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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali slowing the pace effectively.
Ali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Racker avoids it.
Racker is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Racker misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Ali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ali puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Racker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ali on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Ali is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Racker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Racker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Racker lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
Racker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Racker is trying to break the clinch but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Racker wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Ali is looking for a takedown.
Racker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Racker is trying to break the clinch but Ali is controlling him.
Racker being controlled against the cage.
Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to pull guard but Racker won't allow it.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Racker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Racker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali wants to take the fight to the mat but Racker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rubson Racker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ali.
A nice right hand lands inside from Racker.
The referee calls for Ali to work.
#TD2#
Ali is trying to trip Racker. He has hold of a leg but Racker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ali persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ali is standing up over Racker. Racker looks to escape but Ali dives into side control.
Racker is letting Ali control him for a moment.
Racker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Racker is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU2#
Ali stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Racker throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ali decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Racker's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali pushes down on Racker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ali passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ali controlling from mount. #T3#
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
Ali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Ali working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Racker looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ali! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
Ali takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Chris Ali has been cut.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ali is trying to drag Holmes to the mat but Holmes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keller Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
#T1#
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmes lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Ali is rocked!
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Ali looks winded!
Ali takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holmes is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmes obliges.
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Holmes has Ali pressed against the cage. He pushes Ali back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Holmes throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ali crashing to the floor! Holmes piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ali is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keller Holmes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rasmus shoots in and bounces Ali off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ali is trying to keep Rasmus in close.
Rasmus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasmus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasmus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Rasmus preventing the sweep.
Rasmus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Rasmus drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Rasmus is proving a slippery customer.
Rasmus wants to stand but Ali has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Ali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasmus controls the pace.
Rasmus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rasmus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cory Rasmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ali goes for a double leg but Rasmus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasmus continues to drive forward.
Rasmus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ali manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Rasmus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rasmus moves into full mount!
Rasmus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rasmus raining down shots from the mount!
Rasmus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ali hang on?#T4#
Rasmus lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Ali that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali regains half guard.
Rasmus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rasmus wants to stand but Ali has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmus is thwarting Ali's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rasmus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Rasmus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ali lands with a right hand. #TD#
Ali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Ali wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Rasmus clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Rasmus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali is trying to defend but Rasmus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Rasmus is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Ali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasmus is controlling the pace.
Ali wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rasmus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ali has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rasmus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ali is trying to maintain the position but Rasmus is very close to passing his half guard.
Rasmus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmus prevents Ali from improving his position.#T3#
Rasmus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rasmus working Ali over with strikes.
Ali has hold of Rasmus's hands but Rasmus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ali wants to improve his position but Rasmus is controlling well.
Rasmus controlling the action here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ali moves into full guard.
Rasmus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali shoots for a takedown but Rasmus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cory Rasmus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rasmus gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasmus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ali!
Ali is working to get back to half guard.
Rasmus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ali is in a horrible position here. Rasmus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Rasmus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ali is looking to get to half guard.
Rasmus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rasmus breaks from Ali's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ali wants to hold on but Rasmus pushes him away.
Rasmus controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Rasmus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ali is looking to get to half guard.
Ali tries to hold on but Rasmus pushes him away.
Rasmus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ali looks a forlorn figure.
Rasmus landing punches.
Ali is trying to stand up.
Rasmus controlling from mount. #T3#
The referee warns Ali that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rasmus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Rasmus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rasmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Ali preventing the sweep.
Rasmus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ali stops Rasmus from standing up.
Cory Rasmus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chris Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cory Rasmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rasmus works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Rasmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rasmus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Rasmus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Ali.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Black has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Black is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Black gets caught flat footed, as Ali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Ali cracks Black with a solid left hand.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali loads up on a big left hand. Black felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ali looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Black can't hide his disappointment, as Ali celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Ali!
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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ali has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonzales regains guard immediately.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Ali postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Ali seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##CL2#
Ali has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Gonzales.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ali tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzales pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gonzales.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzales. #T2#
A short uppercut from Gonzales.
A shot in the inside from Gonzales.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali looks winded!
A short left from Gonzales.
Nice body punch from Gonzales - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Gonzales as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzales is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales avoiding damage.
Gonzales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Gonzales.
Gonzales has Ali pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Gonzales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gonzales scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzales.#ROC#
Ali is rocked!
Ali blocking some punches.
Gonzales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzales.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzales fails to land.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Gonzales lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ali to his knees! Gonzales keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Gonzales!
In his post fight interview, Luis Gonzales started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights IV
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Ali instigates a clinch.
Gramm is looking for a takedown.
Gramm tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Gramm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali stalls. #TD2#
Gramm has hold of one of Ali's legs. Ali is fighting the takedown attempt but Gramm gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gramm trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gramm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gramm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali keeping full guard, as Gramm tries to pass. #T1#
Ali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gramm controls the pace.
Gramm preventing the sweep.
Gramm wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gramm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gramm has Ali in his guard.#REVR#
Ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gramm controls Ali momentarily but Ali frees himself.
Ali passes Gramm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ali trying to control the pace.
Ali tries to stand and escape but Gramm is controlling the position.
Ali working over Gramm with some ground and pound. Gramm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ali keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ali prevents Gramm from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Gramm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ali pulls his head out easily.
Gramm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gramm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ali not doing much here.
#SUB#
Ali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gramm has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gramm.#TD2#
Gramm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gramm showed some decent athleticism there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gramm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gramm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Gramm tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Gramm manages to avoid it.
Gramm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gramm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chris Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gramm.
Gramm gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.
Gramm is pressed up against the cage. Ali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gramm down to the mat. Gramm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Ali forces Gramm back against the cage and clinches.
Gramm gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Ali decides to pull guard.
Gramm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ali's guard.
Gramm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gramm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gramm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ali is refusing to be controlled, as Gramm sits in half guard.
Gramm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Gramm maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ali could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gramm has cracked it and Ali is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gramm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Gramm!
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Event:
JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Gonzales throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range. #CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Gonzales holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzales is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Ali.
#T1#
Gonzales stops a takedown attempt from Ali.
Gonzales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gonzales.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales leaning against his opponent.
Gonzales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali tries to stall but Gonzales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Gonzales as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzales scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Gonzales.
Gonzales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzales gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali blocking some punches.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzales.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Come on Gonzales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzales fails to land.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Gonzales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Gonzales throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gonzales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Gonzales gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Gonzales creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ali with a big uppercut! Ali tries to clinch up but Gonzales pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ali to the mat! Ali covers up and Gonzales unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Gonzales!
Luis Gonzales was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ali is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaines's half guard.
Gaines tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Ali thows a huge punch but Gaines dodges it nicely.
Ali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaines regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Ali stands up from Gaines's guard - Ali perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gaines shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gaines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali unleashes a big counter combination but Gaines bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaines misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gaines has Ali pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Ali gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gaines regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaines is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaines.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Gaines is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaines gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali has a closed guard, preventing Gaines from standing up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaines trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ali wants to stand but Gaines is controlling the position.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gaines manages to pass to side control.
Ali is looking to control Gaines's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ali avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ali trying to hold on to Gaines's head to control him but Gaines postures up.
#SUB#
Gaines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali is keen to just control but Gaines is a slippery customer.#T4#
Ali is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaines slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ali won't allow Gaines to sweep him here.
Ali passes Gaines's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaines has hold of Ali's hands but Ali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ali wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaines is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gaines moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.#TD2#
Ali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ali showed some decent athleticism there.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaines tries to roll over but Ali keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is pressing down on Gaines's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaines is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Ali seems content to control.#T1##SUB#
Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Ali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaines does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gaines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Ali decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Ali rushes Gaines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ali has clasped his hands together around Gaines's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gaines tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Gaines bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Ali is looking for a triangle here but Gaines uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Gaines politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gaines prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Gaines is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ali tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gaines wants to stand but Ali has his arm trapped.
Gaines working away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ali manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ali tries to pass to full mount but Gaines defends it.
Gaines gets back to full guard.
Ali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaines is looking to sweep but instead, Ali has passed into half guard.
Gaines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Gaines tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Ali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ali in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ali pulls his head out easily.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Gaines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali controlling the pace.
Ali tries to pass to full mount but Gaines defends it. #T1#
Ali is just content to waste time from the top position. Gaines takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gaines wants to stand up but Ali is controlling him.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ali manages to pass to side control.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Gaines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaines is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
Ali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaines with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ali wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaines is trying to stand back up but Ali is controlling him
Ali prevents Gaines from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ali looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gaines!#T3#
Ali avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gaines.
Gaines is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ali wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
Ali is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gaines will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gaines gets back to half guard.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaines tries to roll over but Ali keeps him under control.
Ali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ali prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Gaines is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ali blocks the strikes from Gaines.
Ali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ali working over Gaines with some ground and pound. Gaines looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ali seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Moreno is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Moreno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Ali stands and steps away. Moreno gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
#TD2#
Ali drives through with a takedown into Moreno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moreno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Ali gets to his feet - Moreno follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Ali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Moreno manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ali keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##BC#
Moreno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Moreno tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moreno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
Moreno effectively controlling the action here.
Moreno can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moreno's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Ali has picked Moreno up - he's going for a ride! Ali dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Moreno is defending well.
Ali wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it. #T3#
Moreno trying to control here.
Moreno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ali stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.
Ali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ali wants to stand and escape but instead Moreno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali has Moreno pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali controls Moreno momentarily but Moreno frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreno is looking for a counter combo.
Leandro Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ali is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moreno is not content to let Ali control the position. #T1#
Moreno prevents Ali from moving into mount.
Moreno is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Ali stands up.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moreno will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Ali feints and as Moreno raises his hands in defense, Ali changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ali looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Moreno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ali controls the pace.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali advances to half guard.
Moreno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ali is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Ali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moreno defending well though.
Ali trying to control from Moreno's half guard. Moreno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ali passes Moreno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moreno wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ali seems to be working for a kimura but Moreno defends the submission attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ali trying to control the action but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno is trying to maintain the position but Ali is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreno is looking to clinch.
Ali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Moreno clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Moreno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ali looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moreno!#SU2#
Ali stands up and beckons Moreno to his feet.
No joy there for Moreno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Ali closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moreno to the mat! Moreno manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali working some strikes from top position.
Ali sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Ali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moreno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moreno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali controls Moreno momentarily but Moreno frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ali holds on and takes a little breather.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moreno's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Moreno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ali wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ali is looking to pass into half guard but Moreno pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moreno is in guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ali working for a triangle but Moreno defends it easily.
Moreno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Ali!
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