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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Goethals gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goethals with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.
Goethals lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Goethals. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
Goethals throws a fast counter high kick but Ali manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danish Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Goethals counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali fails to land the takedown.
Goethals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goethals stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goethals wants it to stay on the feet.
Goethals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goethals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali fails with the takedown
and Goethals counters with a nice uppercut.
Goethals shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Goethals closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goethals prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Goethals, against the cage.
Goethals drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali is trying to break free.#T1#
Goethals wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali is trying to push Goethals away but Goethals has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goethals keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Goethals keeps him there for the moment.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Goethals has him pressed against the cage.
Ali tries to circle away but Goethals has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Goethals jumps guard.
Goethals throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Goethals has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ali won't allow Goethals to sweep him here. #ES2#
Goethals uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Goethals shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Goethals keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goethals bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.#T2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Goethals shows good takedown defense.
Goethals shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goethals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali fails with the takedown
and Goethals counters with a left and a right that stings Ali. #TD#
Ali closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goethals to the mat! Goethals manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Goethals manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goethals dives in for a single leg takedown but Ali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Goethals gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goethals tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali is looking to break free of the clinch but Goethals has double underhooks.
Goethals keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali is trying to break free.#T3#
Goethals tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Goethals drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goethals shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali eats them both and turns towards Goethals to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ali leaves Goethals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali shoots and misses
and Goethals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Goethals darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.#BC2#
Goethals manages to break the clinch.
Goethals lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goethals shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali tries for a takedown but Goethals circles away easily#CL2#
and Goethals counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goethals is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ali pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Goethals breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Goethals sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Goethals will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali shoots in but Goethals avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goethals shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Goethals dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goethals circles away.
Goethals tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Goethals closes the distance and clinches.
Goethals has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goethals displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali. #CL2#
Goethals takes the fight into the clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Goethals keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Goethals ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goethals no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goethals is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goethals trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Goethals has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Goethals working a defensive guard here.
Goethals might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ali haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali fails with the takedown
and Goethals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danish Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Goethals fails with the takedown.
Goethals is breathing heavily.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goethals sprawls well. Goethals wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Goethals, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Goethals against the cage but Goethals circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Goethals saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Goethals finds it's target.
A nice combination there by Goethals.
Hunter Goethals seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goethals throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
Goethals lands with a nice body punch.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Goethals counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goethals throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Goethals closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Goethals is trying to pull guard but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Goethals has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.#CL2#
Goethals takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Goethals escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goethals fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ali lands in his opponent's guard.
Goethals wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goethals is proving hard to escape from.
Goethals is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Ali stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Goethals 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##CL2#
Goethals clinches with his opponent.
Goethals works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Goethals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goethals goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
Goethals fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Goethals clinches.
Goethals wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goethals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali goes for a double leg but Goethals avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goethals continues to drive forward.
Goethals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Goethals pushes Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Goethals'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.
Ali tries to break free but Goethals pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Goethals wants a takedown.
Danish Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Goethals.#BC#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Danish Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goethals closes the distance and clinches up with Ali, looking for a takedown. Goethals pushes Ali against the cage but Ali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goethals tries to land a leg kick but Ali saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Goethals moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali keeps control of Goethals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goethals is defended easily by Ali.
Goethals lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali shoots in but Goethals avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Goethals on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goethals defends it nicely.#CL2#
Goethals pushes Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Goethals has the dominant position.#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goethals shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Goethals keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goethals looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Goethals persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Goethals displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Goethals dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Goethals's head and hops out.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Goethals tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goethals somewhat.
Goethals slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Goethals fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali tries to circle away but Goethals has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goethals lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Ali. No joy for Goethals on that attempt.
Ali with a poor takedown
and Goethals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goethals shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Goethals, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Goethals against the cage but Goethals circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Goethals counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goethals keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Goethals has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Goethals is controlling him.
Goethals wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goethals swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Goethals moves into the clinch.
Danish Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Goethals is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Goethals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goethals 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Goethals!
Hunter Goethals thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Danish Ali had this to say: 'will try my best next '.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Allen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Ali stands up and beckons Allen to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Ali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ali showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Allen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Allen pulls Ali in to control the position.
Allen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Allen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
#T1#
Allen pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ali's guard. #REVR#
Allen stays in close to Ali's body and controls the position.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Allen forces his way into half guard.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Allen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Allen passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Allen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ali is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ali flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Allen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ali and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Allen slips an arm under Ali chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Allen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Allen is squeezing on Ali like an anaconda would it's prey. Ali fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Allen!
Bruce Allen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Danish Ali had this to say: 'will try my best next '.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ali shoots in and gets a takedown into Marais's guard.
Marais is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marais controlling the position.
Marais trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marais is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Marais pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage.
Marais wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Marais throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Marais not doing much here.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marais thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marais has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ali tries to kick Marais off but Marais keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marais has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marais trying to pass the guard but Ali defending well.
Marais perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marais wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position. #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.
Marais with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marais working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marais drops an elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Marais seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Marais wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marais with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Ali has a hand on Marais's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marais takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marais takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marais looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marais looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Marais prevents Ali from getting the reversal.
Marais tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marais tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Marais dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Marais manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali's guard now, I'm sure.
Marais forces his way into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marais here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marais is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ali!
Ali taking shots to the head.
Marais putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marais sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Marais's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Ali is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Marais locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ali is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Marais!
A victorious Brian Marais thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Danish Ali was interviewed post fight and said 'will try my best next '.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 44
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Hongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hongo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Hongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet. #SUB2#
Ali is looking for a triangle but Hongo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hongo drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Hongo off! Hongo jumps back into Ali's guard.
Ali trying to control the position here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is trying to keep Hongo in close.
Ali is looking to stand up but Hongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hongo cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
Ali pulls Hongo in close to prevent any damage.
Hongo wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving. #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.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hongo throws a lazy body kick
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Hongo persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.#TD#
Hongo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hongo tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it. #SUB#
Hongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Ali trying to get back to full guard but Hongo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB#
Ali tries to improve his position but Hongo has taken his back! Hongo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ali tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hongo pushes Ali away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Makwame drives through with a takedown into Ali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Ali uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Makwame dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Makwame wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makwame is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Makwame has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makwame controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali wants to stand and escape but Makwame is having none of it. #SUB2#
Makwame is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Makwame stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.
Makwame wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Makwame scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makwame looking to pass the guard.
Makwame passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makwame tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it. #SUB2#
Makwame seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Makwame is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makwame to get the leverage.
Makwame seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ali is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makwame jumps into side control!
Makwame has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Makwame passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ali!
Makwame can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makwame is trying to take his opponent's back.
Makwame pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Makwame punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Makwame working for a guillotine from mount but Ali is in no mood to give up.
Ali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Makwame has hold of Ali's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ali manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Makwame is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ali is surviving well by controlling Makwame's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Ali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Makwame.
Makwame content just to control the position here.
Makwame putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Makwame takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali has given up his back.
Ali is covering up but some of the strikes from Makwame are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB2#
Ali fending off the submission attempt from Makwame.
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!
Makwame trying to control.
Ali is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Makwame dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makwame swivels and escapes.
Ali with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Makwame counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makwame.
Ali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makwame dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Makwame tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makwame has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makwame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
Ali tries to buck Makwame off but Makwame is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Makwame is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ali looks calm but he's in trouble here. Makwame gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ali is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Makwame lets go of the hold and Ali can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moses Makwame!
A relieved looking Moses Makwame thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 35
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a takedown attempt - Yahiko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yahiko stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Yahiko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yahiko is on him like a limpet, forcing Ali back against the cage.
Yahiko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
Yahiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali dives in for a single leg takedown but Yahiko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uzumaki Yahiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yahiko but Yahiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yahiko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ali manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Yahiko manages to break the clinch.
Ali has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Yahiko moves into the clinch.
Yahiko scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Yahiko won't allow it.
#TD#
Yahiko has hold of one of Ali's legs. Ali is fighting the takedown attempt but Yahiko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Yahiko gets to his feet - Ali follows without any prompting. #TD#
Yahiko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Ali wants to improve his position but instead Yahiko has moved into half guard.
Yahiko prevents Ali from improving his position.#T2#
Yahiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Yahiko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali shoots for a takedown but Yahiko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yahiko pinned against the cage. Yahiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Yahiko. No joy for Ali on that attempt. #T3#
Yahiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali with the counter takedown but Yahiko avoids it easily.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Yahiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yahiko misses with a body kick.
Yahiko tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Ali gets caught napping as Yahiko dives in and scores a takedown. Ali manages to retain guard.
Ali is trying to control the position but Yahiko postures up. #SUB2#
Ali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yahiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yahiko advances position into side control!#T4#
Yahiko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ali down.
#SU#
Yahiko stands up.
Yahiko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yahiko wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Yahiko gets a double leg takedown into Ali's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yahiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yahiko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ali can't keep his opponent in guard - Yahiko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Yahiko stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzumaki Yahiko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yahiko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ali kicks Yahiko off and gets back to his feet.
Uzumaki Yahiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Yahiko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Yahiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Yahiko 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.
Yahiko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yahiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yahiko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Yahiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Yahiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yahiko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yahiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Ali is working an open guard so Yahiko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Yahiko.
As Ali looks to move away, Yahiko throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Yahiko. Yahiko maintains the clinch.
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yahiko has him pressed against the cage.
Ali tries to circle away but Yahiko has him pinned against the cage.
Yahiko slowing the pace effectively.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Yahiko breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Yahiko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Yahiko stands up and waves to Ali to follow him. #T3##CL#
Yahiko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yahiko is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Yahiko won't allow it.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Yahiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yahiko defends it nicely.
Yahiko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uzumaki Yahiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Ali is breathing heavily.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Ali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yahiko throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Yahiko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yahiko showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Ali manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Yahiko has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yahiko is trying to drag Ali to the mat but Ali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ali wants to break free but Yahiko has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzumaki Yahiko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Yahiko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ali is trying to push Yahiko away but Yahiko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yahiko is trying to pull guard but Ali has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Yahiko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yahiko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Yahiko as Ali shoots in.#CL#
Yahiko clinches with his opponent.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yahiko stalls.
Yahiko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1##BC#
Yahiko breaks from the clinch.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Yahiko shows good takedown defense.
Uzumaki Yahiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yahiko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yahiko wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Yahiko has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Yahiko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Yahiko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Ali is working an open guard so Yahiko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Yahiko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Yahiko stands up out of the half guard.
Uzumaki Yahiko is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yahiko throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Yahiko drives through with a takedown into Ali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yahiko forces his way into half guard.
Yahiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Yahiko is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Yahiko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danish Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yahiko working the head and body with strikes.
Yahiko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Yahiko.
Yahiko slips a nice elbow through Ali's hands, connecting with Ali's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yahiko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yahiko lands with a punch from half guard.
Yahiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Yahiko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Yahiko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Ali wriggles free and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yahiko. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzumaki Yahiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Yahiko gets the takedown into side control.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet here but Yahiko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ali's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danish Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yahiko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 32
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Butthead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Butthead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butthead has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Butthead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ali is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali wants to control but Butthead is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ali looks winded!
Butthead lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butthead connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Butthead winds up and cracks Ali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali taking some punishment here, with Butthead in his half guard.
Ali taking some punishment here, with Butthead in his half guard.
Ali has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butthead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butthead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Butthead.
Butthead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butthead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Nice strikes from Butthead there.
Nice strikes from Butthead there.
Ali taking some punishment here, with Butthead in his half guard.
Butthead is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead is nestled in close to Ali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butthead working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butthead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butthead connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Butthead working Ali over with strikes.
Ali has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butthead lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butthead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butthead connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butthead winds up and cracks Ali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
Ali has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Ali is rocked!
Butthead drops an elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Ali is still in real trouble! Can Butthead finish him?
Butthead winds up and cracks Ali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butthead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ali has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butthead working Ali over with strikes.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
Butthead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Butthead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butthead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butthead working Ali over with strikes. #T3#
Butthead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butthead lands a nice short elbow.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butthead working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ali taking some punishment here, with Butthead in his half guard.
Butthead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ali has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butthead lands a nice short elbow.
Butthead is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ali is hurt! He's hurt bad - Butthead fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ali from any more punishment! Congratulations to Butthead! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beavis Butthead!
Beavis Butthead decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baxter but Baxter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Baxter avoids it.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter stuffs the takedown.
Hugh Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Baxter moves out of range of the strikes.
Baxter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ali looks winded!
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baxter but Baxter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baxter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danish Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baxter attempts a counter takedown but Ali avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Baxter has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
Baxter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Baxter.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Baxter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ali is trying to push Baxter away but Baxter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baxter lands a good knee to the midsection. Ali won't want to take too many of those.
Baxter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baxter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baxter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baxter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The referee calls for Baxter to work.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.#CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali letting Baxter take a breather here.
Ali jumps guard but Baxter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baxter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baxter'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.
Baxter controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Baxter effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Baxter breaks from the clinch.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter tries to counter with a takedown but Ali is quick to defend against it.
Baxter lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ali jumps into guard, dragging Baxter to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully. #T4#
Baxter content to stall in guard here.
Baxter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baxter works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Baxter wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Baxter stays in close to Ali's body and controls the position.
Baxter wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ali has his foot on Baxter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baxter works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Baxter 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#
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Baxter. Baxter maintains the clinch.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Baxter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Baxter has managed to clinch.
Baxter has Ali pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Baxter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Baxter taking a breather.#T1#
Baxter is pushing Ali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baxter has Ali pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.#CL2#
Ali has Baxter up against the cage in a clinch.
Baxter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baxter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baxter is struggling to control the position.
Ali jumps guard but Baxter stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ali jumps guard but Baxter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hugh Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Baxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Baxter stalls.
Baxter just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Baxter lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Baxter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.#CL2#
Ali forces Baxter back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baxter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter slows down the pace here.
Baxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Baxter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ali being controlled against the cage.
Baxter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
Baxter just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.#CL#
Baxter moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Baxter has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Baxter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Baxter gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ali has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baxter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Ali has his opponent's back but Baxter is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baxter counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1##TD#
Baxter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baxter slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Baxter decides to stand up.
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baxter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hugh Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danish Ali.
Baxter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Baxter sets himself, and Ali steps forward looking for the clinch! Baxter avoids it this time.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danish Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baxter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali.
Baxter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Baxter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Baxter is stalling here.
Baxter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baxter stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baxter is struggling to control the position.
Baxter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ali digs a right hand into Baxter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baxter's gas tank. #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.
Ali blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Ali is looking for a takedown.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Baxter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baxter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baxter taking a breather.
Baxter effectively controlling the action here.
Baxter stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugh Baxter.
Ali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danish Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugh Baxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Baxter counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Baxter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kline gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ali won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up. #SUB#
Kline has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Ali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ali controlling the action here.
Ali is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kline reverses the position - he's now on top in Ali's guard.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ali wants to sweep here but Kline controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #SUB2#
Ali working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kline forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Ali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kline wants to get back to his feet.
Ali wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
Kline looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kline sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ali defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kline scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ali controlling the position for now.
Kline tries to stand and escape but Ali is controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Ali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kline scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES2#
Ali has one foot on Kline's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Ali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kline makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ali looks winded!
Ali throws a body punch but Kline moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kline gets caught napping as Ali dives in and scores a takedown. Kline manages to retain guard.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danish Ali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kline has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kline.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kline or not.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Kline has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Kline clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ali is trying to trip Kline. He has hold of a leg but Kline is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ali persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kline looking to control.
Kline has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SU2#
Ali stands up from Kline's guard - Ali perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Ali 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.
Ali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU2#
Ali stands up and beckons Kline to his feet. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Ali #TD#
and Kline counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ali!
Ali is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Kline working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ali can't do much from the bottom here.
Ali is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kline trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
Ali tries to bench press Kline off him but Kline keeps the position. #T3#
Ali keeps trying to improve his position.
Ali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kline throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kline scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ali to see if he's OK.
Ali is not content to let Kline control the position.
Kline lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Kline is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ali is looking to regain half guard here but Kline keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Kline looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ali dodges the ground and pound from Kline.
Ali pushes Kline away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kline gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kline looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ali is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kline working away.
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 Donnell Kline will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Ali drives through with a takedown into Kline's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kline pulls Ali in close to his closed guard and prevents Ali from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kline has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to get up but he can't break Kline's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kline thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Kline gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kline trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Kline would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kline might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Kline stands up from Ali's guard - Kline perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Ali closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kline quickly recovers to half guard.
Ali throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kline to regain full guard. #ES#
Kline has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ali off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2##TD#
Kline shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Kline controlling the pace.
Kline prevents Ali from improving his position.#SUB#
Kline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kline wants to take a breather but Ali is having none of it. #T3#
Ali is trying to stand.
Kline throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Ali wants to control but Kline is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ali is staying active underneath Kline, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ali looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kline pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kline tries to control but Ali wriggling away. #SUB#
Kline with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4##SUB#
Kline is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ali has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kline. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kline putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ali tries to hold on but Kline postures up.
Ali tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kline looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kline is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ali wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnell Kline showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kline 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnell Kline!
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