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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Odonnell misses the target.
Alex Kapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kapp closes the distance but Odonnell moves to the side #TD#
and Odonnell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Odonnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kapp trying to control but Odonnell postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Odonnell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kapp still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kapp has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Odonnell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Kapp is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Odonnell is working for a submission of some sort.
Odonnell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kapp.
Kapp wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Odonnell wants to work for an arm triangle but Kapp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kapp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kapp controls Odonnell momentarily but Odonnell frees himself.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odonnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapp is trying to control the position but Odonnell postures up.
Kapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odonnell is one step ahead there. #T3#
Odonnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kapp, not yet.
Kapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Odonnell is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Kapp closes the distance and pushes Odonnell back into the cage.
Kapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Odonnell won't allow it.
#BC#
Odonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odonnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kapp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Odonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Odonnell throws a hook but Kapp avoids it easily.#TD#
Odonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Odonnell showed some decent athleticism there.
Kapp controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Odonnell moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kapp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Odonnell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Raul Odonnell 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#
Odonnell misses with a takedown attempt - Kapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Odonnell enables Kapp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Odonnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kapp wants to control from the top but Odonnell keeps moving.
Kapp looking to pass the guard.
Odonnell controls Kapp momentarily but Kapp frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Odonnell has his foot on Kapp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kapp works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Odonnell is pulling down on Kapp's head to control his posture.
Odonnell looking to control.
Kapp with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Odonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Odonnell gets caught flat footed, as Kapp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Odonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odonnell pulls Kapp in close to prevent any damage.
Kapp throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Kapp trying to control but Odonnell is working from the bottom.
Kapp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Odonnell is trying to control the position but Kapp postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kapp showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Odonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Kapp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Kapp wants to control but Odonnell is keeping him busy.
Kapp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Odonnell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SU2#
Kapp decides to stand back up. Kapp steps back and let's Odonnell get back to his feet.#TD2#
Kapp shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kapp was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kapp tries to move to mount but Odonnell blocks the move with his legs.
Kapp is breathing heavily.
Odonnell is trying to control Kapp's posture but Kapp avoids it. #T4#
Odonnell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Odonnell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapp tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kapp trying to control the action but Odonnell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odonnell can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kapp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kapp working away.#SU2#
Kapp decides to stand up, so the ref orders Odonnell to his feet. #TD2#
Kapp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Odonnell quickly recovers to half guard.
Kapp trying to control from Odonnell's half guard. Odonnell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kapp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odonnell is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Alex Kapp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Odonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kapp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Odonnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Kapp finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Odonnell managing to control the position.
Odonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Odonnell is adopting a defensive guard.
Kapp 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. #T3#
Kapp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Odonnell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kapp easily slips into full mount!
Odonnell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kapp wants to take Odonnell's back here but Odonnell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kapp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kapp controlling from the full mount.
Odonnell prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Odonnell tries to lock up and control but Kapp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Odonnell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kapp tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kapp controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Kapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kapp 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kapp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Odonnell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ded manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ded controlling Odonnell's posture.
Ded looking for a sweep. Not yet Ded, not yet.
Ded looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Odonnell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ded trying to control but Odonnell postures up.
Ded controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ded trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Odonnell manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Odonnell won't let Ded get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Odonnell prevents Ded from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Odonnell wants to finish this one by submission but Ded is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Odonnell.
Ded is looking to get to half guard.
Ded is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ded is desperately trying to improve his position but Odonnell has a good base and remains in mount.
Odonnell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2##SUB#
Odonnell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ded slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ded trying to hold on to Odonnell's head to control him but Odonnell postures up.
Ded is trying to get back to full guard.
Ded is still trying to improve position.
Odonnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ded flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Odonnell blocks the strikes from Ded.
Ded preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Odonnell working the head and body with strikes.
Ded gets back to full guard.
Ded looking for a sweep. Not yet Ded, not yet.
Ded has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Odonnell has passed into side control.
Odonnell with the ground and pound but Ded regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
Ded is trying to control but Odonnell manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Odonnell goes for an armbar but Ded turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ded. #SUB2#
Ded is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Odonnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Odonnell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ded looking for a guillotine here but Odonnell defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Odonnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ded shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Odonnell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ded wants to control but Odonnell is keeping him busy.
Odonnell manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ded is trying to control the action in half guard but Odonnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ded is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Odonnell sees it coming and defends easily.
Ded working over Odonnell with some ground and pound. Odonnell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ded missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Odonnell is looking to improve his position.
Ded is trying to control. Odonnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raul Odonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ded is stalling here. Odonnell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ded seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Odonnell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Odonnell is trying to get an arm triangle but Ded is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ded can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Odonnell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ded knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ded's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ded tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You can see the frustration on Ded's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
Ded is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ded looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ded is really stuck here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ded breaks Odonnell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ded passes Odonnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ded lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ded trying to control from half guard but Odonnell is working away.
Ded trying to pass the guard but Odonnell defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ded is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odonnell defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juicu Ded will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Odonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ded misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Ded looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Odonnell!#SUB2#
Ded goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Odonnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ded but great work by Odonnell.#SUB#
Odonnell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ded is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ded is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Odonnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Odonnell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ded looks calm but he's in trouble here. Odonnell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ded is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Odonnell lets go of the hold and Ded can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raul Odonnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Mate throws a head kick that misses.
Odonnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Mate looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Odonnell!
Mate trying to control the action but Odonnell is working from the bottom.
Odonnell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mate.
Odonnell wants to control but Mate postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mate creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Odonnell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mate fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Mate tries to stand but Odonnell is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Odonnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Odonnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mate tries to advance to mount but Odonnell denies him.
Odonnell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mate presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mate with the ground and pound from mount.
Odonnell is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odonnell reaches up and holds on to Mate to control the position.
Mate tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mate throwing strikes here but Odonnell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mate prevents Odonnell from getting the reversal.#T3#
Odonnell tries to hold on but Mate pushes him away.
Odonnell is desperately trying to improve his position but Mate has a good base and remains in mount.
Mate controlling from the full mount.
Odonnell working to try and regain half guard.
Mate thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Odonnell tries to hold on but Mate pushes him away.
Odonnell taking shots to the head. #T4#
Odonnell wants to hold on but Mate pushes him away.
Odonnell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mate.
Odonnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mate on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mate looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Mate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odonnell is trying to escape the mount.
Odonnell wants to control but Mate is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Mate dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Odonnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Mate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Odonnell has Mate pulled in close to control his posture.
Mate wants to control from the top but Odonnell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell keeping full guard, as Mate tries to pass.
Odonnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Odonnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SU2#
Mate stands up and waves to Odonnell to follow him. #TD2#
Mate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Odonnell did well to prevent Mate getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mate perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Odonnell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Odonnell tries to get to full guard but Mate has control of the leg. #T2#
Odonnell is concentrating on defense, preventing Mate from advancing position.
Odonnell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mate manages to pass to mount!
Mate looking to control but Odonnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mate trying to control but Odonnell is having none of it. #T3#
Mate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mate controlling from mount.
Mate trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Mate is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Odonnell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mate lands a big elbow. #T4#
Mate throwing strikes here but Odonnell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Odonnell tries to lock up and control but Mate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
JP Mate has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mate is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Odonnell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mate is breathing heavily.
Odonnell is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mate looking to control but Odonnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Mate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Odonnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Odonnell closes the distance and clinches up with Mate, looking for a takedown. Odonnell pushes Mate against the cage but Mate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mate gets a double leg takedown into Odonnell's guard.
Odonnell has Mate pulled in close to control his posture.
Mate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mate trying to control the position from guard on top but Odonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mate is one step ahead there. #T1#
Odonnell is trying to hold Mate in close to prevent damage but Mate has managed to pass into half guard.
Mate looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odonnell keeps working.
Mate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mate passes into side control, despite Odonnell's attempt to control the position.
Odonnell is not content to let Mate control the position.
Mate tries to score with some ground and pound. Odonnell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mate remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Odonnell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mate.
#T3#
A lull in the action here as Mate stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mate.
Mate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Odonnell is trying to work for a sweep but Mate has mounted him!
Mate trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Mate goes for an armbar but Odonnell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Odonnell.
Odonnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odonnell with a nice head shot there.
Raul Odonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JP Mate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mate pulls Odonnell in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
JP Mate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mate 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JP Mate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ajan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Ajan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odonnell is pulling down on Ajan's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ajan is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Odonnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ajan is looking to advance position but Odonnell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Odonnell tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ajan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Odonnell is looking for a kimura but Ajan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Odonnell to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Odonnell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ajan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odonnell.
Ajan gets back to full guard.
Odonnell distracts Ajan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odonnell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Odonnell prevents Ajan from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Ajan trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Odonnell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ajan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ajan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Odonnell pulls Ajan in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odonnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ajan.
Odonnell is pulling down on Ajan's head to control his posture.
Ajan looking to pass the guard.
Odonnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ajan postures up in Odonnell's guard and throws a big left but Odonnell blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ajan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Odonnell has Ajan up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ajan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Odonnell controlling Ajan's posture.
Ajan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajan wants to control from the top but Odonnell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Odonnell is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Odonnell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Ajan wants to control from the top but Odonnell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Odonnell gets a takedown into half guard.
Odonnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Ajan is trying to maintain the position but Odonnell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ajan is trying to stand.
Ajan wants to improve his position but Odonnell is controlling well.
Ajan trying to control but Odonnell postures up.
Ajan is breathing heavily.
Odonnell tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3##SUB#
Odonnell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ajan sees it coming and defends easily.
Odonnell passes into side control, despite Ajan's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Odonnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Odonnell lands an elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajan regains half guard.
Ajan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Odonnell manages to pass to mount!
Ajan is looking to improve his position but Odonnell isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Odonnell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ajan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ajan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Odonnell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ajan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Odonnell did well to prevent Ajan getting side control.
Odonnell is holding on to half guard well.
Odonnell manages to get to full guard.
Odonnell trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan 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.#T1#
Ajan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ajan throws a leg kick that misses.
Odonnell avoids the head kick by Ajan.
Ajan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Ajan gets a takedown into half guard.
Odonnell trying to control but Ajan postures up.
#T2#
Odonnell is concentrating on defense, preventing Ajan from advancing position. #SUB#
Odonnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Odonnell is refusing to be controlled, as Ajan sits in half guard.
Ajan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Odonnell defending well though. #T3#
Ajan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odonnell's head.
Odonnell is not content to let Ajan control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Odonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ajan is fending him off so far but Odonnell persists. Nope, Ajan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Odonnell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ajan quickly recovers to half guard.
Ajan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajan has hold of Odonnell's hands but Odonnell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ajan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Ajan tries to kick Odonnell off but Odonnell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Odonnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ajan wants to control but Odonnell passes into side.
#SU#
Odonnell stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ajan throws a head kick but Odonnell moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Ajan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Ajan!
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