Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Bishop vs Kruger
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Bennett flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bennett pushes him off.
Bennett scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Bennett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennett 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.
Bennett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali wants to clinch
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Bennett counters with a left to the body.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali wants to clinch
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennett finds Ali's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ali flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bennett lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ali will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
A relieved looking Justin Bennett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Ali closes the distance but Bishop moves to the side
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
Bishop lands a nice knee to the body.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Ali slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali slips a straight right by Bishop.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Ali instigates a clinch.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Bishop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali wants to stall.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Ali lands a right hand.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali misses with some punches.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Ali'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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.
Bishop lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali is stalling here.
Bishop lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali is trying to stall.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Bishop. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop. #CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Bishop tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ali clinches.
Ali taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.#BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him. #CL2#
Ali rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keith Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali stalling in the clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Ali gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ali wants to stall.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
Ali tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bishop misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ali digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
A short right from Ali.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
A short left from Ali.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bishop up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.#BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Bishop settles back down. #T4#
Bishop tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Almoez Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
Ali takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
Bishop lands a knee to the body.
Bishop gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Bishop.
Ali taking a breather. #BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?#T1#
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bishop.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali blocks a jab.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ali blocks an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali misses with some punches.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali wants to stall.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bishop.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Ali tries to tie him up.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bishop obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ali.
Bishop 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.
Bishop lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Almoez Ali's cut even more.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
That kick from Bishop tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
A low kick lands for Bishop. #CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali controlling the action here for a moment.
Bishop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ali is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage.
Bishop lands a left hand. #T2#
Ali blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Ali tries to tie him up.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali stalling.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC#
Bishop breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bishop up against the cage.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Ali. #T4#
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Ali tries to tie him up.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Almoez Ali.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop had his way with Almoez Ali in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Bishop presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to clinch but Bishop slips to the side
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bishop thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bishop is keeping busy.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Ali seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bishop.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Almoez Ali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Bishop lands a damaging elbow.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali checks it well.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop lands with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Bishop defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Bishop scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ali presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop retains his heavyweight title!
As Keith Bishop got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I’m Finally A World Champion '.

Event: SMASH: Forster vs Ribbit
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Harada misses with some punches.
Harada tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Harada's head.
Harada prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali is leaning against Harada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali wants to stall.
Harada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali slowing the pace effectively.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Harada working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harada as Ali tries to tie him up.
Harada prevents a body shot from Ali. #T1#
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali is pushing Harada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Harada looks winded!
Ali digs a right hand underneath Harada's ribcage. Harada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali pushes Harada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harada letting Ali take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head.
Ali controlling the action here for a moment.
Ali stalling the fight.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Harada avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harada backwards. #T2#
Harada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harada being controlled against the cage.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Ali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali pushes Harada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ali has Harada pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Almoez Ali.#CL#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali has Harada pressed against the cage.
Ali pushes Harada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harada throws a head punch that misses.
Harada misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Ali to work.
A bit of stalling here from Ali.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali gets through Harada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Harada's head.
Ali slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali. #ROC#Harada is rocked!
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali stalls.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Harada's head.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harada is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali slowing the pace effectively.
Harada seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali has Harada pushed against the cage.#T4#
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harada or not.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ali.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
Ali has Harada pressed against the cage.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Ali is stalling here.
Ali dips a shoulder and cracks Harada with a mighty uppercut! Harada falls back against the cage and Ali unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harada is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ali screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
After winning the bout, Almoez Ali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bishop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali has Bishop pushed against the cage.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
A short left from Ali.
Bishop landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ali has Bishop pressed against the cage.
Ali is working Bishop over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali stalls.
Ali is trying to stall.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Ali lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop letting Ali take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali stalling against the cage.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Nice body punch from Bishop. #T4#
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ali looking to stall.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.#CL#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
Ali is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ali catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali wants to clinch
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.#CL#
Ali pushes Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali wants to stall.
Ali lands a body shot.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Ali looking to stall.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bishop blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali taking a breather.#BC2#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Ali tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.#T4#
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Come on Ali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali avoiding damage.
Ali seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ali rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Almoez Ali.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Bishop throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away. #T2##CL#
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it. #CL#
Ali has Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.#BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it. #T3#
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali looks to clinch
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Bishop with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Almoez Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali. #CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.
Ali is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Our winner, Keith Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Steel vs Delsarte
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Ali tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali is looking to clinch.
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Petrov .
Ali cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
Ali avoiding damage.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov 's elbow.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrov gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Petrov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily. #SUB2#
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ali is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Ali stands and steps away. Petrov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3##CL#
Ali rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Petrov successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
Ali won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Ali wants to stand but Petrov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rutger Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrov is keeping busy.#TD2#
Petrov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ali defends it easily.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily. #SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Ali stands up and waves to Petrov to follow him.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov , pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rutger Petrov .
Ali taking a breather.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Petrov .
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali wants to clinch.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rutger Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov works Ali's body with a nice hook.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almoez Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali blocks a jab.
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
A head kick from Ali lands but Petrov takes it in his stride.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov .
Ali seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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!#SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Ali gets to his feet - Petrov follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Petrov prevents Ali from standing back up. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
Ali is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Petrov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ali defend it? Petrov steps over the head and cranks it - Ali is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petrov !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
Rutger Petrov is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Nimoy vs Hazlehurst
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Ali tries to clinch but Harada is having none of it.
Ali takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali tries to clinch but Harada moves out of range. #KD2#
Harada lands a big head kick that sends Ali tumbling to the mat! Harada takes a step backwards and waves Ali back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali is looking to clinch but Harada is avoiding it.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali is looking to clinch but Harada is avoiding it. #CL#
Ali drives through and clinches with Harada against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Harada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Harada tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Harada.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harada has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Harada avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Harada's head.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harada tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
The referee calls for Ali to work.
Harada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali presses Harada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harada tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Harada back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Harada.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali controlling the action here for a moment.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harada or not.
Harada looks winded!
Harada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Ali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali taking a breather.
Harada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harada misses with a punch on the inside.
Harada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow. #T2#
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali stalling the fight.
Ali stalling against the cage.
Harada swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harada.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali'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 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a left hand.
Harada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Ali to work.
Nice body punch from Ali. #T3#
Ali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ali avoiding damage.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Almoez Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali tries for a takedown but Harada manages to get underhooks.
Harada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
Harada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harada's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Ali.
Ali wants a takedown.
Harada throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali stalls.
Harada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
Harada struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Harada fails to land.
Ali is looking to control Harada's arms but Harada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage.
Harada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali is working Harada over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harada up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Ali gets through Harada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Ali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ali seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Almoez Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harada lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head.
A nice left hand lands by Harada.
Ali is leaning against Harada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali works on Harada's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Harada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harada misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harada as Ali tries to tie him up.
Harada is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Ali.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head.
Harada misses with a punch to the body.
Ali slows down the pace here.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harada can do to turn this around?
Ali effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Ali.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Harada is rocked!
Ali pushes Harada against the cage. Ali is working some dirty boxing. Ali pushes off with a quick right hook! Harada goes down! Harada tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ali moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
An out of breath Almoez Ali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Ali misses with a head kick.
Reem missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reem throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Reem misses. #T1#
Reem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reem.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Reem is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Reem swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reem is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem blocks a head kick by Ali.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Reem against the cage.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali slows down the pace here. #T2#
Reem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem prevents a body shot from Ali.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Reem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reem 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.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Reem throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reem.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Reem misses.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Reem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Ali is looking to chop away at Reem's legs.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Reem gets a clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a nice strike.
Reem scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Ali ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almoez Ali.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Reem with a jab.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem lands with a slapping head kick.
Reem tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umberto Reem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali slips a straight right by Reem.
Reem misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali connects with a high kick.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
Reem tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ali misses.
Reem digs a good hook to Ali's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali slips under a jab from Reem.#T1#
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Reem misses.
Ali throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Reem throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Reem. Beautiful body shot.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali trying to stall but Reem improves his position. #T2#
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem throws an elbow but it misses.
Reem misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali letting Reem take a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a left hand.
Reem blocks a body shot from Ali.
Almoez Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali is struggling to control the position.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reem.
Ali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem lands a jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Reem scores with a hook.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Ali.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Reem blocks a jab.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Reem moves into the clinch.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Ali catches Reem right on the button with a cross.
Ali lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali throws a nice head kick!
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Reem.#T1#
Reem slips under a jab.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Reem moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Reem avoids the body shot from Ali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Reem.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Reem.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.#CL#
Reem has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ali pushes Reem up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reem instigates a clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Reem. #T3#
Ali trying to stall but Reem improves his position.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem misses with some punches. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Ali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Ali misses with a hook.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali jabs at Reem's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reem 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Reem vs Niska
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camara works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mamadu Camara has been cut.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Camara misses with some punches.
Ali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Ali tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Ali controlling the action here for a moment.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Camara misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali'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.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
A short right from Camara.
Ali looks winded!
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali. #T2#
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Almoez Ali's cut even more.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Ali is rocked!
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ali to his knees! Camara keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamadu Camara!
Mamadu Camara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: FARTMMA 123:Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohurt throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it. #KD#
Tohurt lands a big uppercut and Ali crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ali looks OK. Tohurt waves Ali back to his feet!#ROC#Ali is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali scores with a head kick. Tohurt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Tohit Tohurt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tohurt.
Tohurt throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Tohurt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tohurt connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Tohurt keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali looks winded!
Tohurt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tohurt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tohurt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ali falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tohurt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tohit Tohurt!
During a confident post fight interview, Tohit Tohurt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 117
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mad Onion manages to avoid it.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mad Onion loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Mad Onion lands a right hook to the body.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mad Onion looks to clinch
and Ali counters with a big head kick but Mad Onion shrugs it off.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Mad Onion.#CUT#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Mad Onion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mad Onion fails to land.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Mad Onion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mad Onion misses with an elbow strike.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali prevents a body shot from Mad Onion.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Ali pushes Mad Onion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Mad Onion.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mad Onion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mad Onion taking a breather.
Mad Onion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Mad Onion is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mad Onion is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali is leaning against Mad Onion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Ali. #T2#
A short right from Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Mad Onion misses with some punches.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mad Onion.
Mad Onion looking to stall.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mad Onion wants to break free but Ali has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mad Onion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ali is keeping busy.
Ali misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali. #T3#
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mad Onion blocks an uppercut.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mad Onion takes a shot to the head.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mad Onion or not.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Mad Onion blocks a body shot from Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mad Onion.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mad Onion takes a shot to the head.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards. #ROC2#Mad Onion is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Mad Onion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali is leaning against Mad Onion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali pushes Mad Onion against the cage. Ali is working some dirty boxing. Ali pushes off with a quick right hook! Mad Onion goes down! Mad Onion tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ali moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
Almoez Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: F 111: Pullum vs Steve
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Dentler throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Dentler throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dentler misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Dentler looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
A combination from Dentler does no damage.
Dentler misses with a looping right.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Dentler manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dentler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dentler missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dentler throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Ali counters with a head kick that drops Dentler to the mat! Dentler scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T1#
Dentler misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a big right hand! Oh Dentler is in trouble here! Ali follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
A very excited looking Almoez Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jessy Dentler had this to say: 'Man I thought we had this one. I dont know what to do from here. Ive got some soul searching to do but this could be the end for me. Thanks to everyone that has supported me.'.

Event: SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Ali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T2#
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Ali really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Johnson trying to control but Ali is having none of it.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Ali is trying to stand.#T4##ES#
Ali bucks up and throws Johnson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ali slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manny Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #CUT2#
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Ali blocking some punches. #T2#
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. #TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Ali manages to stand up with Johnson still on his back. Eventually Johnson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Johnson feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali. #T1#
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.#T2#
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Manny Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a right hand. #T1#
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
Ali is trying to stand back up. #T3##ES#
Ali is trying to shake Johnson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Johnson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Johnson cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Johnson lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #T3#
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali. #T4#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Manny Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Kyshenko has his takedown stuffed
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Banana Stand in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyshenko.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kyshenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Kyshenko.
Kyshenko with a poor takedown #KD#
and Ali counters with a head kick that drops Kyshenko to the mat! Kyshenko scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Kyshenko is rocked!
Kyshenko with a poor takedown
and Ali counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Almoez Ali!
Almoez Ali is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Almoez Ali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020

#R1#
Himes misses with a leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but Himes avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Himes 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.
Ali takes a swing at Himes's ribcage but misses.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Himes should have avoided that one.
Himes misses with a looping left.
Ali moves out of range as Himes throws a body kick.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Himes.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Himes is out of range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Himes moved out of range.#CL#
Himes tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Himes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Himes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Himes checks a low kick from Ali.
Himes throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Ali wants to clinch up but Himes keeps it at a distance.
Himes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Himes looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Himes takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Himes moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Himes wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Himes misses with a body kick.
Ali moves out of range as Himes strikes.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Himes moved out of range.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Himes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Himes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Himes slips under a jab.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali with a hook.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Himes throws out the jab.
Ali thuds a left hand into Himes's body.#T2#
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Himes to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Himes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Himes.
Himes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Himes throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Himes only half commits.
Himes looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Himes drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Himes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Himes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Himes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Himes looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali takes a swing at Himes's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Himes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Himes misses with a low kick.
Himes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Himes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.#T3#
Himes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Himes throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ali scores with a jab.
Himes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Himes misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Himes. That did some damage!
Himes blocks a jab.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali is looking to slow Himes down with leg kicks.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Himes moves away and avoids it.
Himes throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Himes.
Himes throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.#T4#
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Himes misses the target.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Himes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Himes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali motions for Himes to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Himes - just one landing.
Himes lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
Himes connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Himes moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Himes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali prevents Himes from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Himes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
A head kick misses from Himes.
A head kick from Ali lands but Himes takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
Himes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Himes throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ali takes a swing at Himes's ribcage but misses.
Himes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Himes misses with a body shot.
Himes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Himes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Himes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Himes's knee but Himes avoids it well.
Himes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Himes tries a head kick but it misses.
Himes throws a head kick that half lands.
Ali throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Himes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Himes. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Himes.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Himes on the side of the head. #T1#
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Himes's leg but Himes calmly moves out of range.
Himes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Himes throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Himes throws a head kick that misses.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Jab by Ali.
Himes misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Himes misses with a low kick.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Himes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Himes checks a leg kick nicely.
Ali thumps Himes with a low kick.
Himes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali avoids the head kick by Himes.
Himes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Himes pushes him off.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Himes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ali scores with a jab. Himes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Himes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Himes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Himes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Himes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Himes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Himes. That's going to slow Ali down.
Himes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Himes settles back down.
Ali misses with a hook.
Himes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali staying out of range there.#T3#
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Himes. Himes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Himes misses the jab.
Himes throws a body kick that misses.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Himes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali avoids the head kick by Himes.
Himes is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali clobbers Himes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Himes counters with a head kick.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali motions for Himes to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Himes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Himes tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali cracks Himes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
Himes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Himes throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Himes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Himes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Himes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Himes takes one on the button.
A lazy body kick from Himes
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Himes throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Himes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Himes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Himes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Himes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Himes looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Himes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Himes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Himes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Himes.
Ali slips under a jab.
Himes throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Himes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Himes moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Himes.
Ali wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Himes. #T1#
Himes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Himes keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Himes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Himes moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Ali swings for the body but Himes moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Himes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Himes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Himes slips a jab from Ali.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Himes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Himes slips the punch.
Himes throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Himes throws a fast counter high kick but Ali manages to duck under it in time.
Ali tries to clinch
and Himes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Himes.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Himes.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Himes.
Himes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Himes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
And Himes responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Himes misses its intended target.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Ali throws a hook but Himes blocks it.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Himes backs away, Ali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Himes misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali tried to counter with a leg kick but Himes avoided it.
Himes tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Himes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Himes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali swings for the body but Himes moves out of range. #T3#
Ali tries to clinch but Himes moves out of range.
Himes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.#CL#
Ali gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Himes.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Himes controls his hands.
Ali digs a right hand into Himes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Himes's gas tank.
Himes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Himes blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Himess head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Himes controls the action.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Himes.#T4#
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Himes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Himes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Himes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Himes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Himes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Himes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Himes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Almoez Ali!
A relieved looking Almoez Ali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SAFO 43 Kong vs Chunks
Date: Mar 05, 2020

#R1#
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent.
Orion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Orion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ali can't fight it off and eventually Orion manages to take the fight to the floor. Ali looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Orion is controlling him.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Orion prevents Ali from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Ali is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Orion presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Orion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orion tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Orion with an uppercut!
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Orion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ali moves away from the strike by Orion. #CL#
Orion gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion prevents a body shot from Ali. #BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Orion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ali tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Orion drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ali follows Orion to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
A relieved looking Almoez Ali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FARTMMA 76
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Nugulagamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Angelica Nugulagamba has been cut.
Ali moves away from the strike by Nugulagamba.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nugulagamba.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nugulagamba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nugulagamba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugulagamba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Angelica Nugulagamba's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelica Nugulagamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Nugulagamba misses.
Ali cracks Nugulagamba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Nugulagamba misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Nugulagamba is rocked!#TD#
Nugulagamba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Ali manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nugulagamba doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Ali counters with a head kick that drops Nugulagamba to the mat! Nugulagamba scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Nugulagamba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nugulagamba dives in for a single leg takedown but Ali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nugulagamba seems to have got his legs back now.
Nugulagamba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nugulagamba is breathing heavily.
Nugulagamba shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Nugulagamba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali lands with a right and another and another! Nugulagamba is in big trouble! Ali lands again and this time it's lights out for Nugulagamba! A quality knockout there for Ali.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Almoez Ali!
A very excited looking Almoez Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UnderGround FC 64
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daisy backwards.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Daisy looks winded!
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Daisy blocks it.
Ali tries to work over Daisy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daisy has had enough of the clinch but Ali keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Daisy controls his hands.
Ali is leaning against Daisy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daisy is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daisy's efforts to push away.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daisy or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Daisy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daisy blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daisy.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Daisy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Ali presses Daisy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daisy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daisy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali pushes Daisy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands a left hand.
Ali is leaning against Daisy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali lands a body punch.
Daisy prevents a body shot from Ali.
Daisy blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Daisy controls the action.
Ali pushes Daisy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daisy or not.
Ali works on Daisy's body with a couple of short punches.
Daisy tries to circle away but Ali has him pinned against the cage.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Daisy's ribcage. Daisy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali cracks Daisy with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali is working Daisy over against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Daisy's head.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali works on Daisy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daisy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daisy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Daisy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Daisy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daisy or not.
Daisy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Daisy's ribcage. Daisy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali presses Daisy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Ali is working Daisy over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Daisy with a big uppercut! Daisy tries to clinch up but Ali pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Daisy to the mat! Daisy covers up and Ali unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Almoez Ali!
Our winner, Almoez Ali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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