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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ninefingers tries to score with a low kick but Wheeler moves his leg out of the way.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown
and Wheeler counters with a three punch combo that has Ninefingers backing up. Ninefingers nods at Wheeler to acknowledge the strikes.
Ninefingers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wheeler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ninefingers moves out of range as Wheeler throws a body kick.
Ninefingers shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Ninefingers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rob Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a looping left.
Wheeler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ninefingers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Wheeler looking to score a takedown here. Ninefingers is defending well but Wheeler drives through and ends up in Ninefingers's guard.
Wheeler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wheeler trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Ninefingers wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ninefingers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ninefingers wants to improve his position but instead Wheeler has moved into half guard.
Wheeler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wheeler throwing shots but Ninefingers is blocking nicely.
Ninefingers is trying to get back to full guard.
Wheeler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ninefingers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ninefingers tries to get to full guard but Wheeler has control of the leg.
Wheeler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wheeler defends it nicely.#CL2#
Ninefingers closes the distance and pushes Wheeler back into the cage.#T3#
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Ninefingers holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheeler drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Ninefingers drags the fight down to the ground.
Ninefingers has momentary wrist control but Wheeler slips an elbow through the middle.
Wheeler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ninefingers wants to hit a switch here but Wheeler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ninefingers there!
Ninefingers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wheeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ninefingers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Wheeler raining down shots from the mount!
Ninefingers working to try and regain half guard.
Ninefingers is bucking up trying to escape but Wheeler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninefingers is looking to get to half guard.
Wheeler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ninefingers's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Wheeler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ninefingers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ninefingers tries to clinch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler is looking for a counter combo.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ninefingers defends it nicely.
Wheeler fails with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninefingers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler moves out of range of the leg kick from Ninefingers.#TD#
Wheeler drives through with a takedown into Ninefingers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ninefingers working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Wheeler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES2#
Ninefingers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wheeler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ninefingers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wheeler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ninefingers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Wheeler circles away easily
and Wheeler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninefingers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wheeler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Wheeler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ninefingers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Ninefingers moves into the clinch.
Ninefingers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wheeler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ninefingers wants to take the fight to the mat but Wheeler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wheeler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ninefingers lands an elbow just above Wheeler 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Rob Wheeler has been cut.
Ninefingers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wheeler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Wheeler fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninefingers is pressed up against the cage. Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ninefingers down to the mat. Ninefingers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses the shot to the body.
Wheeler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Ninefingers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wheeler circles away.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown #CL#
and Wheeler counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Wheeler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wheeler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ninefingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Wheeler has wrist control.#T4#
Ninefingers wants to get up but he can't break Wheeler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ninefingers is fighting to break Wheeler's control of his arms but Wheeler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Wheeler controls Ninefingers momentarily but Ninefingers frees himself.
Wheeler is looking to sweep but instead, Ninefingers has passed into half guard.
Wheeler wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Rob Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Wheeler's cut.
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#
Ninefingers fails with the takedown.
Ninefingers has his takedown stuffed
and Wheeler counters with a series of strikes. Ninefingers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ninefingers throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Ninefingers counters by clinching up.
Wheeler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ninefingers is defending well.
Ninefingers digs a right hand underneath Wheeler's ribcage. Wheeler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Wheeler manages to get underhooks.
Rob Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
Ninefingers stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
Wheeler jumps guard but Ninefingers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ninefingers presses Wheeler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Wheeler missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ninefingers drags the fight down to the ground.
Ninefingers is looking to stand up but Wheeler isn't so interested in that idea.
Ninefingers pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
Ninefingers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wheeler postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler stops Ninefingers from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ninefingers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ninefingers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wheeler.
Ninefingers stuffs the takedown attempt from Wheeler. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Wheeler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Ninefingers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wheeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Ninefingers forces Wheeler back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Ninefingers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Wheeler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ninefingers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wheeler up against the cage.#BC2#
Ninefingers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wheeler shoots in for a double leg but Ninefingers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ninefingers fails with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Ninefingers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan Ninefingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Wheeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wheeler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Ninefingers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wheeler 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ninefingers clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ninefingers pulls guard successfully.
Riley wanted to stand there but Ninefingers had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Ninefingers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ninefingers kicks Riley off and gets to his feet.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Riley forces Ninefingers back against the cage and clinches.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ninefingers'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.
Ninefingers stalls.
Ninefingers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riley prevents it.
Ninefingers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riley is defending well.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riley stops a takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
#BC2#
Ninefingers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riley tries to clinch there but Ninefingers circles away.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL#
Riley has closed the distance and engaged Ninefingers in a clinch.
Ninefingers wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Ninefingers breaks the clinch.
Ninefingers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Ninefingers looks to move away, Riley throws a big counter combo but Ninefingers just gets out of the way.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninefingers looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninefingers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ninefingers looks winded!
Ninefingers looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ninefingers has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Riley is looking to clinch but Ninefingers is avoiding it.
Riley is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ninefingers has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Ninefingers manages to break the clinch.
Riley tries to clinch but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Riley instigates a clinch.
Ninefingers presses Riley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riley has Ninefingers pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Ninefingers moves into the clinch successfully.
Ninefingers is trying to drag Riley to the mat but Riley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Ninefingers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ninefingers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ninefingers manages to end up in side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Riley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ninefingers presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Ninefingers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ninefingers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ninefingers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ninefingers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riley is trying to reverse the position but instead Ninefingers has taken his back - oops!
Riley breaks Ninefingers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ninefingers pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Ninefingers wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley preventing the sweep. #T3#
Logan Ninefingers has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Ninefingers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninefingers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riley to keep the fight standing.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.#BC2#
Ninefingers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley tries to clinch there but Ninefingers circles away.
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ninefingers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tuan Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ninefingers swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
Riley stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninefingers blocks a leg kick.
Ninefingers has his takedown stuffed
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuan Riley's cut.
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#
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Riley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Ninefingers pulls guard.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ninefingers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninefingers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ninefingers looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ninefingers trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
#T1#
Riley wants to stand but Ninefingers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ninefingers keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ninefingers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riley avoids it really well and circles away.
Ninefingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Ninefingers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ninefingers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown
and Riley counters with a series of strikes. Ninefingers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tuan Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.#CL2#
Ninefingers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ninefingers tries to pull guard but Riley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##BC2#
Ninefingers breaks the clinch.
Ninefingers throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Ninefingers has a takedown stuffed.
Riley tries to counter with a takedown but Ninefingers is quick to defend against it.
Riley wants to clinch up but Ninefingers keeps it at a distance.
Ninefingers shoots in but no luck this time.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninefingers circles away.
#T4#
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Ninefingers tries to counter it with a takedown but Riley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ninefingers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riley stops a takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninefingers taking a breather.
Ninefingers is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Logan Ninefingers.
I've got Ninefingers 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!
A very excited looking Logan Ninefingers 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:
QFC Tournament 802 Round 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Logan Ninefingers has been cut.#KD2#
Norris cracks Ninefingers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Norris has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ninefingers to stand back up!
Norris flashes Ninefingers a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ninefingers's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ninefingers crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Norris punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Norris!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 802 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rusyd tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ninefingers counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Rusyd tries to keep at a distance but Ninefingers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rusyd is working for takedown but Ninefingers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rusyd is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ninefingers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninefingers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rusyd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ninefingers sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Ninefingers has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ninefingers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rusyd's waist but Rusyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ninefingers off to one side.
Ninefingers dives in for a single leg takedown but Rusyd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rusyd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ninefingers manages to circle out of the way.
Ibnu Rusyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.#T1#
Ninefingers scores with a leg kick.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown. Rusyd tries to sprawl out of it but Ninefingers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rusyd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusyd throws a leg kick which misses Ninefingers's front leg but catches the back leg as Ninefingers tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninefingers is defended easily by Rusyd.#T2#
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rusyd pinned against the cage. Rusyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusyd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Ninefingers darts in and clinches Rusyd up against the cage.#TD#
Rusyd pulls Ninefingers into guard.
Rusyd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Ninefingers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Ninefingers moves into range and clinches up with Rusyd.
Rusyd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Ninefingers stalling in the clinch.
Rusyd is trying to force a seperation but Ninefingers has the dominant position.
Rusyd tries to throw a body punch but Ninefingers avoids it by throwing Rusyd back against the cage.
Ninefingers leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Ninefingers manages to break the clinch.
Rusyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ninefingers as he avoids it easily.
Rusyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rusyd is breathing heavily.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rusyd sprawls well. Rusyd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ninefingers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninefingers throws a sloppy head kick and Rusyd moves out of range easily.
Rusyd appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL2#
Ninefingers takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ninefingers drags the fight down to the ground.
Rusyd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rusyd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ninefingers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rusyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusyd trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ninefingers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rusyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rusyd throwing strikes from guard but Ninefingers blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rusyd throws a combination. Ninefingers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Rusyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ninefingers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ninefingers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Rusyd tries to keep at a distance but Ninefingers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rusyd tries to circle away but Ninefingers has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusyd letting Ninefingers take a breather here.
Ninefingers has Rusyd pressed against the cage, preventing Rusyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rusyd working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Rusyd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ninefingers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rusyd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rusyd wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Ninefingers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ninefingers stalls.
Rusyd working hard to break the clinch.
Rusyd tries to work over Ninefingers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ninefingers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibnu Rusyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rusyd pinned against the cage. Rusyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusyd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ibnu Rusyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Rusyd circles away easily
and Rusyd counters with a nice body shot.
Ninefingers is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rusyd misses with the combination.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ninefingers moves into the clinch.
Rusyd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rusyd misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers has Rusyd pressed against the cage, preventing Rusyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rusyd tries to break the clinch but Ninefingers is controlling the position.
Rusyd trying to land knees to the body.
Rusyd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Rusyd is trying to push Ninefingers away but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ninefingers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rusyd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ninefingers defends well and Rusyd ends up having to push Ninefingers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ninefingers wants to counter the offense by Rusyd and move into the clinch position.
Ninefingers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ninefingers scores with a one two! Rusyd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rusyd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Rusyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninefingers. #CL2#
Ninefingers drives through and clinches with Rusyd against the cage.
Ninefingers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ninefingers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ninefingers has eaten all the pies!#CL2#
Ninefingers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Ninefingers has Rusyd pressed against the cage, preventing Rusyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ninefingers prevents Rusyd from breaking the clinch.
Rusyd gets underhooks to prevent Ninefingers's takedown attempt.
Rusyd is trying to push Ninefingers away but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rusyd wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninefingers won't allow it.
#TD2#
Ninefingers pulls guard effortlessly.
Rusyd throws an elbow that misses. Ninefingers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rusyd's guard. Nice move by Ninefingers!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninefingers with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rusyd is looking for a triangle but Ninefingers pushes his legs off easily.
Ninefingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusyd has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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##CL2#
Ninefingers gets a clinch.
Ninefingers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusyd is trying to push Ninefingers away but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Ninefingers breaks from the clinch.
Ninefingers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rusyd tries to avoid it but Ninefingers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rusyd to the ground. Rusyd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rusyd throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Rusyd gets tackled into the cage by Ninefingers. Ninefingers maintains the clinch.
Rusyd tries to break free but Ninefingers pushes him back against the cage.
Rusyd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ninefingers jumps guard and drags Rusyd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Rusyd from controlling successfully.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet. #T1#
Ninefingers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rusyd trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Rusyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninefingers controlling Rusyd's posture.
Ninefingers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rusyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ninefingers looks for a takedown but Rusyd sprawls well.
Ninefingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ninefingers or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusyd, which made it look bad.
It looked like Rusyd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ibnu Rusyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Ninefingers.
Rusyd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rusyd throws a nice looking combination but Ninefingers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Rusyd does no damage. #CL2#
Ninefingers pushes Rusyd up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ninefingers pulls guard.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Rusyd from controlling successfully.
Rusyd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Ninefingers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rusyd defends well.
Ninefingers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ninefingers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rusyd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ninefingers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rusyd wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ninefingers working for a triangle but Rusyd defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rusyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Rusyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ninefingers darts in looking for a takedown but Rusyd gets double underhooks and turns Ninefingers into the cage.
Ninefingers with a poor takedown #CL#
and Rusyd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rusyd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusyd stalling in the clinch but Ninefingers improves position.
Rusyd jumps guard but Ninefingers stands there with Rusyd around his waist. Rusyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ibnu Rusyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Ninefingers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Ibnu Rusyd.
I think Ninefingers 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Logan Ninefingers!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Logan Ninefingers!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Logan Ninefingers!
Logan Ninefingers wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Logan Ninefingers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ibnu Rusyd stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry, mama I lost.'.
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