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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamdi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamdi somewhat.
Hamdi scores with a hook to the body. Hlali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hlali looks winded!#TD#
Hamdi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hlali is trying to defend but Hamdi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Hamdi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamdi with the ground and pound but Hlali uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamdi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamdi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hlali's guard.#T1#
Hamdi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hamdi pushes down on Hlali's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hamdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hamdi wants to control but Hlali is keeping him busy. #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.
Hamdi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamdi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamdi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hamdi thows a huge punch but Hlali dodges it nicely.
Hamdi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamdi moves nicely into side control.
Hamdi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hlali will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamdi works over Hlali's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamdi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamdi somewhat.
Hlali tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hamdi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Hamdi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Hamdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlali shoots in for a takedown but Hamdi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamdi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hlali manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Hlali tries to keep at a distance but Hamdi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hlali is trying to break free.#TD#
Hamdi has hold of one of Hlali's legs. Hlali is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamdi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hamdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamdi content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamdi wants to control from the top but Hlali keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Hamdi 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#
Hamdi throws a low kick but Hlali avoids it.
Hamdi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamdi somewhat.
Hamdi avoids the body shot from Hlali.
Hamdi is looking to counter the offense by Hlali and move into the clinch.
Hlali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Hlali moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamdi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamdi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamdi is trying to push Hlali away but Hlali has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamdi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hlali walks away with a smile on his face. Hamdi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamdi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Hamdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlali is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Hlali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hlali looking to control.
Hamdi 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#
Hamdi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hlali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamdi, into his guard. #REVB#
Hlali tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamdi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hamdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamdi looking to control.
Hlali won't allow Hamdi to sweep him here.
Hamdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hamdi has his feet on Hlali's thighs here. He's pushed Hlali off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hlali screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarek Hamdi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamdi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norambuena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamdi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norambuena swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamdi.
Hamdi misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Norambuena counters by moving into the clinch.
Hamdi is pressed up against the cage. Norambuena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamdi down to the mat. Hamdi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hamdi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norambuena swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Hamdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norambuena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norambuena has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hamdi avoids the head kick by Norambuena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Norambuena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamdi tries to score a body lock takedown but Norambuena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hamdi can't get the takedown.
Hamdi is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Norambuena drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Hamdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Norambuena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norambuena looking for a sweep. Not yet Norambuena, not yet.
Hamdi stands and throws Norambuena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Norambuena tries to bench press Hamdi off him but Hamdi keeps the position.
Norambuena is not content to let Hamdi control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norambuena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hamdi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norambuena is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norambuena wants to control but Hamdi postures up.
Norambuena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamdi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamdi wants to control but Norambuena is keeping him busy. #T3#
Norambuena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Norambuena wants to control but Hamdi postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norambuena shoots in and drives through. Hamdi sprawls well.
Hamdi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norambuena tries to avoid it but Hamdi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norambuena to the ground. Norambuena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamdi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norambuena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamdi defends it nicely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Norambuena gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamdi can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Hamdi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Norambuena uses from the top position.
Hamdi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norambuena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norambuena is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Norambuena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hamdi swings for the body but Norambuena moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norambuena is defended easily by Hamdi.
Norambuena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Norambuena clinches up against the cage.
Norambuena goes for a takedown attempt but Hamdi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamdi darts in looking for a takedown but Norambuena gets double underhooks and turns Hamdi into the cage. #CL2#
Norambuena clinches with his opponent.
Hamdi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norambuena smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Norambuena moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Norambuena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Hamdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamdi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hamdi is trying to force a seperation but Norambuena has the dominant position.
Norambuena jumps guard but Hamdi stands there with Norambuena around his waist. Norambuena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Norambuena jumps guard and drags Hamdi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Norambuena looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hamdi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Norambuena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamdi is working away from the top position though.
Hamdi trying to control the action but Norambuena is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Hamdi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norambuena is just riding it out for now. Hamdi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hamdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norambuena is trying to maintain the position but Hamdi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hamdi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Norambuena controls his leg.
Hamdi is thwarting Norambuena's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Norambuena is trying to control Hamdi's posture. Hamdi takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Norambuena! Hamdi is rotating here... this could be the end... Norambuena is out! Hamdi has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tarek Hamdi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Park dives in for a single leg takedown but Hamdi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Park throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Tarek Hamdi has been cut.
Park darts in looking for a takedown but Hamdi gets double underhooks and turns Park into the cage.
Park lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hamdi avoids the head kick by Park.
Hamdi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Park is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hamdi.#CL2#
Hamdi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hamdi has picked Park up - he's going for a ride! Hamdi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles 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!
Hamdi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Park's head.
Hamdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Park is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamdi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Park actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Hamdi prevents Park from improving his position.
Park is staying active underneath Hamdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hamdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Park wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Park is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hamdi unloads with some shots from mount but Park bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Hamdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Park is looking to escape.
Hamdi controlling his opponent.
Park tries to lock up and control but Hamdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Park can't escape the position.
Park tries to hold on but Hamdi pushes him away.
Hamdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hamdi looking to control but Park is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamdi throws some wild stikes that Park manages to avoid easily.
Park is squirming around, avoiding Hamdi's attempts to control the action.
Park avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamdi.
Park tries to lock up and control but Hamdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hamdi looking to control but Park is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Park gets back to half guard.
Hamdi stops Park from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Hamdi is looking for a kimura but Park is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamdi to get the leverage.
Park wants to improve his position but Hamdi is controlling well.
Hamdi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Park controlling the position well.
Hamdi prevents Park from standing back up.
#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.
Tarek Hamdi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarek Hamdi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hamdi tries to close the distance and clinch but Park swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamdi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Park plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamdi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Park shoots in for a takedown but Hamdi shows good takedown defense.
Hamdi throws a head kick that misses.
Hamdi fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamdi fails with a takedown attempt.
Park goes for a double leg but Hamdi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamdi continues to drive forward.#T1#
Hamdi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamdi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Park shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamdi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kengo Ho Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Park lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamdi doesn't seem phased though.
Hamdi lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Park is defended easily by Hamdi.
Hamdi tries a quick counter leg kick but Park is wise to it.
Kengo Ho Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Hamdi. No joy for Park on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Hamdi moves into range and clinches up with Park.#T2#
Hamdi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Park to keep the fight standing.
Park fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Hamdi jumps guard.
Hamdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamdi striking off his back but it's not causing Park any problems.
Park showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hamdi has his foot on Park's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Park works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hamdi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hamdi being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Park gets tackled into the cage by Hamdi. Hamdi maintains the clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Park breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Park rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamdi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Park misses. #CL2#
Hamdi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamdi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Park pulls Hamdi into guard.
Park is looking to stand up but Hamdi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Park is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamdi is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Park pulls Hamdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Park working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamdi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarek Hamdi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarek Hamdi'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#
A punch combination from Hamdi misses.
Park shoots in for a double leg but Hamdi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Park moves in looking to clinch but Hamdi pushes him off.
And Hamdi tries to counter it with a takedown but Park pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Park circles away from the clinch attempt
and Park counters with a two punch combo.
Park closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamdi circles away.
Hamdi looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamdi. Hamdi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamdi tries for a takedown but Park circles away easily#CL#
and Park counters by clinching up.
Kengo Ho Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarek Hamdi.#T1##BC#
Park manages to break the clinch.
Hamdi shoots in looking for a takedown but Park manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamdi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Park drives through and clinches with Hamdi against the cage.
#BC#
Park pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Park shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamdi as he avoids it easily.
And Hamdi tries to counter it with a takedown but Park pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Park lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Park throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hamdi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Park pinned against the cage. Park gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamdi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Park shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamdi shoots in but no luck this time.
Park is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Park closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Park 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!
Nice takedown defense from Hamdi. No joy for Park on that attempt.
It seemed like Hamdi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Park tries to keep at a distance but Hamdi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamdi has Park pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Park manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Park breaks from the clinch.
Hamdi fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Park tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamdi swivels and escapes.
Hamdi shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamdi slaps away a takedown attempt from Park, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Park with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Park with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hamdi clinches up with Park and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamdi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Hamdi tries to pull guard but Park won't allow it.
Hamdi missing with knees to the body.
Hamdi tries to pull guard but Park holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamdi drops back down to his feet.
Hamdi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Park just stands there and leans against the cage.
Park is trying to pull guard but Hamdi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Park breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamdi avoids the head kick by Park.
Hamdi unleashes a big counter combination but Park bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamdi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kengo Ho Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarek Hamdi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Park throws a head kick that misses.
Hamdi tries to counter with a clinch but Park shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kengo Ho Park showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamdi 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarek Hamdi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamdi misses with a low kick.
Park shoots in for a double leg but Hamdi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamdi! But no joy.
Hamdi shoots in but no luck this time.
Park fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamdi avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Park gets a clinch.
Park tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kengo Ho Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hamdi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Park is looking for a sweep. Hamdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Park actively working from the bottom here.
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamdi. #T1#
Park avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamdi. #SUB2#
Hamdi seems to be looking for submissions.
Park is looking to control Hamdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Park avoid being mounted?
Hamdi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamdi wants to stand up but Park is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Hamdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Park is looking for a sweep. Hamdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Park is trying to stand up here but Hamdi is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Park jumps guard but Hamdi stands there with Park around his waist. Park gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamdi is trying to pull guard but Park has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hamdi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Hamdi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Park pulls his leg out and moves away.
Park closes the distance and clinches up with Hamdi, looking for a takedown. Park pushes Hamdi against the cage but Hamdi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Park slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamdi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Park shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamdi defends it nicely.
Hamdi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Park defends it well.
Hamdi shoots and misses
and Park counters with a three punch combo that has Hamdi backing up. Hamdi nods at Park to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Hamdi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Park drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Hamdi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Hamdi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Park pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Park with that takedown attempt.
Hamdi has a takedown stuffed.
Park appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Park. #CL#
Hamdi gets tackled into the cage by Park. Park maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Park.
#BC#
Park breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hamdi closes the distance and clinches.
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 Kengo Ho Park 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#
Park changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamdi tries to avoid it but Park manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamdi to the ground. Hamdi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Park darts in and clinches Hamdi up against the cage.
Park tries to score a body lock takedown but Hamdi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hamdi jumps guard and drags Park to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Park looking to pass the guard.
Hamdi is trying to keep Park in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamdi striking off his back but it's not causing Park any problems. #T1#
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamdi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Park looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Park closes the distance and clinches up with Hamdi, looking for a takedown. Park pushes Hamdi against the cage but Hamdi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kengo Ho Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Park fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hamdi instigates a clinch. #T2#
Hamdi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Park breaks from the clinch.
Kengo Ho Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamdi as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Hamdi. Beautiful body shot.
Park shoots in and drives through. Hamdi sprawls well.
Hamdi tries to counter with a clinch but Park shakes him off and moves away.
Park fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamdi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hamdi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamdi tries to pull guard but Park forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hamdi letting Park take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Park keeps control of Hamdi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hamdi working hard to break the clinch.
Park fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Park is trying to pull guard but Hamdi has him pressed against the cage.
Park tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Park jumps guard.
Hamdi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Park works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamdi throwing strikes from guard but Park blocks nicely.
Hamdi pushes down on Park's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Hamdi is pressing down on Park's thigh, looking to free his foot. Park is holding on for now.
Hamdi throwing shots but Park is blocking nicely.
Hamdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hamdi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Park controls his leg.
Hamdi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hamdi is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Hamdi 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Park fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamdi manages to avoid it.
Hamdi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Hamdi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamdi throwing strikes from guard but Park blocks nicely.
Hamdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Park is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Park postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamdi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hamdi working for a triangle but Park defends it easily.
#T1#
Hamdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Park pushing down on Hamdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Park throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamdi is refusing to be controlled, as Park sits in half guard.
Tarek Hamdi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamdi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Park takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamdi is trying to stand up here but Park is controlling him well.
Park content to control rather than advance.
Hamdi won't allow Park to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Park misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamdi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamdi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Park has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamdi.
Nice sprawl there from Hamdi as Park shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Park lands with a nice body kick.
Park fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamdi is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kengo Ho Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Park tries to keep at a distance but Hamdi has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Park jumps guard but Hamdi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Park missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Hamdi jumps guard and drags Park to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Park won't allow Hamdi to get back to his feet.
Park being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamdi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Kengo Ho Park.
I think Park 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kengo Ho Park!
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