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Event:
GDL 31: Khan vs Jacks
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Ali tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
A lazy body kick from Ali
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stone. Ali shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
and Stone counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ali! He's just covering up as Stone starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Stone!
Aaron Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Ali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ali trying to control but Darryl is working from the bottom.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali trying to control but Darryl is working from the bottom.
Darryl managing to control the position.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Darryl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali slips nicely into half guard.
Ali passes into side control, despite Darryl 's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darryl is looking for a sweep.
Ali wants to control but Darryl is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Ali seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Darryl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ali sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Darryl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Darryl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darryl tries to get out of the position.
Ali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ali landing strikes.
Darryl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ali trying to control the position but Darryl is working away.
Ali working away.#SUB2#
Ali tries for a kimura but Darryl is defending well.
Darryl tries to improve position but can't.
Ali working the ground and pound but Darryl is defending the strikes.
Ali lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Darryl down.
Ali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Darryl sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ali throws an elbow but Darryl slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Ali working away.#SUB2#
Ali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Ali.
Darryl wants to control but Ali postures up.
Ali lands a nice forearm strike.
Ali should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The strikes coming from Ali are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darryl tries to bench press Ali off him but Ali keeps the position.
Darryl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ali on the ground.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darryl keeps working.
Darryl parries the strikes from Ali easily there. Ali is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Darryl to escape.
Darryl tries to buck Ali off but Ali is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ali tries for a kimura but Darryl is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali wants to control but Darryl is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ali gets to mount! Darryl was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Darryl is bucking up trying to escape but Ali cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ali scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
Darryl wants to control but Ali is having none of it.
Darryl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ali throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Darryl working to try and regain half guard.
Ali controlling from mount.
Darryl can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ali has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Darryl 's face.
Ali throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Darryl because Ali loaded up on that one.
Darryl is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ali working the ground and pound effectively.
Ali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darryl is looking to escape.
BOOM! Ali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ali controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Ali has hold of Darryl 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Darryl manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by Ali there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thar Ali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Darryl tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Ali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darryl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali feints the counter takedown.
Thar Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darryl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Darryl settles back down.
A head kick misses from Darryl .
Darryl misses with a head kick.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Darryl shows good takedown defense.
Darryl tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Darryl throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Ali counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darryl won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Darryl parries the strikes from Ali easily there. Ali is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Darryl to escape.
#SUB2#
Ali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darryl prevents Ali from improving position. #T1#
Ali misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Darryl stops Ali from passing to mount.
Ali misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ali landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Darryl defending against the ground and pound.
Darryl tries to improve position but can't.
Ali has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Darryl !#SUB2#
Ali is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Darryl has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Darryl avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ali.
#T2#
Ali controlling from mount.
Darryl really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
Darryl is trying desperately to improve position.
Ali thowing shots but they're missing.
Ali throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Darryl because Ali loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Ali looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Darryl is squirming around, avoiding Ali's attempts to control the action.
Ali sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ali trying to control but Darryl is having none of it. #T3#
Ali throwing strikes here but Darryl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ali cracks Darryl with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ali throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ali cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ali sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ali punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Ali there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Darryl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darryl wants to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
Ali misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ali thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Darryl that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ali misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Darryl gets back to half guard.
Darryl is holding on to half guard well.
Darryl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ali.
Ali wants to free his trapped foot but Darryl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ali wants to control but Darryl is keeping him busy.
Darryl wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
Ali takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darryl wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darryl is in trouble now - Ali has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thar Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Darryl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darryl lands a high kick!
Darryl thows a leg kick but Ali checks it #TD2#
and Ali counters with a shoot takedown. Darryl fights it but they end up in guard.
Ali trying to control but Darryl is working from the bottom.
Darryl 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.
Ali is fighting to break Darryl 's control of his arms but Darryl is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali preventing the sweep.
Ali advances to half guard.
Ali is trying to control. Darryl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Darryl is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darryl 's head.
Ali trying to pass the guard but Darryl defending well.
Ali wants to control but Darryl is keeping him busy.
Darryl is looking to get back to full guard here but Ali has managed to pass to side control instead.
Darryl is trying to improve his position.
Ali landing a few strikes.
Ali cracks Darryl with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Ali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ali is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Darryl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Ali controls the position.
Darryl looks to move to half guard but instead Ali has passed into mount! Damn!
Ali avoids the attempt from Darryl to control.
Ali landing strikes from the mount.
Ali misses with a head shot.
Ali thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Ali is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Darryl is surviving well by controlling Ali's body position as best he can.
Ali is landing with some decent strikes but Darryl is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Ali working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Ali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ali wants to control the pace but Darryl is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Ali looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Darryl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ali throws some wild stikes that Darryl manages to avoid easily.
Darryl is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ali throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Darryl because Ali loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Darryl defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ali.
Ali cracks Darryl with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Darryl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darryl is looking to escape.
Ali lands a couple of good shots and Darryl has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Salvord Darryl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
I really don't envy Darryl right now.
Darryl is working hard here to advance position.
Darryl staying busy and making it hard for Ali to control.
Ali connects with a big shot to the side of Darryl 's head.
Darryl tries to roll but Ali sticks to his back.
Thar Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darryl trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ali somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ali misses with punches from the back.
Ali struggling to keep hold of the position.
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#
Ali is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Darryl has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ali missing with strikes.
Ali scores with punches to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thar Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thar Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Ali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meatball looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ali controlling the position.
Meatball is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ali is controlling him well.
Ali with the ground and pound but Meatball regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ali sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meatball keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meatball! #T1#
Ali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meatball is looking to escape.
Ali throws some wild stikes that Meatball manages to avoid easily.
Ali is landing with some decent strikes but Meatball is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ali lands a couple of good shots and Meatball has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ali just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ali could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ali lands with a hammerfist to the side of Meatball's head.
Ali is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ali gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ali gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ali apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Meatball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Meatball wants to clinch#TD#
and Ali counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meatball!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Meatball sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Meatball avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ali.
Meatball is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ali connects with a decent elbow.
Ali controls the position from side control.
Meatball is not content to let Ali control the position.
Ali working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB#
Ali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meatball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ali controls the position.
Meatball defending against the ground and pound.
Ali lands some shots froms side control.
Meatball looks winded!
Ali lands a few punches from side control.
Ali lands some shots froms side control.
Ali throws an elbow but Meatball slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ali advances to mount.
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Ali with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Ali looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ali landing strikes from the mount and Meatball is in trouble!
We've been informed that Meatball has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ali unloading with bombs!
Ali is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Meatball that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ali jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Meatball manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Meatball is letting Ali control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thar Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Meatball is out of range.
Meatball is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Meatball drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ali pulls Meatball in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Meatball drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ali! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Ali stalls from top position.
Meatball is breathing heavily.
Ali seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meatball for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Ali lands some shots froms side control.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meatball can do to turn this around?
Ali is putting a hurting on Meatball here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ali in side control, throwing shots but Meatball defends.
Ali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ali sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meatball is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ali scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meatball to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Ali's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Ali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meatball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Meatball sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Ali tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ali controlling from side mount.
Meatball parries the strikes from Ali easily there. Ali is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meatball to escape.
Meatball is not content to let Ali control the position.
Ali looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meatball is avoiding damage well.
Ali postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Ali taking a breather here.
Ali throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ali misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ali cracks Meatball with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ali is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Meatball will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ali trying to control the action but Meatball is working from the bottom.
Ali lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
An elbow from Ali crashes against the mat.
Ali scores with punches from side control.
Ali content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Ali wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meatball, who protects the arm well.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meatball keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thar Ali dominated that second round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Meatball blocks a low kick nicely.
Meatball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ali.
Thar Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Meatball tries to sprawl but Ali drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ali keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Meatball taking some punishment here, with Ali in his half guard.
Meatball wants to get back to full guard.
Ali content to control rather than advance.
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meatball's head.
Meatball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meatball is not content to let Ali control the position.
Ali prevents Meatball from improving his position.#T1#
Ground and pound from Ali.
Meatball taking some punishment here, with Ali in his half guard.
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meatball's head.
Ali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meatball won't allow Ali to pass to mount.
Ali throwing shots but Meatball is blocking nicely.
Meatball wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meatball keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well, if Ali is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Meatball blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ali.
Ali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ali controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Ali. #T3#
Ali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meatball blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ali.
Well, if Ali is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ali connects with a nice short shot to Meatball's temple.
Ali winds up and cracks Meatball with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Ali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ali not doing much here.
Meatball is trying to maintain the position but Ali is very close to passing his half guard.
Ali is looking to advance position but Meatball won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thar 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thar Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Meatball dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meatball has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Meatball's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meatball manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ali has Meatball in his guard.#REVB#
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali continues to stall.#T1#
Ali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meatball is one step ahead there.
Ali is adopting a defensive guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Ali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Meatball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ali working some strikes from top position.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ali lands a couple of elbows.
Meatball wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meatball works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ali slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meatball is trying to control the position but Ali postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Meatball counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Meatball to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Meatball gets a double leg takedown into Ali's guard.
Meatball being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Meatball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikishi Meatball 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#
Meatball avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Ali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meatball trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ali manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ali postures up in Meatball's guard and throws a big left but Meatball blocks it.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Meatball is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meatball manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ali has his hands on Meatball's head, controlling the position.
Meatball wants to stand but Ali is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Meatball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ali is controlling Meatball's posture.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Meatball from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meatball's guard. #REVR#
Meatball is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ali is working Meatball over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Ali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Meatball trying to hold on to Ali's head to control him but Ali postures up.
#T4#
Ali works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Meatball has left one of his arms exposed and Ali doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Meatball screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thar Ali!
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