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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Ali rushes Mcstucking and presses him up against the cage.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcstucking pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ali darts in and clinches Mcstucking up against the cage.#TD#
Ali jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcstucking won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcstucking scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ali has Mcstucking pulled in close to control his posture.
Mcstucking prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Mcstucking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcstucking trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcstucking just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mcstucking has picked Ali up - he's going for a ride! Mcstucking dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Ali pushes Mcstucking off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Ali pushes Mcstucking up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ali successfully pulls guard.
Ali is controlling Mcstucking's posture.
Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcstucking being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Mcstucking postures up.
#SUB#
Ali is looking for a triangle but Mcstucking pushes his legs off easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcstucking fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcstucking looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ali wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Ali rushes Mcstucking and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mcstucking closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcstucking drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amir Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buckee Mcstucking.
Ali scores a nice knee to the body.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcstucking is trying to break the clinch but Ali is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali is trying to drag Mcstucking to the mat but Mcstucking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcstucking takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mcstucking stuffs the takedown.
Mcstucking shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mcstucking. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
Mcstucking wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Mcstucking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcstucking gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcstucking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Mcstucking as Ali shoots in.
Mcstucking feints the counter takedown.
Mcstucking misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Mcstucking is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcstucking, which made it look bad.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Mcstucking looks to move away, Ali throws a big counter combo but Mcstucking just gets out of the way.#CL#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcstucking after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Mcstucking has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Ali forces Mcstucking back against the cage and clinches.
Mcstucking is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ali is defending well.
Ali stalling in the clinch.
Ali looking for a takedown.
Mcstucking stops a takedown attempt from Ali.
#T2#
Mcstucking tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it.
Ali fails to pull guard.
Ali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcstucking's face.
Mcstucking tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Ali manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcstucking working some strikes from top position.
Mcstucking preventing the sweep.
Amir Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcstucking wants to get up but he can't break Ali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcstucking can do to turn this around?
Ali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcstucking trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali has Mcstucking pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcstucking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcstucking tries to counter with a clinch but Ali shakes him off and moves away.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##TD2#
Mcstucking is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.#ES#
Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcstucking is on him like a limpet, forcing Ali back against the cage.
Amir Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali is looking for a takedown.
Ali stalling against the cage.
Mcstucking with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcstucking has had enough of the clinch but Ali keeps him there for the moment.
Ali tries for a takedown but Mcstucking manages to get underhooks.
Mcstucking tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Ali dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcstucking as he jumps to the side.
Mcstucking lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Mcstucking.
Ali throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcstucking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcstucking tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.
Mcstucking has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ali after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mcstucking is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcstucking tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Mcstucking has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ali jumps guard and drags Mcstucking to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcstucking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Mcstucking from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcstucking is fighting to break Ali's control of his arms but Ali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ali wants to sweep here but Mcstucking controlling him for the moment.
Ali trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcstucking tries to avoid it but Ali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcstucking to the ground. Mcstucking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Mcstucking back into the cage.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali is trying to stall.
Mcstucking trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Ali jumps guard and drags Mcstucking to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcstucking wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Mcstucking lands a couple of digs.
Mcstucking trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ali is trying to keep Mcstucking in close.
Ali looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcstucking is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buckee Mcstucking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcstucking throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Ali!
The defeated Buckee Mcstucking had this to say: 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Booker has been cut.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Booker is on him like a limpet, forcing Ali back against the cage.
Booker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Booker as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ali has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali jumps guard but Booker stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmond Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ali.
Ali stalls.
Ali has Booker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Booker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Booker is trying to break the clinch but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Ali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Booker stalling the fight.
#T2##TD2#
Ali successfully pulls guard.
Booker wants to stand but Ali has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ali looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker wants to stand but Ali is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ali pulls Booker in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Booker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Ali shoots in but Booker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Booker tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
As Ali tries to get set, Booker tries to push him back and clinch up but Ali manages to avoid the attempt.
Booker leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amir Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Booker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Booker dives in for a single leg takedown but Ali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ali drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Booker defends it well.#T4#
Ali misses with a head kick.
Booker slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali looks winded!
Booker stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Booker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Booker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Booker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Booker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Booker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Ali ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ali no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Booker throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Booker stands and steps away. Ali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ali forces Booker back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Ali jabs Booker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Ali clinches up with Booker and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Booker to keep the fight standing.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Booker to keep the fight standing.
Booker throws a head punch that misses.
Booker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Booker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Booker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ali!
Ali tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Booker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Amir Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Booker working for a guillotine from mount but Ali is in no mood to give up.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Booker is working for a guillotine from mount but Ali frees his head quite easily.
Ali is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Booker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ali gets back to half guard.
Booker prevents Ali from improving his position.#SUB#
Booker wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ali trying to control from the bottom.
Booker wants to stand up but Ali has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali is looking for a sweep. Booker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Booker gets to his feet. Ali looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Edmond Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ali.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali tries for a takedown but Booker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Booker is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amir Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edmond Booker's cut.
That's time! Booker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Booker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Booker. Booker maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Booker, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Booker against the cage but Booker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booker tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
Edmond Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ali.#CL2#
Ali clinches.
Booker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has had enough of the clinch but Ali keeps him there for the moment.
Booker throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Booker tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Booker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali is looking to stand back up but Booker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ali.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB##SU#
Booker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ali to stand up.
Booker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Booker fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Booker wants to stall.
#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Booker throws a leg kick that misses.
Booker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Booker.
Amir Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Booker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Booker as Ali shoots in.
Booker tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali wants to counter with a clinch but Booker pushes him away.
Booker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Ali shoots in and drives through. Booker sprawls well.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Booker tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Booker circles away.
Ali misses with a takedown #CL#
and Booker counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Ali.
I've got Ali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sharpe misses with a wild body shot.
Ali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Sharpe counters with a shoot takedown. Ali fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Ali pushes Sharpe off and gets back to his feet.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Ali shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharpe sprawls well. He's pushed Ali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sharpe attempts a counter takedown but Ali avoids it well and moves away.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sharpe counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ali clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sharpe moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ali manages to pull guard.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU#
Sharpe gets to his feet - Ali follows without any prompting.
Ali misses with a takedown #TD#
and Sharpe counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.
Ali looks winded!#T2##SUB2#
Ali is looking for a triangle here but Sharpe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ali is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ali is looking to regain half guard here but Sharpe keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharpe controlling the position from side mount.
Sharpe scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Sharpe controlling the position. #SU#
Sharpe decides to stand back up. Sharpe steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.#CL#
Sharpe forces Ali back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Sharpe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Ali dives in and grabs Sharpe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharpe pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpe but Sharpe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
Ali misses with a takedown #TD#
and Sharpe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharpe.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sharpe manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Sharpe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Sharpe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharpe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Ali looks to move away, Sharpe throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Sharpe fails to land with a series of punches.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharpe pinned against the cage. Sharpe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sharpe tries to counter with a takedown but Ali is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Sharpe has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Sharpe leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharpe attempts a counter takedown but Ali avoids it well and moves away.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ali.
A low kick from Ali misses #TD#
and Sharpe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sharpe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sharpe stalling. #T2#
Sharpe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ali for as long as he can get away with.
Sharpe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ali tries to pull guard but Sharpe won't allow it.
#BC#
Sharpe manages to break the clinch.
Amir Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharpe on the side of the head.
Sharpe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharpe defends it nicely.
Sharpe tries to counter with a takedown but Ali is quick to defend against it.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Sharpe darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Ali has Sharpe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharpe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Sharpe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Sharpe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Sharpe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sharpe blocks an elbow strike from Ali.
Sharpe tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Homer Sharpe is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
Sharpe feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali looks for a takedown but Sharpe sprawls well.
As Ali looks to move away, Sharpe throws a big counter combo but Ali just gets out of the way.
Ali throws a push kick but Sharpe slaps the foot to one side.
Sharpe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Ali wants to clinch#TD#
and Sharpe counters with a shoot takedown. Ali fights it but they end up in guard.
Sharpe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ali has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharpe has passed into side control.
#T2#
The referee asks Sharpe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sharpe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ali is trying to get back to half guard.
Sharpe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sharpe gets to mount! Ali was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The referee warns Ali that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Ali bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe wants to stand and escape but Ali is having none of it.
Ali won't allow Sharpe to sweep him here.
Homer Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharpe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharpe keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Ali prevents Sharpe from getting back to his feet.
Sharpe pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage. #T4##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali tries to clinch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharpe as he avoids it easily.
Sharpe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ali.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Sharpe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amir Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homer Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ali looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sharpe passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharpe 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Sharpe!
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