.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Fiso is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali is working Fiso over against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Fiso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Ali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fiso, up you get! #T4#
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Fiso lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fiso with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ali.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Fiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Fiso tries to avoid it.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fiso lands a front kick.
A low kick lands for Fiso.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fiso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiso.
Fiso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.#T1#
Ali keeps Fiso at a distance using the push kick.
Fiso moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fiso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
A jab from Fiso does it's job there.
Ali throws a lazy body kick
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Fiso slips a straight right by Ali.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ali scores with a hook.
Fiso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Fiso settles back down.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fiso throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Ali catches Fiso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso moves away from the strike by Ali.
Fiso misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with a body shot
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fiso.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali throws a push kick but Fiso slaps the foot to one side.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Fiso connects with a single shot there.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiso finish him?#T3#
Ali is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali checks the leg kick.
Fiso throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Ali tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso slips under a jab from Ali.
Fiso throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Ali misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.#T4##CL#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiso.
Fiso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Fiso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fiso seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Fiso prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarfraz Ali.
I've got Ali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Noriega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali avoids the body shot from Noriega.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ali misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Noriega misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Jab from Noriega.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Noriega throws a nice head kick!
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs. #T2#
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega scores with a head kick.
Ali throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Ali blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Ali is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Noriega tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Ali thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega misses the jab.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Noriega connects with a single shot there.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ali misses.
Noriega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Ali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Noriega connects with the punch.#T4#
Ali cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Ali.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. #TD2#
Noriega jumps guard.
#SU#
Ali gets to his feet. Noriega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali works Noriega's body with a nice hook.
Noriega tries to clinch up.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target. #T1#
Ali tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Ali scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Ali lands with a right hand.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Ali instigates a clinch.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega checks a low kick from Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noriega.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Ali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.#T3#
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
Noriega throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noriega's head backwards.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Ali is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega lands a high kick!
#CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali is working Noriega over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ali.
Noriega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Noriega.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Ali with a hook.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Noriega slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.#T1#
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Ali thuds his shin into the meat of Noriega's side.
Noriega swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Ali with a jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!#CL#
Ali drives through and clinches with Noriega against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega lands an uppercut.
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!#BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target. #T2#
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
As Ali backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Ali manages to avoid it all.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Noriega.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts. #T3#
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Ali checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noriega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but Ali blocks with his arms.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
After winning the bout, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ICS 36
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Ali.
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Ali pushes Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali looks to throw a body kick
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand. #T1#
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Ali lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsunaga.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatsunaga.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.#T3#
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Matsunaga wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Ali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsunaga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ali throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
Ali keeps Matsunaga at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Ali works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Ali takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Ali.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Ali.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Ali.#T2#
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Matsunaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali scores with a push kick.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Ali motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ali looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.#T4#
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Matsunaga moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Ali.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Matsunaga counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Matsunaga counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
Ali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matsunaga will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Matsunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Ali misses with a kick to the body
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsunaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Ali jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
Ali motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Matsunaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ICS 30
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pesonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pesonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen tries to land a leg kick but Ali saw it coming and moves away.
Ali throws out a counter right but Pesonen avoids it with no problem.
Ali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali avoids the body shot from Pesonen.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pesonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pesonen backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Pesonen tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pesonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali lunges at Pesonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pesonen's hand.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pesonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pesonen.
Ali is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
Pesonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ali. Pesonen shrugs it off though. #T2#
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Pesonen off the cage and back into range.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Pesonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen throws a leg kick
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Pesonen's head but Pesonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Pesonen off balance momentarily.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pesonen has time to react.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pesonen. Pesonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pesonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Pesonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Ali has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pesonen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pesonen backwards.
Ali prevents Pesonen from breaking the clinch.
Ali misses with some punches.
Pesonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali tries a body shot but Pesonen blocks it.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesonen's elbow.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
Pesonen lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pesonen fails to land.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Pesonen avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage. #TD#
Pesonen drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Pesonen is working an open guard so Ali takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Ali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Pesonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ali!
Pesonen landing strikes.
Pesonen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali is pushing Pesonen's head away, looking to escape. Pesonen manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pesonen is looking to take a break and control but Ali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pesonen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet.
Pesonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ali down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pesonen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ali takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ali is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pesonen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pesonen grinds an elbow into Ali's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz 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#
Pesonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali digs a good hook to Pesonen's body.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pesonen.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pesonen's head backwards.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali tries to clinch but Pesonen is having none of it.
Pesonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pesonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pesonen looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pesonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Pesonen against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali working aggressively here.
#T1#
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali tries to work over Pesonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesonen's elbow.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen lands with a light punch inside.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pesonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ali.
Ali tries a body shot but Pesonen blocks it.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Pesonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali. #BC#
Pesonen manages to break the clinch.
Ali avoids the head kick by Pesonen.
Ali wants to clinch.
Pesonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pesonen on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pesonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pesonen throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Pesonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Pesonen off balance momentarily.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali tests Pesonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pesonen in his tracks.
Ali misses the body punch
and Pesonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen checks a low kick from Ali.
Pesonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with Pesonen's head.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pesonen's head.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Pesonen moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Pesonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with Pesonen's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali lunges at Pesonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pesonen's hand. #T4#
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali tries to clinch there but Pesonen circles away.
A jab from Pesonen misses.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesonen throws out the jab.
Pesonen cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali walks into a left hand.
A jab from Pesonen misses.
Ali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ali is looking to chop away at Pesonen's legs.
Pesonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.#CL2#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pesonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesonen.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
Pesonen blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pesonen in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Ali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pesonen doesn't seem phased though.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Pesonen's knee but Pesonen avoids it well.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesonen scores with a head kick. Ali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Pesonen off balance momentarily.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pesonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Pesonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pesonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Pesonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali misses with a leg kick
enabling Pesonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali catches Pesonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali with a nice cross.
Pesonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali checks a low kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jallu Pesonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesonen.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Pesonen sees coming a mile off.
Pesonen walks into a jab.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pesonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Pesonen should have avoided that one.
Pesonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pesonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pesonen swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pesonen misses with a looping right.
Ali cracks Pesonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali lands a head shot.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Pesonen cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pesonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pesonen.
Pesonen is looking to land body kicks.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Pesonen counters with a body kick.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Pesonen. Pesonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pesonen misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pesonen. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pesonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pesonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A victorious Sarfraz Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ICS 24
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Ramirez responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crunch! Ramirez slams his shin into Ali's torso.
Ramirez throws a front kick that sends Ali stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.#T2#
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ali really felt that one!
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Ramirez tries to land a body kick
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramirez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ramirez thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ali's head.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali checks it well.
Ali is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez 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#
Good exchange - Ramirez coming out on top.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Ramirez cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Ali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez pushes Ali away with a front kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ali might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramirez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Ramirez tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ali to the canvas! Ali doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ramirez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iker Ramirez!
A relieved looking Iker Ramirez 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:
ICS 15
Date: Mar 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali cracks Reynolds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali misses with a right hand #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ali! Reynolds lets Ali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ali is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Good work by Reynolds as he checks the leg kick.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali feints and then cracks Reynolds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reynolds down. #T1#
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali scores with the left hand. Reynolds knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Ali was just out of range.
Ali wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Reynolds looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Ali.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ali. Reynolds shrugs it off though.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali keeps Reynolds at a distance using the push kick.
Ali connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
Ali clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reynolds is able to avoid easily.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
A big right from Ali misses. #KD#
Reynolds lands a big uppercut and Ali crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ali looks OK. Reynolds waves Ali back to his feet!
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Ali misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends Ali toppling to the canvas! Ali scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Ali misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a crisp right that sends Ali to the canvas! Reynolds follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Grande cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ali keeps Grande at a distance using the push kick.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Grande swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grande throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali misses with a hook.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Grande gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a body shot.
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!
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ali. #T1#
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Grande tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocking some punches.
#T3#
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a right hand.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Grande misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Grande back into the cage.
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
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!
Ali gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands a right hand.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali. #T1#
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Grande.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Grande.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Ali is rocked!
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali is working Grande over against the cage.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande 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#
Grande throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Grande throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali avoids the body shot from Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali throws a series of punches but Grande avoids them all with ease.
Grande lands with a cross.
Grande is looking to wear down Ali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grande has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ali.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.#T1##CL#
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a body punch.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande. #T3#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Grande lands a body punch.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali blocking some punches.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Grande misses with a straight right.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Grande.
Jab by Ali.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali thuds his shin into the meat of Grande's side.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Grande - just one landing.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Grande tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Grande darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ali. #T2#
A short right from Ali on the inside.
A short left from Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Grande.
#T3#
Grande working aggressively here.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with some punches.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL#
Grande has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Good body shot from Grande.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Ali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage. #T2#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ali's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ali drops to his knees and Grande pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC Grande vs Jernit 3
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Ali motions for Trump to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Trump takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Trump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trump blocks a head kick by Ali.
Trump looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump blocks a jab.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trump. Trump circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Ali stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Trump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Trump.
Trump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali avoids the body shot from Trump.
Ali tries to work over Trump's front leg with a kick but Trump checks it.
Trump lands with an overhand left.
Ali misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Trump misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards. #BC#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ali. Trump shrugs it off though.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Trump moves out of range easily.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Ali blocks a jab.
As Trump backs away, Ali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trump throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Ali works Trump's body with a nice hook.
Ali connects with a jab.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Trump walks into a jab.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
Trump throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Trump off the cage and back into range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Ali looks to land a combination but Trump avoids it well.
Trump throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Trump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali with a body shot.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Trump. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trump.
Trump misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Trump's leg but Trump calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump staying out of range there.#CL2#
Trump closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
Trump scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Trump connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali 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##CL2#
Trump has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Trump moves away from the strike by Ali.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Trump.
Ali avoids the body shot from Trump.
Ali blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Trump staying out of range there.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Trump slips under a jab.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trump.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Trump lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Trump moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a head kick but Trump moves out of range.
Ali throws a lazy body kick
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali misses with a looping right.#T2#
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with a looping right.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trump clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trump throws out a powerful jab.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trump on the side of the head.
A big left from Trump misses.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Some bone on bone action there as Trump checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali throws a leg kick but Trump sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Trump misses.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Trump has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Trump checks a leg kick.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Trump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trump takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Trump should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Ali catches Trump right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali avoids the body shot from Trump.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Trump's head back.
Ali connects with a right hand. Trump shakes it off.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Ali throws a head kick that misses
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Ali moves away from the strike by Trump.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Ali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Trump rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trump misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Ali scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Trump tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trump takes a step back to recover.
Trump connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Trump is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.
A jab from Trump misses.
Ali tried to counter with a leg kick but Trump avoided it.
Good shot there by Ali.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trump moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump scores with a three punch combo!
Ali lands a jab.
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trump connects with a crisp jab.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali cracks the inside of Trump's front leg.
Trump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Trump misses with a hook.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali looks to throw a body kick
and Trump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trump lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Trump misses with a looping left.
Ali cracks the inside of Trump's front leg.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Trump throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Trump thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.#T4#
Trump lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trump scores with a jab to the body.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali slips a straight right by Trump.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali digs a good hook to Trump's body.
A big left from Trump misses.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Sarfraz Ali.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A relieved looking Sarfraz Ali 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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CEC 689
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Ali misses.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali tries to land a body kick
and Kansalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Kansalainen takes one to the side of the head.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Ali digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Ali lands a front kick.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Ali.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Kansalainen misses with the combination.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that Ali semi-blocks.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen. #T2#
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ali pushes Kansalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Kansalainen is trying to break free.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Kansalainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ali. #T3##BC#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Ali slips a jab from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Ali forces Kansalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansalainen.
Ali misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Ali tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Ali moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a head kick.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Ali is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ali counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansalainen.
Ali pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses the jab.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansalainen under the eye.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Ali misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Ali tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Ali.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Donk. Ali catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Kansalainen thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali misses the jab.
Kansalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen lands an overhand right.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.#T3#
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ali throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Ali steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Ali thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Ali lands the left hand.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Ali 's knee.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Kansalainen.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kansalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Ali misses.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Ali thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Kansalainen.
Ali scores with a push kick.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses with the combination.
A jab from Ali misses.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali throws a combination. Kansalainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Ali slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali takes one to the side of the head.
Kansalainen motions for Ali to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target. #T3#
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Kansalainen throws a one two combo.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Ali digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Ali cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ali. Kansalainen shrugs it off though.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen scores with a three punch combo!
Ali swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Ali misses.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Grande feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Grande thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali with a hook.
Ali blocks a jab.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Grande is looking for a counter combo.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Grande seems unphased.
Grande throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Grande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Grande misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Grande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ali blocks a jab.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Ali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali prevents a body shot from Grande.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande working aggressively here.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ali.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. #T4#
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande blocking some punches.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ali throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Nice cross by Grande.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grande avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Ali throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
A left and a right from Grande both land. Nice combination.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Grande misses.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Grande looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming. #T1#
Ali throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Grande explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grande is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Grande.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ali misses.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande throws a body kick that misses.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Grande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Ali feints a counter leg kick.
Grande blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grande.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grande throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grande counter with a right hand.
Ali avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Nice body punch from Grande. #T3#
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Grande misses.
Ali avoids the head kick by Grande.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande slips under a jab.
Ali throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grande.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Grande moves into the clinch.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Ali presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Grande misses.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Ali tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Grande settles back down.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Grande.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range. #T1#
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali slips a straight right by Grande.
A jab from Ali misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande throws a series of strikes that have Ali backpedaling.
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Grande finds it's target.
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!
Ali misses with a straight left.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Grande checks a low kick from Ali.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali misses with a straight right.
A big left from Ali misses.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grande's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Grande lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali throws a right and a left that Grande avoids nicely.
Grande throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
Grande walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarfraz Ali.
I think Grande 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande took to the microphone: 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC MNR
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Shelby misses.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shelby.
We've been informed that Shelby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Ali avoids the body shot from Shelby.
A leg kick checked by Shelby.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shelby throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range. #CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Ali back against the ropes.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Ali prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Shelby misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A short right from Ali.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali is working Shelby over against the ropes.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Shelby tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Ali.
Shelby lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shelby.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Ali back against the ropes.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Ali back against the ropes.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Shelby gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shelby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Shelby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Shelby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby lands a right hand.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Ali back against the ropes.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Shelby lands a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from Shelby.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the ropes.
Shelby lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Ali.
Shelby blocks an uppercut.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the ropes.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the ropes.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Shelby will probably get the nod.
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#
Shelby tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali throws a leg kick but Shelby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donk. Ali catches Shelby right on the button with a cross.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali cracks the inside of Shelby's front leg.
Ali connects with a right hand. Shelby shakes it off.
Ali has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shelby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali throws a leg kick but Shelby moved away.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Ali is working Shelby over against the ropes.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Shelby scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shelby fails to land.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Shelby tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Shelby tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow.
Ali gets through Shelby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a body shot from Shelby.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Shelby takes a shot to the head.
Ali tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Ali back against the ropes.
Shelby scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
#T3#
Shelby working aggressively here.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali tries a body shot but Shelby blocks it.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
A short right from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Shelby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shelby tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Shelby.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelby backwards. #ROC#
Shelby is rocked!
Shelby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali prevents a body shot from Shelby.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shelby can do to turn this around?
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shelby.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali lands a big right hand that drops Shelby! The killer instinct kicks in and Ali finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Our winner, Sarfraz 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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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Zexi
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Rram scores with a leg kick.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Rram off the cage and back into range.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
A jab from Ali misses.
A jab from Rram misses.
Ali cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
Ali slips under a jab from Rram.
Rram walks into a straight right hand from Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Rram looks to move away, Ali throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Rram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
A big right from Ali misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rram lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Rram only half commits.
Rram swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Rram tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali lands a left hand.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.#T3#
Ali tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Ali tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rram takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rram prevents a body shot from Ali. #BC2#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Rram off the cage and back into range.
Rram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
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!
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rram works over Ali's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Ali rushes Rram and presses him up against the cage.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram scores with a nice strike.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Rram throws a nice head kick!
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Rram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ali is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
Rram blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with some punches.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Ali has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rram tries to circle away but Ali has him pinned against the cage.
Rram prevents a body shot from Ali. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Rram misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram misses with a body punch
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali checks a low kick from Rram.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Rram's knee but Rram avoids it well.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Ali.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by Rram.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Ali moves away from the strike by Rram. #T3#
Ali is looking to clinch.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rram finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Ali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rram cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rram checks it well.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram walks into a left hand.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
A jab from Ali misses.
Rram steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Ali tenderised Rram's leg. Rram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram slips a straight right by Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ali moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali with a body shot.
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rram blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram throws a shot to the body.
Rram moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Rram tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Rram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram throws a head kick that misses.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Rram down.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Rram defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Rram throws a leg kick
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram misses with a hook
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
A right-left combo lands from Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rram finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Ali misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Rram misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Rram misses with the combination.
Ali defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali wants to slow Rram down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Rram tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Ali throws a low kick but Rram moves out of range easily.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a leg kick.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range. #T2#
Rram is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
Rram misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Rram throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Rram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A good leg kick by Ali.
Good work by Rram as he checks the leg kick.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Ali throws a push kick but Rram slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Rram blocks a body shot from Ali.
Rram blocks a body shot from Ali. #T3#
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram with a hook.
Rram slips under a jab.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.#T4#
Ali throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram blocks a leg kick.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Rram.
Rram has had enough of the clinch but Ali keeps him there for the moment.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rrams head.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rram misses with a hook.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
And Rram responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Ali walks into a jab.
Ali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rram - that will leave a mark!
Ali works the jab nicely.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Ali misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Rram scores with a punch to the head.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Rram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good work by Rram as he checks the leg kick.
Rram tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Rram misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Rram throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rram lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Rram's head back.
Ali lands a jab to Rram's midsection.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rram lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rram in his tracks.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with a kick to the body
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Rram lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down.
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Ali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Rram moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Ali cracks Rram with a good jab.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Ali connects with the punch.#T4#
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rram.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Ali.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Rram looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rram.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rram with a jab.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali slips under a jab from Rram.
Ali defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Rram throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Rram misses the jab.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ali wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rram.
Ali tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rram misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good exchange - Rram coming out on top.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Good shot there by Rram.
Ali throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Ali keeps Rram at a distance using the push kick.
Ali with a jab.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
#CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards. #T4##BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Rram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
Rram takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nosyaj Rram.
Well Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sarfraz Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ho Joy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali thows a body kick. Ho Joy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ho Joy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Ali slips under a jab from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ho Joy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Ho Joy lands a left and a right that send Ali crashing to the mat, dazed. Ho Joy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ali is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ho Joy gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
Ho Joy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho Joy wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho Joy.
Ali misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali pushes Ho Joy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ho Joy.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Joy's elbow.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Ho Joy's ribcage. Ho Joy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ho Joy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage. #T2#
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ali digs a right hand into Ho Joy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ho Joy's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy throws a counter high kick but Ali was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ho Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Ho Joy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Joy defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.#T3#
Ho Joy misses with some punches.
Ali tries to work over Ho Joy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho Joy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali has Ho Joy pressed against the cage, preventing Ho Joy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali is leaning against Ho Joy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho Joy lands a left hand.
Ho Joy looking to stall.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho Joy controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Ali.
A short left from Ali.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ho Joy is breathing heavily.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali gets through Ho Joy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Ali keeps control of Ho Joy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho Joy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho Joy controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ali cracks Ho Joy with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Ho Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ho Joy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Joy should have avoided that one.
Ho Joy throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ho Joy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Joy.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali scores with a jab. Ho Joy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Ho Joy.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Ho Joy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ho Joy misses
and Ali counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Ho Joy avoids it.
Ho Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a thumping low kick.
Ho Joy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho Joy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ho Joy will feel that in the morning.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Joy is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Joy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Joy slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho Joy under the eye.
Ho Joy takes one to the chin there.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range.
Ho Joy throws a body kick that misses.
Ho Joy tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ho Joy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ho Joy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Joy.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Joy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ali is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Ho Joy.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with Ho Joy's head.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ho Joy scores with a nice head shot.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ho Joy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali catches Ho Joy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho Joy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ho Joy half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Joy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ho Joy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho Joy checks it well.
Ho Joy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Ho Joy lands but Ali takes it in his stride.
Ali tries to bum rush Ho Joy with a series of wild strikes but Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Ho Joy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Nice body punch from Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
Ho Joy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards. #T1#
Ali works on Ho Joy's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Joy's elbow.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy - that landed with a thud.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ho Joy tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali tries to work over Ho Joy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A short right from Ali.
Ho Joy blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali cracks Ho Joy with a nice body shot.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ho Joy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho Joy working aggressively here.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Ho Joy is rocked!
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Ho Joy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Joy fails to land.
Ho Joy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ali is keeping busy.
Ho Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ho Joys head.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Ali blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali tries to work over Ho Joy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Ho Joy breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Ho Joy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Ho Joy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali cracks Ho Joy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho Joy. Ho Joy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ho Joy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali feints and then cracks Ho Joy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho Joy down.
Ho Joy seems to have got his legs back now.
Ho Joy throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali lands with a cross.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ho Joy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ho Joy walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Ali throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
Ho Joy is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ho Joy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho Joy checks a leg kick nicely.
Ho Joy cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Ho Joy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ho Joy.
Ali slips a jab from Ho Joy.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho Joy.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Ho Joy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Ho Joy misses.
Ho Joy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ho Joy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Ho Joy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ali.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy tries to counter by clinching up but Ali breaks away and moves out of range.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho Joy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
It looked like Ho Joy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Ho Joy misses.
That kick from Ali tenderised Ho Joy's leg. Ho Joy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ho Joy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ho Joy is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
And Ali responds with a good body kick, but Ho Joy manages to step out the way in time.
Ho Joy throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ho Joy wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Joy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Ho Joy throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ho Joy blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali blocks a head kick by Ho Joy.
Ali is looking to slow Ho Joy down with leg kicks.
Ho Joy tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a body kick.
That kick from Ali tenderised Ho Joy's leg. Ho Joy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Ho Joy ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ali misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ho Joy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali motions for Ho Joy to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ho Joy looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ho Joy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Ali
and Ho Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Joy loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ho Joy throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali works Ho Joy's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho Joy on the side of the head.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Joy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ho Joy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Ho Joy moved out of range nicely.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ho Joy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Joy manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ho Joy lands with a kick to the temple. Ali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Ho Joy misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Joy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Ho Joy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Joy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho Joy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Ali lands.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ho Joy is able to avoid easily.
A lazy body kick from Ali
and Ho Joy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho Joy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho Joy.
Ali throws a push kick but Ho Joy slaps the foot to one side.
Ali fakes the leg kick and cracks Ho Joy in the body.
Ali misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Ho Joy down.
Ali thumps Ho Joy with a low kick.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali throws a push kick but Ho Joy slaps the foot to one side.
Ho Joy blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Ali misses the jab.
Ho Joy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali thumps Ho Joy with a low kick.
Ali blocks a head kick by Ho Joy.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Ho Joy's head back.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Ho Joy.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho Joy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali misses with a leg kick. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Ali.
Ho Joy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ho Joy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho Joy in his tracks.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ho Joy checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho Joy misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ali.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ho Joy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali is the new featherweight champion!
Sarfraz Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.
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AEW 34
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nakano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Ali throws a low kick but Nakano moves out of range easily.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakano should have avoided that one.
Nakano sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Nakano.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Nakano.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Nakano lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
Ali is looking to chop away at Nakano's legs.
Ali avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakano wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Nakano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali cracks Nakano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali walks into a stiff left hand from Nakano.
Ali scores with a jab. Nakano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakano thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ali catches Nakano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Nakano stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Nakano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Nakano's defenses.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nakano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakano.
Nakano throws a lazy body kick
and Ali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakano's sensitive parts.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakano blocks a leg kick.
Nakano is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Nakano's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakano tries to avoid it.
Ali digs a good body shot into Nakano's ribs.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakano moves out of range as Ali strikes.
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ali scores with a four punch combination!
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Nakano's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakano tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Ali misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with a low kick as Nakano jumps back.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Nakano's knee but Nakano avoids it well.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Ali throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Nakano throws a big shot that misses.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali jabs Nakano right on the nose. Nakano blinks but takes it well.
Ali throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
That kick from Nakano tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali slips under a jab from Nakano.
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakano counters with a nice leg kick.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Nakano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nakano thumps Ali with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakano doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Nakano sees coming a mile off.
Ali throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Nakano lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakano scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Nakano misses with a hook to the body
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Nakano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Nakano.
Ali throws a leg kick but Nakano moved away.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Nakano misses.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Nakano's knee but Nakano avoids it well.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali throws a leg kick but Nakano checks it.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakano. That did some damage!#T1#
Jab from Ali.
Nakano swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Nakano throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano misses with a kick to the body.
Nakano checks a leg kick.
Ali checks a low kick from Nakano.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Nakano lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali backing away here, and Nakano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nakano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Nakano tries a quick counter leg kick but Ali is wise to it.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Donk. Ali catches Nakano right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Ali darts in and clinches Nakano up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Nakano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakano takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakano. That one must have hurt.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.#T3#
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakano tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Nakano misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakano counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nakano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakano checks it well.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Nakano sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakano looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.
Ali with a nice cross.#T4#
Ali moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Nakano misses with a left hand
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Nakano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ali avoids the head kick by Nakano.
Good leg kick by Nakano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Nakano tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nakano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Nakano scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Ali throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano feints a counter leg kick.
Ali avoids the body shot from Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Nakano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Nakano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Nakano wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nakano. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Nakano is predictable there
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nakano throws a body kick that misses.
Ali tests Nakano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Ali checks a low kick from Nakano.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakano momentarily.
A cross from Nakano lands.
Nakano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands a head shot.
Nakano tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Nakano misses with a body shot
and Ali counters with a nice leg kick.
Nakano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Nakano misses with a left hand
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Nakano clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakano checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Nakano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano misses with a kick to the body.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Nakano saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakano checks a leg kick.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakano wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali lands with a straight right. Nakano didn't see that one coming.
Ali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakano lands a body shot.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Nakano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ali on the side of the head.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Nakano throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakano cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Nakano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakano slips under a jab from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sarfraz Ali did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Ali misses with a hook.
Nakano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Ali cracks Nakano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Nakano misses.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakano.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Ali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nakano slips a straight right by Ali.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Ali scores with a jab.
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Ali.
#T2#
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Nakano's knee but Nakano avoids it well.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Nakano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Nakano tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ali crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakano - the referee stops the clock and Ali gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakano. Ali manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Nakano's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakano tries to avoid it.
Nakano works the jab nicely.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakano.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Nakano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakano thumps Ali with a low kick.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali tries to move into range but Nakano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakano thuds his shin into the meat of Ali's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Nakano down.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakano throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Nakano only half commits.
Ali is looking to chop away at Nakano's legs.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Nakano feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Nakano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali checks it well.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Nakano takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Nakano thinks about the counter body kick.
Nakano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nakano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Nakano misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Nakano slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Nakano slips under a jab from Ali.
Nakano checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Nakano was well out of range.
Ali checks a low kick from Nakano.
Jab from Nakano.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
Ali takes one on the button.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
#T2#
Nakano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ali is able to avoid easily.
Nakano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Ali misses.
Nakano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ali moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Ali misses.
Nakano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Nakano defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Nakano moves out of range as Ali strikes.#T3#
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Ali motions for Nakano to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Nakano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali blocks a head kick by Nakano.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target. #T4#
Nice body punch from Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
Ali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakano throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
And Nakano responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Ali avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Ali throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Nakano tries to land a leg kick but Ali saw it coming and moves away.
Nakano lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Ali down.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakanos head.
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 Sarfraz Ali.
Well Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Sarfraz Ali!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Sarfraz Ali!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali wins by unanimous decision!
Sarfraz Ali retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Sarfraz Ali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
The Human slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Human misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Ali lands a jab to The Human's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
The Human checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Human misses with a looping left.
The Human moves out of range of the body kick.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali jabs The Human to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
The Human tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Ali lands with a hook. The Human tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Human connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The Human has managed to clinch.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
The Human prevents a body shot from Ali.
The Human tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
The Human lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
The Human blocks a body shot from Ali.
A short left from Ali.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage. #T2#
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali digs a right hand underneath The Human's ribcage. The Human let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from The Human.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ali.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Ali.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
A short right from Ali.
The Human scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for The Human.
#T3#
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from The Human on the inside.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Human.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC#
The Human breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - The Human finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Ali tries to bum rush The Human with a series of wild strikes but The Human uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali jabs at The Human's body.
The Human swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human slips a jab from Ali.
Ali cracks The Human with a good jab.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands a head kick. The Human smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ali throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Human takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
The Human takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Human misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with an outside leg kick.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Human connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
The Human misses with a wild combination.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Human circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
The Human checks the leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The Human wants to clinch
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali scores with a head kick. The Human tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Human with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Human swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Human's sensitive parts.
Ali tries to land a front kick but The Human steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Human tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Human tries to counter by clinching up but Ali breaks away and moves out of range.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of The Human's head.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
The Human lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Ali misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
As Ali tries to get set, The Human tries to push him back and clinch up but Ali manages to avoid the attempt.
Ali avoids the body shot from The Human.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali throws out a leg kick but The Human moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
The Human doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from The Human misses.
Ali throws a low kick but The Human moves out of range easily.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.#CL#
The Human instigates a clinch.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Human tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
The Human tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human blocking some punches.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali digs a right hand underneath The Human's ribcage. The Human let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali pushes The Human back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
The Human is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short left from The Human.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards. #T4#
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!
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from The Human.
The Human blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
That kick from Ali tenderised The Human's leg. The Human is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Human throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Human chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
The Human takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Human checks it well.
The Human throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali misses with a straight right.
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali feints a jab promting The Human to slip. Ali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Human slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
The Human scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Human throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
The Human drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Human moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali connects with a body shot.
The Human on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Ali throws a leg kick but The Human checks it.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
A big left from The Human misses.
The Human will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
A big left from Ali misses.
The Human is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through The Human's defenses.
Ali slips a straight right by The Human.
Ali cracks The Human with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Human has time to react.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Ali scores with a push kick.
The Human fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Human misses with the combination.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Human's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
Ali slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Ali works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by The Human.#T3#
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Human takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The Human blocks a head kick by Ali.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Human takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Human wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Ali checks a low kick from The Human.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human.
The Human wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from The Human misses.
Ali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Human digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Human misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali misses with a low kick as The Human jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped The Human's head back.
The Human defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nice jab there from Ali.
A big right from Ali misses.
The Human drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali misses with a low kick.
The Human checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali cracks The Human with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Human lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but The Human avoids it.
Ali cracks a nice hook into The Human's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Human is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks The Human off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as The Human blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as The Human checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Human thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
The Human has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ali.
The Human lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
Nice jab there from Ali.
The Human looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Human throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Ali tenderised The Human's leg. The Human is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali misses with an uppercut. The Human saw that one coming.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human misses with the combination.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for The Human's leg but The Human calmly moves out of range.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human.#T2#
The Human swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Nice shot by The Human.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped The Human's head back.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by The Human.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Human takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
The Human rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Human takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Human cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by The Human.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but The Human checks it.
Ali staying out of range there.
The Human misses with a leg kick
letting Ali counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Human throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
The Human tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali misses with a low kick as The Human jumps back.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Human lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali wants to slow The Human down by chopping away at his legs.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Ali works the jab nicely.#T4#
Ali looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Ali misses with a low kick.
The Human wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The Human chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Human moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
The Human thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali thuds his right hand into The Human's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Human scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Human in his tracks.
The Human moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Human. That's going to slow Ali down.
The Human scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali slips under a jab from The Human.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Human slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Ali misses.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Human will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Human slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Human walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Human blocks a jab.
The Human wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Human misses with a looping right.
The Human scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Ali misses.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a low kick, right behind The Human 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali checks a low kick from The Human.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Finn The Human has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Human staying out of range there.
That kick from Ali tenderised The Human's leg. The Human is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ali!
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
The Human is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
The Human throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Human takes one on the button.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Human under the eye.
Ali slips under a jab from The Human.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Human's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Human moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Human throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Human swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The Human has managed to clinch.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali pushes The Human back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Human.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ali tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
Ali presses The Human against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Sarfraz Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Ali lands a jab to Elkemenchi's midsection.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Elkemenchi's ribs.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali is looking to clinch.
A jab from Ali misses.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the cage.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.#T1#
Ali misses with a hook
and Elkemenchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali scores with a hook.
Ali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Elkemenchi ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Elkemenchi.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Elkemenchi misses with a head kick.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Elkemenchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elkemenchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali is trying to stand back up but Elkemenchi is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Ali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elkemenchi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ali pushes Elkemenchi off looking to stand but Elkemenchi dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Ali trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elkemenchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elkemenchi blocks the body kick.
A cross from Ali lands.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elkemenchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali lands a jab.#CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Ali tries a body shot but Elkemenchi blocks it.
Elkemenchi working hard to break the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkemenchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Elkemenchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Elkemenchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi scores with a nice right hand.
Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Ali misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali clobbers Elkemenchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Elkemenchi avoids it.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elkemenchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Elkemenchi persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
#CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Elkemenchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Elkemenchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Elkemenchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Ali.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but instead, Ali has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elkemenchi into the cage.#T1#
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elkemenchi's elbow.
Elkemenchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elkemenchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Elkemenchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elkemenchi or not. #BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Elkemenchi's defenses.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi avoids a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkemenchi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elkemenchi. That did some damage!#T3#
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elkemenchi. That did some damage!
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Elkemenchi tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Elkemenchi's knee but Elkemenchi avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a head kick that Elkemenchi semi-blocks.
Elkemenchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkemenchi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkemenchi should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Elkemenchi with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.#T4#
Elkemenchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elkemenchi 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.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elkemenchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elkemenchi throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Elkemenchi tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elkemenchis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali 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#
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Elkemenchi saw that one coming.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Elkemenchi does it's job there.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi lands the left hand.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elkemenchi.
Good work by Elkemenchi as he checks the leg kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali stuns Elkemenchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elkemenchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elkemenchi's head backwards.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali slips a straight right by Elkemenchi.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elkemenchi's sensitive parts.
Ali tests Elkemenchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Elkemenchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Elkemenchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Elkemenchi throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Elkemenchi's calf.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elkemenchi checks a low kick from Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Ali, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Ali against the cage but Ali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Ali scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Elkemenchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkemenchi drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elkemenchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Elkemenchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Ali thuds his right hand into Elkemenchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Elkemenchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elkemenchi throws a big counter head kick but Ali avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ali's guard.#ES#
Ali manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Elkemenchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Ali lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elkemenchi throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Elkemenchi looking to score a takedown here. Ali is defending well but Elkemenchi drives through and ends up in Ali's guard.#ES#
Ali has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Elkemenchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ali cracks Elkemenchi with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ali.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi has had enough of the clinch but Ali keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
During a confident post fight interview, Sarfraz Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Grand Prix Finals
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Durden throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAli.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Durden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durden just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Durden down.
Durden moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Durden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durden's calf.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Ali throws a lazy body kick
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Ali wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durden throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Ali was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
And Durden responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Ali is wise to it.
Ali avoids the head kick by Durden.
#T3#
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden avoids the head kick by Ali.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Durden throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Ali takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Durden checks the leg kick.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ali cracks Durden with an open hand slap.#T4#
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali misses with a hook
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Durden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ali really felt that one!
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Nice body kick from Durden.
Durden moves away from the strike by Ali.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Durden counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Durden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durden's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
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#
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Ali tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali cracks the inside of Durden's front leg.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Ali misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Ali checks a low kick from Durden.
Ali feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
Ali misses with a straight right.
Durden punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden slips a jab from Ali.
Durden counters with a body kick.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden looks to throw a body kick
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Ali saw it coming and moves away.
Durden scores with a head kick.
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!
Durden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Durden lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Durden moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
Crunch! Ali slams his shin into Durden's torso.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Ali counters with an inside leg kick.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Ali lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Durden throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durden's calf.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Durden was just out of range.
Ali throws a front kick that sends Durden stumbling back into the cage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Durden might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ali has got the better of the exchanges.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Ali gets a clinch.
A short right from Ali.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali is working Durden over against the cage.
Durden working aggressively here.
#T4#
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali lands a left hand.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Ali digs a right hand into Durden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durden's gas tank.
Ali tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Durden defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Durden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durden's sensitive parts.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Durden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Durden misses.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Ali's ribs.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Durden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Durden feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Durden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ali.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali misses with a straight left. #T2#
Ali lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
Durden lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Ali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Ali is wise to it.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Durden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Durden thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Durden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ali misses with a looping left.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali swings widly with a right hand
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Durden counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming. #T4#
Ali jabs at Durden's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Durden.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Durden lands a nice uppercut.
Durden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durden can turn it around.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PSE 47
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Bunker counters with a nice leg kick.
Ali slips a straight right by Bunker.
Bunker dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker.
Bunker thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Bunker connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
Bunker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Bunker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bunker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Bunker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD#
Bunker looking to score a takedown here. Ali is defending well but Bunker drives through and ends up in Ali's 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.
Bunker wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Bunker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunker defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ali throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bunker uses it to pass to side control.
Bunker prevents Ali from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bunker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bunker is putting a hurting on Ali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bunker is putting a hurting on Ali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ali prevents Bunker from moving into mount.
Ali wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Bunker cracks Ali with a big right hand but Ali just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ali wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bunker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bunker cracks Ali with a big elbow.
Ali is pushing Bunker's head away, looking to escape. Bunker manages to hold on to the position though.
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!#ES2#
Ali throws Bunker to one side and escapes!
Bunker misses with a hook
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Bunker ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bunker throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick from Bunker misses.
Bunker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Bunker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Bunker swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Ali counters with a nice right hand that sends Bunker toppling to the canvas! Bunker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ali finish him?!#ROC2#
Bunker is rocked!
Ali misses with a double jab.
Oh Bunker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali pounces like a tiger and cracks Bunker with a vicious hook! Bunker is down but not out! Ali follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sarfraz Ali!
An out of breath Sarfraz Ali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PSE 42
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Skrarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skrarez throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skrarez.
Skrarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Skrarez forces Ali back against the cage and clinches.
Ali tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Ali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nice elbow from Skrarez.
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skrarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Ali tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrarez.#T2#
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skrarez throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez looks winded!
Ali lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Skrarez's ribcage. Skrarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Skrarez avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
#T4#
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali is working Skrarez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skrarez.
Ali connects with a right hand. Skrarez shakes it off.
Skrarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.#ROC#
Skrarez is rocked!
Francesco Skrarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Skrarez is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Skrarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali drops Skrarez with a naaaaasty hook - Skrarez is in real trouble here! Ali dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pride FC 13
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Garcia checks a low kick from Ali.
Garcia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ali manages to circle out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Ali down.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garcia throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Garcia checks a low kick from Ali.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia moves out of range as Ali strikes.
A low kick from Ali misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Garcia defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Ali. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Ali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Ali misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz 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#
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia moves out of range as Ali strikes.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia checks a low kick from Ali.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garcia counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Ali misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Ali as he checks the leg kick.
Ali punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Ali jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Ali's defenses. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Ali slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia slips a jab from Ali.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali is looking for the big counter here.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Garcia.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Ali delivers a nice body kick.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Ali.
It appears Garcia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia slips a jab from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.#T1#
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Ali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ali misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Ali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Ali takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
As Ali backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Haislan Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia lands a jab.
Garcia throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarfraz Ali.
Well Ali 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pride FC 8
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Good shot there by Ali.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Ali scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saibot has time to react.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Ali tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Saibot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Saibot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Saibot throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saibot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saibot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saibot throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saibot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a combination
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Ali lands the left hand.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali scores with a jab. Saibot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Ali throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.#T4#
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali with a nice cross.#TD2#
Saibot gets a double leg takedown into Ali's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Ali. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali catches Saibot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Saibot slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
Ali digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Saibot misses.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Saibot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali avoids the body shot from Saibot.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali lands the left hand.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ali thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Saibot 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.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Saibot staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Ali fakes the leg kick and cracks Saibot in the body.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ali.
Saibot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Ali wriggles free and stands up.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Ali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali cracks the inside of Saibot's front leg.
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Saibot checks a low kick from Ali.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a hook.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Saibot misses the jab.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot gets in close and tags Ali with a short punch that almost sends Ali to the mat! Oh Ali is in big trouble! He turns his back on Saibot, trying to create some distance but Saibot rushes him, striking wildly and Ali goes down! The referee tackles Saibot into the cage to end the fight! Saibot is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Pride FC 2 Potter vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Kingston checks a leg kick nicely.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Donk. Kingston catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali scores with a jab. Kingston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali tries to work over Kingston's front leg with a kick but Kingston checks it.
Kingston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ali misses the jab.
Kingston looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston motions for Ali to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kingston tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Ali feints and then cracks Kingston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kingston down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.#T1#
Kingston throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali lands with a cross.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a nice leg kick.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Kingston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali misses the jab.
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingston cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Kingston misses.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Kingston thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Nice body kick from Kingston.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Kingston does it's job there.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Kingston thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingston circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Ali moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Kingston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
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#
Kingston checks the leg kick.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Kingston motions for Ali to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali takes one on the button.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kingston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
A jab lands there for Kingston.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kingston avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Ali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston. #CL#
Ali drives through and clinches with Kingston against the cage.
Kingston pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Kingston pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage. #BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingston lands a jab to the head.
Kingston sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kingston throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kingston. Kingston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Kingston takes one on the button.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.#T3#
Ali throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston scores with a nice right hand.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Ali sizes up Kingston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Ali.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston slips a straight right by Ali.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
A big left from Kingston misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Kingston down.
Kingston scores with a jab.
Kingston misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali throws a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kingston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali moves forwards but Kingston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Ali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
A jab from Ali misses.
Kingston checks the leg kick.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kingston is out of range and Ali settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingston circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali misses with a hook.#T1#
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Ali catches Kingston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston checks a low kick from Ali.
Kingston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Kingston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingston, as that shot connected.
Kingston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Kingston throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali checks a low kick from Kingston.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Ali.
Kingston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Kingston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Kingston scores with a push kick.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Ali throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kingston tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kingston misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Kingston takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Kingston - just one landing.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingston should have avoided that one.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Kingston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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 Sarfraz Ali.
Well Ali 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Carl Kingston stepped up to the mic, saying 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.
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Event:
AFC #38
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ali looks to land a combination but OByrne avoids it well.
OByrne tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
OByrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali tries to work over OByrne's front leg with a kick but OByrne checks it.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but OByrne avoids it.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OByrne checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OByrne tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali lands a jab.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range. #T1#
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
Ali thumps OByrne with a low kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne misses with a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ali tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OByrne.
OByrne misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with some punches.
OByrne is trying to maintain a safe position but Ali gets an underhook and turns OByrne into the cage.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
Ali lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with the head strike.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
OByrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne takes a shot to the head.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
Good body shot from OByrne.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Ali.
OByrne tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
OByrne lands with a short shot to the head.
OByrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
OByrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OByrne checks the leg kick.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
OByrne slips a straight right by Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
Ali is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OByrne's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ali rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but OByrne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali scores with a kick to the body.
Ali connects with the punch.
OByrne throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
OByrne blocks a jab.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OByrne works the jab nicely.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
OByrne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
OByrne swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
OByrne moves out of range as Ali strikes.
OByrne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Ali tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
Donk. OByrne catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from OByrne misses
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
OByrne takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Ali.
#T3#
OByrne walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OByrne throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
Ali throws a counter high kick but OByrne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ali moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
OByrne moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
OByrne throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne with a jab.
OByrne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
#T4#
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali slips under a jab from OByrne.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by OByrne.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ali moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
OByrne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Ali settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OByrne checks a leg kick.
OByrne throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by OByrne.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
Ali takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
OByrne flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OByrne, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OByrne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali throws a leg kick
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Ali does no damage. #T1#
Ali throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Ali fakes the leg kick and cracks OByrne in the body.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but OByrne just manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
Ali misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
OByrne defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
OByrne connects with a single shot there.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
OByrne's corner calls for a 1-2. OByrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne avoids the head kick by Ali.
OByrne lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. OByrne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OByrne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Ali.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne works Ali's body with a nice hook.
OByrne tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by OByrne!
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a low kick.#T4#
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Ali darts in and clinches OByrne up against the cage.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
OByrne working aggressively here.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne taking a breather.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph OByrne.
I've got OByrne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A very excited looking Joseph OByrne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Huhrera blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Huhrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Huhrera 's knee but Huhrera avoids it well.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huhrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huhrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Huhrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Huhrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huhrera is pushing down on Ali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ali is fighting to maintain full guard but Huhrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Ali manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Huhrera keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huhrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Huhrera stalling.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Huhrera has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Huhrera .
#BC2#
Huhrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Huhrera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Huhrera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ali is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
After the fight, Julio Valeron Huhrera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Poulsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Poulsen tries to avoid it.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Poulsen ducks down to avoid it.
Poulsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poulsen looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Poulsen slips the punch.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poulsen.
Poulsen wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Poulsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Poulsen counters with a straight right hand.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Poulsen checks it.
Poulsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Poulsen misses its intended target.
Ali punishes Poulsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Poulsen works Ali's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Poulsen.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poulsen.
Poulsen throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poulsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poulsen. Poulsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali tries to clinch there but Poulsen circles away.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Poulsen off balance momentarily.
Ali throws a front kick that sends Poulsen stumbling back into the cage.
Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poulsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poulsen's sensitive parts. #T2##CL2#
Ali darts in and clinches Poulsen up against the cage.
Poulsen tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Poulsen back against the cage.
Poulsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poulsen tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poulsen blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poulsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ali prevents a body shot from Poulsen.
Poulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poulsen fails to land.
Poulsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Poulsen is looking to control Ali's arms but Ali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poulsen has his back to the cage.
Poulsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali. #T3#
Poulsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Poulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poulsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Poulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Poulsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Poulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poulsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali gets through Poulsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Poulsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Poulsen has Ali pushed against the cage.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Poulsen controls the action.
A short left from Ali.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Poulsen controls the action.
Poulsen effectively controlling the action here.
Ali pushes Poulsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poulsen looking to stall.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Poulsen's ribcage. Poulsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poulsen's efforts to push away.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poulsen.
Poulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Poulsen controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Poulsen avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
A short right from Poulsen on the inside.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poulsen looking to stall.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poulsen blocking some punches.
#T1#
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Poulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poulsen digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali tries a body shot but Poulsen blocks it.
Come on Poulsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Poulsen.
A short right from Ali.
Ali is working Poulsen over against the cage.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Poulsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali lands a left hand.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poulsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Poulsen.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poulsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Poulsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poulsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poulsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poulsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Poulsen.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Poulsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Poulsen prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Poulsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poulsen works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a body shot from Poulsen.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Poulsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poulsen effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poulsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulsen blocking some punches.
Poulsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Poulsen wants to stall.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Poulsen is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poulsen's elbow.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Poulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Poulsen lands a head shot.
Poulsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poulsen.
Poulsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali slips under a jab.
Poulsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poulsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali defending well as Poulsen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Poulsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Poulsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poulsen lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Poulsen misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Poulsen down.
Poulsen missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali jabs Poulsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poulsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poulsen misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Poulsen clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali throws a front kick that sends Poulsen stumbling back into the cage.
Ali scores with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Ali moves away from the strike by Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Poulsen wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali cracks Poulsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Poulsen ducks down to avoid it.
Poulsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poulsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poulsen slips a straight right by Ali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poulsen with a nice cross.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Poulsen moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Poulsen misses with a straight right.
Poulsen throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Poulsen misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a solid body kick.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poulsen on the side of the head.
Poulsen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poulsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poulsen digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Poulsen against the cage.
Ali working aggressively here.
Poulsen looking to stall.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poulsen lands a body shot.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Poulsen.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Poulsen avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Ali.
A body shot lands from Poulsen.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Poulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
#T4#
Poulsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ali is keeping busy.
Poulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Poulsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poulsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poulsen taking a breather.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Poulsen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poulsen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poulsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vang Poulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ABW 179 Perez - Gonza
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megalos.#CL2#
Megalos closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Megalos lands a body shot.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Megalos lands a shot to the body.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali. #BC#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Megalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Megalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
As Megalos backs away, Ali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ali moves out of range as Megalos throws a body kick.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Megalos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
A jab from Ali misses.
Megalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali missing with a left hand there. Megalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Megalos scores with a spinning back kick!
Megalos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali misses with a hook.#T1#
Ali misses with an uppercut. Megalos saw that one coming.
Megalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Megalos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Megalos finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Megalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Megalos.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Megalos is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Megalos is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali throws a big counter combination but Megalos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Megalos moves out of range easily.
Megalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Megalos scores with a nice strike.
Megalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megalos.
Megalos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Megalos moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Megalos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Megalos.
Jab by Megalos.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Megalos slips a straight right by Ali.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Megalos connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Megalos.
Megalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ali had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Megalos digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Jab from Megalos.
Megalos lands a head shot.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws a jab when Megalos was well out of range.
Megalos feints a counter leg kick.
Ali thuds a left hand into Megalos's body.#T3#
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Megalos!
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali thuds a left hand into Megalos's body.
Megalos misses with a hook.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Megalos counters with a nice leg kick.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos lands the left hand.
Megalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Megalos saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Megalos blocks the leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Megalos's head but Megalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali throws a push kick but Megalos slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Megalos as he connects with a hook.
Megalos connects with a jab.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Megalos takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Megalos misses the target.
Ali throws a low kick but Megalos moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ali misses with a low kick.
Megalos slips under a jab.
Megalos checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Megalos is looking to land body kicks.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Megalos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Megalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Megalos.
Megalos swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Megalos finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Megalos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ali looks for the body kick but Megalos saw that one coming.
Megalos looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Megalos lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Megalos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali throws a body punch but Megalos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Megalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Megalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Megalos tries to clinch up.
Ali throws a low kick but Megalos moves out of range easily.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Megalos is looking to land body kicks.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Megalos.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali throws a push kick but Megalos slaps the foot to one side.
Megalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Megalos is looking to clinch.
Megalos lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Megalos.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Megalos.#CL2#
Megalos darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Megalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
Megalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali is leaning against Megalos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali. #BC2#
Megalos manages to break the clinch.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Megaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ali swings for the body but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Megalos throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Megalos lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Megalos moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat.
Ali cracks Megalos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Megalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Ali thows a leg kick but Megalos checks it
and Megalos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Megalos misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megalos lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali avoids the body shot from Megalos.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Megalos.
Ali quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Megalos drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Megalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali throws a head kick but Megalos moves out of range.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Megalos lands a slapping body shot.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Megalos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Megalos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ali avoids the body shot from Megalos.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ali!
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ali misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Megalos! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Megalos checks a leg kick. #T3#
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Megalos at a distance.
Megalos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Megalos seems unphased.
Megalos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Megalos's knee but Megalos avoids it well.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Megalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Megalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali misses with a double jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Megalos.
Megalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Megalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Megalos checks it well.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Megalos sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Megalos has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
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!
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards. #BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Megalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Megalos throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Megalos.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Megalos's knee but Megalos avoids it well.
Megalos throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Megalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Megalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Megalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali misses with the body kick
enabling Megalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Megalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Megalos as he connects with a hook.
Ali sizes up Megalos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Megalos misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Megalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali checks a low kick from Megalos.
Ali half committed to a counter leg kick.
Megalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Megalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ali tries a low kick but Megalos avoids it.#T1#
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Megalos. Megalos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Megalos throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Megalos.
Megalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos scores with a jab to the head.
Megalos throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Megalos.
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
A cross from Megalos lands.
Megalos needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Megalos misses.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Megalos lands a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Megalos.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali checks a low kick from Megalos.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Megalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Megalos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.
Megalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Megalos.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Megalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali misses with a hook to the body
and Megalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Megalos lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
Megalos throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Megalos blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Megalos! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Megalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Megalos.
Megalos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Megalos cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Megalos misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Megalos cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Ali tries a low kick but Megalos avoids it.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Megalos. That's going to slow Ali down.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Megalos checks a leg kick.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Megalos tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Megalos loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Megalos throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Megalos throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Megalos misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Megalos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Megalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Megalos blocks a low kick nicely.
Megalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Megalos was just out of range.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Megalos clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Megalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Megalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali staying out of range there.
Megalos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ali will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Megalos 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!
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Event:
ABW 170 Perez - Sweetie Pie
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Tertelgte throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Tertelgte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tertelgte.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Tertelgte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tertelgte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ali.
Tertelgte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali tried to counter with a leg kick but Tertelgte avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali slips a straight right by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a head kick.
Tertelgte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tertelgte. That's going to slow Ali down.
Tertelgte looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Tertelgte misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tertelgte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tertelgte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tertelgte. That did some damage!
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Tertelgte moves out of range easily.
Tertelgte moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Tertelgte ducks down to avoid it.
Ali throws a right hand that Tertelgte ducks under and follows up with a left that Tertelgte also avoids with ease.
Ali blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Tertelgte coming out on top.
Ali works Tertelgte's body with a nice hook.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali slips under a jab.
As Tertelgte backs away, Ali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tertelgte lands with an overhand left.
Tertelgte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tertelgte tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Tertelgte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tertelgte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali defending well as Tertelgte loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Tertelgte's head but Tertelgte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Tertelgte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tertelgte throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tertelgte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tertelgte misses with a hook.
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tertelgte.#T3#
Ali misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Tertelgte's defenses.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Tertelgte sees coming a mile off.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tertelgte just manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tertelgte ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Tertelgte avoids a kick to the body.
Tertelgte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ali. Tertelgte shrugs it off though.
Ali slips a straight right by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a head kick that misses.
Ali jabs Tertelgte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tertelgte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali motions for Tertelgte to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tertelgte moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali works the jab nicely.#T4#
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Ali swings for the body but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Tertelgte moved away.#CL2#
Tertelgte rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tertelgte throws a body shot but no joy.
Tertelgte throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tertelgte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali tries to work over Tertelgte's front leg with a kick but Tertelgte checks it.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Tertelgte off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tertelgte throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Tertelgte blocks the leg kick.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tertelgte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tertelgte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tertelgte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tertelgte misses with a leg kick.
Ali throws a big counter combination but Tertelgte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tertelgte can do to turn this around?
Tertelgte misses with a straight left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tertelgte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tertelgte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ali misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Tertelgte's head.
Tertelgte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tertelgte avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Tertelgte flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tertelgte.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tertelgte counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
A big right from Ali misses.
Nice shot by Ali.
Tertelgte needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Ali tried to counter with a leg kick but Tertelgte avoided it.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Tertelgte with an uppercut!
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tertelgte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tertelgte scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tertelgte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Tertelgte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
Tertelgte misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Tertelgte looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Tertelgte misses the jab.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tertelgte loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Tertelgte's front leg but catches the back leg as Tertelgte tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Tertelgte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
It looks like Ali has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tertelgte counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tertelgte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tertelgte scrambles back to his feet.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Tertelgte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing. #T3#
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Tertelgte moves his leg out of the way.
Tertelgte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali blocks a jab.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali looks for the body kick but Tertelgte saw that one coming.
Tertelgte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Tertelgte's head back.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Tertelgte checks a leg kick.
Tertelgte tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
The fighters circling - Tertelgte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Tertelgte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tertelgte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tertelgte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tertelgte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali. #T4#
Tertelgte ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tertelgte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tertelgte wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali throws a low kick but Tertelgte avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Tertelgte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tertelgte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Tertelgte misses with a straight right.
Ali cracks Tertelgte with a good jab.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tertelgte misses its intended target.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali swings for the body but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tertelgte misses with a few strikes there.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tertelgte.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tertelgte.
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali lands a body shot.
Tertelgte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Tertelgte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Tertelgte checks a leg kick.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tertelgte is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tertelgte. That did some damage!
Tertelgte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Tertelgte checks it.
Ali connects with the punch.
Tertelgte throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a one-two to the body.
Tertelgte blocks a low kick nicely.
Tertelgte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali moves away from the strike by Tertelgte.
Ali throws a leg kick but Tertelgte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Tertelgte responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tertelgte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tertelgte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tertelgte misses with a hook.
Ali slips a jab from Tertelgte.#CL2#
Tertelgte takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tertelgte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Tertelgte breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Tertelgte coming out on top.
A head kick from Ali lands but Tertelgte takes it in his stride.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tertelgte.
Ernie Tertelgte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali blocks the body kick.
Tertelgte connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Tertelgte throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Tertelgte defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali feints and then cracks Tertelgte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tertelgte down. #CL2#
Tertelgte moves into the clinch.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
Tertelgte scores with a shoulder strike.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali slips a straight right by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Tertelgte tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Tertelgte off balance momentarily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Tertelgte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tertelgte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Tertelgte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tertelgte blocks the body kick.
Tertelgte ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Tertelgte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali counters with a nice body kick.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Tertelgte wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tertelgte throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
Tertelgte throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tertelgte! But no joy.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McArthur enables Ali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McArthur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McArthur has control of Ali's left arm, preventing Ali from doing any damage.
Ali wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but McArthur is retaining full guard.
Ali wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
McArthur working a defensive guard here.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McArthur continues to stall.
Ali stays in close to McArthur's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McArthur is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McArthur keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ali really felt that one!#T2#
Ali moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from McArthur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but McArthur circles away.
McArthur throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali defending well as McArthur loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
Ali missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
McArthur swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Ali.
McArthur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali works McArthur's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Ali misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali misses the jab.
McArthur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.
Ali swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ali lands a jab.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
McArthur slips under a jab from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali 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#
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur cracks Ali with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
As Ali backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
McArthur drops Ali with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ali looks back up at him and smiles so McArthur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Ali is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
As Ali looks to move away, McArthur throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Ali misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali lands a high kick!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McArthur misses its target.
Ali slips under a jab from McArthur.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McArthur walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Ali works McArthur's body with a nice hook.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.#T3#
Ali throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur lands an overhand right.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
It appears McArthur was looking to counter with a kick there.
McArthur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali lands a body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of McArthur's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ali tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Ali digs a good body shot into McArthur's ribs.
Ali punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Ali looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
McArthur steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Ali misses.
McArthur thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McArthur counters with a nice body shot.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Ali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Ali misses with a body shot.
It looked like McArthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.#CL2#
McArthur tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ali jumps into guard, dragging McArthur to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur 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.
Ali keeping full guard, as McArthur tries to pass.
McArthur forces his way into half guard.
Ali is looking for a sweep. McArthur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but Ali defending well.
Ali wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McArthur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ali trying to control but McArthur postures up.
McArthur wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.
McArthur sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ali is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.
McArthur is taking a breather. Ali says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ali actively working from the bottom here.
Ali wants to improve his position but McArthur is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McArthur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ali wants to improve his position but McArthur is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sarfraz Ali just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but McArthur gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
McArthur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur misses with a right hand
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Ali misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Ali in the body.
Ali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
McArthur cracks Ali with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ali looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McArthur finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
and McArthur counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ali! He's just covering up as McArthur starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Kieran McArthur misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ABW 147 Benavidez - Blackblood
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tertelgte.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Tertelgte in a clinch.
Ali works on Tertelgte's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Tertelgte controls the action.
Tertelgte blocks a body shot from Ali. #BC2#
Tertelgte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Tertelgte lands a left and a right that send Ali crashing to the mat, dazed. Tertelgte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tertelgte walks into a left hand.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Tertelgte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tertelgte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Tertelgte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali tries to clinch but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tertelgte. #T1#
Tertelgte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali gets through Tertelgte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tertelgte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
I was talking to Ali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Tertelgte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tertelgte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tertelgte! But no joy.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Tertelgte throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Ali lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Tertelgte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tertelgte throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali lands with a straight right. Tertelgte didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Tertelgte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali lands with a cross.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tertelgte blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Tertelgte on the inside.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tertelgte scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tertelgte's elbow.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tertelgte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Ali misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tertelgte.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Tertelgte controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land.
Tertelgte lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
A shot in the inside from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Tertelgte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tertelgte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Tertelgte controls his hands.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
Ali tries a body shot but Tertelgte blocks it.
Ali cracks Tertelgte with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tertelgte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali digs a right hand into Tertelgte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tertelgte's gas tank. #T4#
Tertelgte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Tertelgte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Tertelgte's belly button to the back.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tertelgte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali throws a body punch but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Tertelgte should have avoided that one.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Tertelgte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Tertelgte.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tertelgte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Tertelgte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Tertelgte moved out of range nicely.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Tertelgte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Ali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tertelgte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali clobbers Tertelgte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
Tertelgte lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Tertelgte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tertelgte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tertelgte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tertelgte moves away.
Tertelgte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tertelgte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tertelgte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tertelgte backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali cracks the inside of Tertelgte's front leg.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.#T2#
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tertelgte misses with a low kick.
Tertelgte scores with a nice head shot.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tertelgte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tertelgte! But no joy.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Tertelgte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tertelgte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
Ali slips under a jab from Tertelgte.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Ali moves away from the strike by Tertelgte.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Tertelgte thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tertelgte defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Tertelgte wants to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch position.
Ali slips under a jab.
Tertelgte looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Tertelgte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali tests Tertelgte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tertelgtes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tertelgte scores with a jab to the body.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Tertelgte's head.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Tertelgte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Tertelgte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tertelgte lands a lovely overhand right.
Tertelgte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Tertelgte circles away.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Tertelgte's shoulder, as Tertelgte tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a right and a left that Tertelgte avoids nicely.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tertelgte on the side of the head.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali backing away here, and Tertelgte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Tertelgte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tertelgte throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Tertelgte misses.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tertelgte swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Tertelgte moves away from the strike by Ali.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tertelgte! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tertelgte misses with a kick to the body.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tertelgte's head backwards.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Tertelgte swinging wildly here.
Tertelgte scores with a nice head shot.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Tertelgte blocks a jab.
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tertelgte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tertelgte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Ali wants to clinch but Tertelgte slips to the side
enabling Tertelgte to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Ali scores with a jab. Tertelgte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tertelgte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tertelgte scores with a jab to the head.
Tertelgte throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tertelgte throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali wants to clinch
and Tertelgte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali digs a good body shot into Tertelgte's ribs.
Ali misses the jab.
Tertelgte scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali tries to clinch there but Tertelgte circles away.
Ali tries to clinch but Tertelgte is having none of it.
Ali thuds his right hand into Tertelgte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing. #T3#
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Tertelgte seems unphased.
A slow jab from Tertelgte misses its intended target.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Tertelgte slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Tertelgte's head but Tertelgte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tertelgte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That kick from Ali tenderised Tertelgte's leg. Tertelgte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tertelgte throws a combination. Ali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ernie Tertelgte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tertelgte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tertelgte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tertelgte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tertelgte's elbow.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Tertelgte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Tertelgte breaks the clinch.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.#CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Tertelgte in a clinch.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tertelgte's efforts to push away.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarfraz Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A relieved looking Sarfraz Ali 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:
ABW 141 Lopez - Turnbull
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Chance moves into the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Chance lands a nice uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Chance avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Chance controls the action.
A short left from Ali.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali misses with a body punch.
Chance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chance blocks a body shot from Ali.
I was talking to Ali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Chance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Chance ducks down to avoid it.
Chance throws a fast counter high kick but Ali manages to duck under it in time.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chances jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chance moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Chance only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chance fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Chance throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chance misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Ali misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Chance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chance blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali throws a hook but Chance blocks it.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chance tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Chance needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali throws a jab when Chance was well out of range.
Chance scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chance misses with a hook.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Chance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chance misses with a hook.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chance on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ali!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Ali throws a hook but Chance avoids it easily.
Chance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chance's sensitive parts.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali lands with a hook. Chance tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chance lands with a nice body punch.
Chance throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Chance.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chance ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Chance tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Ali feints and then cracks Chance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chance down.
Ali avoids the head kick by Chance.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali lands a body shot.
A cross from Ali lands.
Chance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##CL2#
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Chance. Chance maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chance.
Chance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Chance controls his hands.
Chance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chance.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chance's elbow.
Chance misses with some punches.
Chance blocks a body shot from Ali.
Chance lands a nice knee to the body.
Chance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chance throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chance blocks an uppercut.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Chance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Chance wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali working aggressively here.
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!
Chance misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Chance lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chance.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Chance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chance is trying to maintain a safe position but Ali gets an underhook and turns Chance into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Chance avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a body punch. #TD#
Ali has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chance uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chance has picked Ali up and slammed him! Ali can't keep hold of the triangle and Chance manages to pass to side control!
Ali can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Chance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chance lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Chance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chance misses with a head kick.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chance avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ali rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Chance.
Chance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Chance throws a left that rocks Ali and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chance dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ali regain composure!
#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is trying to improve his position.
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali is not content to let Chance control the position. #T1#
Ali struggling a bit here.
Ali is looking to reverse the position.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chance is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ali will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chance looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ali is avoiding damage well.
Ali can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Chance decides to stand back up. Chance steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.
Ali misses with a hook. Chance ducked under it nicely.
Chance moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali jabs Chance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chance cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Chance closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chance has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chance there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali jabs at Chance's body.
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!
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Chance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chance tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Chance wants to clinch
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chance throws a lazy head kick
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Chance.
Chance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Chance. #T3#
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Chance drops Ali with a right and a left! Chance comes rushing in but Ali regains his composure and manages to keep Chance in guard.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sarfraz Ali has been cut.#SUB#
Ali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chance trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ali's guard.
Chance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Chance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chance has managed to get both his arms back between Ali's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.
Chance wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Chance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chance stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.#T4#
Chance controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chance won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Chance from controlling successfully.
Chance seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Ali working for a triangle but Chance defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chance defends it easily.
Chance won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zero Chance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sarfraz Ali's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Chance has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Chance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali throws a push kick but Chance slaps the foot to one side.
Chance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chance throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Chance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws a body punch but Chance moves out of range.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Chance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chance misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali blocks a head kick by Chance.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Chance throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
Ali avoids the head kick by Chance.
#T1#
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Chance dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Chance.
Chance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chance throws a head kick that misses.
Chance moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.
It looked like Ali was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Ali misses. #CL2#
Chance moves into the clinch.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chance blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries to work over Chance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Chance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chance avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Chance throws a lazy head kick
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Chance closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Chance walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chance circles away quickly and effectively.
Chance is looking for the big counter here.
Chance throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali connects with the punch.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Chance off the cage and back into range.
Ali tests Chance's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Chance.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Zero Chance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chance crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ali - the referee stops the clock and Chance gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ali. Chance manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Chance slips the punch.
Ali stalks Chance and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chance's face. Chance staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Chance is rocked!
Nice jab there from Ali.
Chance is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Chance tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Chance fails with the takedown.
Ali steps in with a hook that catches Chance right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ali follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chance looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
A victorious Sarfraz Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 134 Ali - McArthur
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Ali thows a leg kick but McArthur checks it
and McArthur counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali misses with a hook
and McArthur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
A jab from Ali misses.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Ali misses with a looping right.
McArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Ali jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Ali throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali thows a leg kick but McArthur checks it
and McArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
McArthur moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali works on McArthur's body with a couple of short punches.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Ali.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McArthur.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
McArthur lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McArthur misses with some punches.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Ali lands a right hand.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Ali misses with a body punch.
A short left from Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McArthur.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali pushes McArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Ali tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Ali working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
McArthur pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali lands a body punch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McArthur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McArthur.
Ali working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a body punch.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with some punches.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a right hand.
McArthur cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur slips under a jab.
McArthur throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur slips a jab from Ali.
Ali misses with a straight right.
McArthur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali lands with a hook. McArthur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali lands an overhand right.
McArthur takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and McArthur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McArthur cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
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!#KD2#
McArthur cracks Ali with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ali looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McArthur finish him?
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur is the new featherweight champion!
Kieran McArthur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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ABW 125 Ali - Huhrera II
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Huhrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Huhrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Huhrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ali defends it well.
Ali seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huhrera feints a jab promting Ali to slip. Huhrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Huhrera misses its intended target.
Huhrera throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huhrera looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Huhrera throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huhrera takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Huhrera looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huhrera tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huhrera .
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Ali tenderised Huhrera 's leg. Huhrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huhrera 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Huhrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ali won't be happy with that.
Ali is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huhrera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Huhrera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ali is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huhrera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Huhrera prevents Ali from escaping the position.
Huhrera moves into full mount!
Ali is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Huhrera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ali is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Huhrera unloading with bombs!
Huhrera won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Huhrera landing punches.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Huhrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ali is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huhrera tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
Huhrera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
My spies in Gym inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Huhrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Huhrera landing strikes from the mount.#ES#
Ali bucks Huhrera off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the cage.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huhrera lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Huhrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huhrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huhrera .
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huhrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali scores with a head kick. Huhrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Huhrera tries to clinch up.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huhrera staying out of range there.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huhrera doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huhrera .
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Huhrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice defenses there by Huhrera .
Huhrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Huhrera advances position into side control!#T1#
Ali is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huhrera is controlling him well.
Huhrera advances nicely into full mount.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huhrera dominating with strikes here.
Huhrera won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ali taking shots to the head. #T2#
Ali is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Huhrera landing punches.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Huhrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Huhrera looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali really wants to buck Huhrera off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Ali is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Huhrera wants to finish this one by submission but Ali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huhrera .
Huhrera with a couple of short strikes.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T4#
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
Ali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huhrera trying to control but Ali is having none of it.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera 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!
#R3#
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huhrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Huhrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Huhrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huhrera throws a good cross that connects.
Huhrera tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Huhrera is just out of range.
Ali throws a body punch but Huhrera moves out of range.
Ali misses with a hook.#TD2#
Huhrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!
Ali is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.#T1#
Huhrera 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Ali won't allow it.
Ali is trying to stand back up but Huhrera is controlling him
Huhrera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Ali defends it.
Huhrera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huhrera connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Huhrera prevents Ali from standing back up.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but Ali is working away. #T2#
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Huhrera 's defenses.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huhrera throws out the jab. #CL2#
Huhrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Huhrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Huhrera 's ribcage. Huhrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huhrera blocks an uppercut.
Huhrera lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huhrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Huhrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huhrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Ali.
A right hand to the body from Huhrera .
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huhrera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Huhrera controls the action.
Huhrera is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Huhrera to work.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Huhrera .
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali. #T4#
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Huhrera blocking some punches.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali gets through Huhrera 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huhrera is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Huhrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huhrera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huhrera throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Huhrera . Those never looked like landing.
Ali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Huhrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Huhrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali moves out of range as Huhrera strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Huhrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huhrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali cracks the inside of Huhrera 's front leg.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huhrera throws out the jab.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huhrera 's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huhrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali takes a swing at Huhrera 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Huhrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ali is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Ali tries to escape but Huhrera is in control. #ES#
Ali throws Huhrera to one side and escapes!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
A combination from Huhrera does no damage.
Huhrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
#T2#
Huhrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali looks to land a right hand but Huhrera moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Huhrera . Those never looked like landing.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Huhrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Huhrera walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huhrera . Huhrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huhrera takes one on the button.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huhrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huhrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Huhrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Ali pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huhrera lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Ali lands a nice looking body kick.
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali scores with the left hand. Huhrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Huhrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huhrera .
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Huhrera 's belly button to the back.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Huhrera 's defenses.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huhrera momentarily.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huhrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huhrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Huhrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.#TD2#
Huhrera gets a double leg takedown into Ali's guard.
Huhrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ali pushes Huhrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huhrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Huhrera advances to full mount.
Huhrera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ali?
Ali really wants to buck Huhrera off and get back to his feet.
Huhrera looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ali is in a horrible position here. Huhrera smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali had his way with Julio Valeron Huhrera in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Huhrera takes one to the chin there.
Huhrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huhrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huhrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huhrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Huhrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huhrera tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali thumps Huhrera with a low kick.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huhrera 's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera staying out of range there.
Huhrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huhrera throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range. #T1#
Huhrera moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ali backs off Huhrera throws a huge counter combo but Ali manages to avoid it all.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali works Huhrera 's body with a nice hook.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Huhrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ali to the mat! Ali manages to get full guard.
Huhrera stops Ali from standing up.
Huhrera stands and throws Ali's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ali is trying to escape the position but Huhrera is controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Huhrera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Huhrera prevents Ali from escaping the position.
Huhrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ali is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Ali bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ali tries to move into range but Huhrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Huhrera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huhrera 's head backwards.
Ali digs a good hook to Huhrera 's body.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Huhrera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Huhrera 's shoulder, as Huhrera tries to avoid the shot.
Huhrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huhrera moves out of range as Ali strikes.
A little jabbing left from Huhrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huhrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Ali is looking to slow Huhrera down with leg kicks.
Ali misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huhrera is defended easily by Ali.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huhrera under the eye.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Huhrera seems unphased.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huhrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali misses the jab.
Huhrera throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Huhrera . Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a straight right. Huhrera didn't see that one coming.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huhrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huhrera .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huhrera is defended easily by Ali.
Huhrera tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Huhrera slips the punch.
Huhrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Sarfraz Ali retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Huhrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huhrera pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Huhrera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ali is trying to keep an underhook but Huhrera manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ali manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Huhrera keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali tries to work over Huhrera 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huhrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Huhrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Huhrera avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage. #TD#
Huhrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ali regains guard immediately.
Huhrera is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Huhrera dives into side control.
#REVB#
Ali is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huhrera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet here but Huhrera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ali's back.#T1#
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Ali covers up after that shot from Huhrera .
Huhrera lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Huhrera looking for the RNC.
Ali is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Huhrera is persistently looking for the submission but Ali is defending it well.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet but Huhrera has full control of the position and if anything, Ali has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Huhrera connects with a big shot to the side of Ali's head.
#ES2#
Ali is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Huhrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Huhrera blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Ali.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huhrera .
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Huhrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali is leaning against Huhrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Huhrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Huhrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Huhrera tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Huhrera controls his hands.
Huhrera scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Huhrera .
A right hook to the body lands for Huhrera .
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Huhrera .
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Huhrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huhrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huhrera prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huhrera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huhrera lands a body shot.
Huhrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Huhrera gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huhrera is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huhrera .
Huhrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huhrera .
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huhrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Huhrera .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huhrera .
Come on Huhrera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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 Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Huhrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huhrera ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Huhrera is just out of range.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Huhrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
Ali keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huhrera won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
Huhrera passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Huhrera is pressing down on Ali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ali is holding on for now.
Ali pushes Huhrera off looking to stand but Huhrera dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Huhrera trying to control the pace.
Ali is looking to escape.
Huhrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ali knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huhrera stops Ali from getting back to his feet.
Ali is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huhrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ali pushes Huhrera off looking to stand but Huhrera dives back in and keeps control.
Huhrera is nestled in close to Ali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ali tries to kick Huhrera off but Huhrera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ali is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Ali won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huhrera slips a nice elbow through Ali's hands, connecting with Ali's forehead.
Ali is trying to escape back to his feet but Huhrera uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Huhrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ali pushes Huhrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huhrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Ali throws Huhrera to one side and escapes!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huhrera .
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huhrera misses the shot to the body.
Huhrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Huhrera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.
Huhrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huhrera momentarily.
Ali cracks Huhrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Huhrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Huhrera misses with a few strikes there.
Ali jabs Huhrera right on the nose. Huhrera blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Ali.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huhrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali, which made it look bad.
Ali tests Huhrera 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huhrera moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Huhrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Huhrera is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Huhrera dives into side control.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries to escape but Huhrera is in control. #T4#
Huhrera wants to control but Ali is keeping him busy.
Huhrera prevents Ali from escaping the position.#SUB#
Huhrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ali wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Huhrera wants to control but Ali is keeping him busy.
Huhrera prevents Ali from escaping the position.
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Huhrera 's defenses.
Ali cracks Huhrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Huhrera 's ribs.#TD#
Huhrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ali to the ground. Huhrera is now in Ali's guard.
Ali is looking to stand up but Huhrera isn't so interested in that idea.
Huhrera passes into half guard.
Huhrera prevents Ali from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Huhrera is controlling him well.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
Huhrera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Huhrera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Huhrera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Huhrera tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
BOOM! Huhrera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ali in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Ali is rocked!#T2#
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ali is still in real trouble! Can Huhrera finish him?
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Huhrera looking to finish Ali with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ali!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Huhrera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Huhrera is working for a guillotine from mount but Ali frees his head quite easily.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Huhrera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ali looks a forlorn figure.
Ali is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
Huhrera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Ali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huhrera .
Ali really wants to buck Huhrera off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Huhrera wants to finish this one by submission but Ali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huhrera .
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Huhrera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ali to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ali shrugs it off.
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Ali really wants to buck Huhrera off and get back to his feet.
Huhrera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Ali really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ali lands a jab to Huhrera 's midsection.
Ali clobbers Huhrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huhrera scores with a decent looking hook.
Huhrera throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Huhrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huhrera drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Ali tries to sprawl but Huhrera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ali is trying to stand.
Huhrera winds up and cracks Ali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Huhrera is controlling him well.
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!
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Ali won't allow it.
Huhrera stops Ali from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Huhrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Ali pushes Huhrera off and gets back to his feet.
Ali has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huhrera blocks a jab.
Donk. Ali catches Huhrera right on the button with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huhrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali, which made it look bad. #T2#
Huhrera throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huhrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
Ali lands the left hand.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali jabs Huhrera right on the nose. Huhrera blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Ali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera misses with a straight right. #CL#
Huhrera has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Huhrera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Huhrera controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. #TD#
Huhrera wants the takedown. Ali is fighting it off but Huhrera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ali's guard against the cage.#T3#
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving. #ES2#
Ali has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Huhrera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Huhrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Huhrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huhrera circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Huhrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Ali kicks Huhrera off and gets back to his feet.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali cracks Huhrera with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali cracks Huhrera with an open hand slap.#T4#
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huhrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huhrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Huhrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huhrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huhrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali clobbers Huhrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Huhrera moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Huhrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali tries to work over Huhrera 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huhrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Ali.
Come on Huhrera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huhrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Huhrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huhrera walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
A combination from Huhrera does no damage.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huhrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali with a jab.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Huhrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali throws a body punch but Huhrera moves out of range.
Huhrera tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali throws the left hand but Huhrera avoids the punch easily.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Huhrera ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Huhrera drives through with a takedown into Ali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali is looking to stand up but Huhrera isn't so interested in that idea.
Huhrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Huhrera trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali wants to stand and escape but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huhrera is controlling him.
Huhrera landing with the ground and pound.
Ali wants to stand and escape but Huhrera is having none of it.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Huhrera passes into half guard.
Ali is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Valeron Huhrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali tries to kick Huhrera off but Huhrera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ali is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Huhrera stops Ali from getting back to his feet.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Ali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huhrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huhrera shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.#TD#
Huhrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huhrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huhrera defends well.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huhrera is controlling him. #SUB#
Huhrera 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. #SUB2#
Ali working for a triangle but Huhrera defends it easily.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ali working for a triangle but Huhrera defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera pushes down on Ali's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huhrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarfraz Ali.
I think Huhrera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali is the new featherweight champion!
Sarfraz Ali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Man lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Man defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
The Man looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
The Man jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Man swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from The Man misses
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from The Man.
The Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Man misses with a left hand
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali cracks The Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Man.
The Man throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ali misses.
The Man slips a jab from Ali.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Man on the side of the head.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bob The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man is pushing Ali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Man takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Ali avoids the body shot from The Man.
Ali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
The Man has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali working aggressively here.
#TD#
The Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
The Man is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
The Man has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Ali gets to his feet - The Man follows without any prompting.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from The Man.
Ali throws out a counter right but The Man avoids it with no problem.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Man takes a step back to recover.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Man throws out the jab.
The Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Man shoots in but no luck this time.
The Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Man throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Man swinging wildly here.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
The Man misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali thinks about the counter body kick.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
The Man swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ali on the side of the head.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The Man has managed to clinch.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man prevents a body shot from Ali.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Ali gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.#BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by The Man.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
A combination from The Man does no damage. #TD#
Ali gets caught flat footed, as The Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that The Man has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ali wants to stand up but The Man is controlling him. #ES2#
Ali is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. #T3#
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Man taking a breather.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
A body shot lands from The Man.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
The Man tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man misses with the head strike.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali cracks The Man with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
#T4#
The Man moves to clinch but Ali breaks away
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali throws a counter combo.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
The Man slips under a jab from Ali.
The Man darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns The Man into the cage.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Man misses with a hook to the body
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man tries to clinch
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Man scores with a nice strike.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Ali misses.
The Man misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Man.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Man throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from The Man misses. #T1#
The Man throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
The Man misses with a body punch
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man misses with the combination.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Ali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.#T2#
Ali throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
The Man feints and as Ali raises his hands in defense, The Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Ali has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ali controls The Man momentarily but The Man frees himself. #T3##ES2#
Ali has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Man has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
The Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali. #T4#
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with some punches.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a body shot.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Man.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Ali is working The Man over against the cage.
A short right from Ali.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali pushes The Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
The Man tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing The Man back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A relieved looking Sarfraz Ali 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:
ABW 104 Jones - Ludwig II
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Piss Bladder punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Piss Bladder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Piss Bladder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Piss Bladder is just out of range.
It seemed like Piss Bladder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piss Bladder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Piss Bladder lands with a right hand.
Piss Bladder throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piss Bladder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piss Bladder throws out the jab.
Donk. Piss Bladder catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Piss Bladder missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piss Bladder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Piss Bladder moves out of range easily.
Piss Bladder throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Frenzied Rainbows Multi-Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Piss Bladder stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Piss Bladder!
Piss Bladder misses with a hook.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Piss Bladder circles away.
Piss Bladder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piss Bladder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piss Bladder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Ali slips a straight right by Piss Bladder.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Piss Bladder missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piss Bladder needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Swollen Piss Bladder has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piss Bladder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Piss Bladder misses with a combination
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali slips a jab from Piss Bladder.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piss Bladder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Piss Bladder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swollen Piss Bladder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Piss Bladder.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piss Bladder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Piss Bladder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder misses with a hook.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piss Bladder moves away from the strike by Ali.
Piss Bladder misses the jab.
Piss Bladder misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piss Bladder manages to avoid it.
Piss Bladder throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piss Bladder. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piss Bladder lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
#T4#
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piss Bladder throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piss Bladder keeps the fight on the outside.
Piss Bladder lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Piss Bladder misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali slips under a jab from Piss Bladder.
Ali blocks a jab.
Piss Bladder throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Piss Bladder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piss Bladder misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swollen Piss Bladder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swollen Piss Bladder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Piss Bladder takes one to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Piss Bladder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali slips under a jab from Piss Bladder.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Piss Bladder off balance momentarily.
Piss Bladder misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali swings for the body but Piss Bladder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Piss Bladder does no damage.
Piss Bladder scores with a body shot.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Piss Bladder misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Swollen Piss Bladder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piss Bladder misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Piss Bladder thinking.
Piss Bladder throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piss Bladder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Piss Bladder throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ali.#CL#
Ali pushes Piss Bladder up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali cracks Piss Bladder with a nice body shot.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Piss Bladder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piss Bladder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Piss Bladder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piss Bladder works the jab nicely.
Piss Bladder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Piss Bladder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piss Bladder.
Ali tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piss Bladder manages to circle out of the way.
Piss Bladder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Piss Bladder ducks down to avoid it.
Piss Bladder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali stuns Piss Bladder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Piss Bladder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.#T3#
Piss Bladder moves away from the strike by Ali.
Piss Bladder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piss Bladder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piss Bladder misses with a straight right.
Piss Bladder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piss Bladder cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Ali misses.
Donk. Piss Bladder catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Piss Bladder misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Piss Bladder is rocked!
Piss Bladder misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Piss Bladder has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Our winner, Sarfraz 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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Event:
ABW 97 O'Byrne - Attack
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Dovlatov ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Ali has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Frenzied Rainbows Multi-Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Dovlatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.#ROC#
Dovlatov is rocked!
A jab from Ali misses.
Dovlatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali cracks Dovlatov with a left hook right on the temple and Dovlatov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ali lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dovlatov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ABW 89 Murhaa - Tanaka
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skrarez is defended easily by Ali.
Ali throws a big counter combination but Skrarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skrarez moves to clinch but Ali breaks away
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Skrarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ali clinches up with Skrarez and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Ali working aggressively here.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez blocks an uppercut.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a body shot.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards. #ROC#
Skrarez is rocked!#BC#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Skrarez wants to clinch but Ali slips to the side
and Ali counters with a huge left! Skrarez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ali isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Skrarez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Our winner, Sarfraz 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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Event:
ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Ali jabs at Dayley's body.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
Dayley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali cracks Dayley with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like JD Dayley has been cut.
Ali cracks Dayley with a hook to the temple - Dayley is on wobbly legs here! Ali swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dayley falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ali wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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