 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 3
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yulan shoots in for a takedown but Ahmed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ahmed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yulan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahmed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yulan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahmed stopping the sweep attempt from Yulan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed postures up.
Yulan keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Yulan keeping full guard, as Ahmed tries to pass. #T1#
Yulan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahmed manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed has momentary wrist control but Yulan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahmed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yulan is controlling him.
Yulan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yulan throwing strikes but missing.
Ahmed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahmed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmed tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ahmed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yulan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yulan lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Ahmed is pulling down on Yulan's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yulan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ahmed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yulan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yulan slips nicely into half guard.
Yulan is looking to take a break and control but Ahmed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmed is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Yulan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Yulan is trying to work for a kimura but Ahmed is defending well.
#SUB#
Ahmed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yulan is trying to control. Ahmed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position.
Yulan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahmed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yulan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #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.
Yulan lands with a punch from half guard.
Yulan working the head and body with strikes.
Yulan passes to full mount!
Yulan unloading with bombs!
Yulan landing punches.
Yulan trying to control but Ahmed is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan landing strikes from the mount and Ahmed is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan 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#
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yulan has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yulan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmed manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ahmed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yulan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahmed passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan tries to buck Ahmed off but Ahmed is having none of it.
Ahmed is putting a hurting on Yulan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ahmed scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Yulan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yulan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yulan is looking to take a break and control but Ahmed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position.
Ahmed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yulan.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Yulan wants to pass the guard but Ahmed is defending well.
Ahmed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
Yulan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahmed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yulan is working away from the top position though.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ahmed is not content to let Yulan control the position.
Yulan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yulan prevents Ahmed from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yulan moves into full mount! Ahmed won't be happy about that!
Yulan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yulan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Yulan avoids the attempt from Ahmed to control.
Yulan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yulan dominating with strikes here.
Ahmed is desperately trying to improve his position but Yulan has a good base and remains in mount.
Yulan working the ground and pound effectively.
Yulan controlling the pace for now.
Yulan breaks from Ahmed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yulan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahmed throws a quick counter head kick but Yulan was just out of range.
Yulan takes a swing at Ahmed's ribcage but misses.
Ahmed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ahmed moves into the clinch.
Yulan is trying to break free.
Ahmed lands with a light punch inside.
Yulan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yulan working hard to break the clinch.
Yulan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahmed after a bit of a struggle.
Ahmed prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ahmed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yulan regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yulan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Yulan wants to control from the top but Ahmed keeps moving. #T1#
Yulan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yulan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmed is trying to control the position but Yulan postures up.
Yulan being controlled here momentarily.
Ahmed keeping moving, preventing Yulan from controlling successfully.
Yulan preventing the sweep.
Fung Yulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yulan passes Ahmed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yulan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahmed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yulan thows a huge punch but Ahmed dodges it nicely.
Yulan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yulan lands a nice short elbow.
Ahmed is trying to maintain the position but Yulan is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yulan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahmed looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
Ahmed tries to kick Yulan off but Yulan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahmed won't allow Yulan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Yulan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahmed.
Yulan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yulan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ahmed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yulan connects with a decent elbow.
Fung Yulan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yulan trying to control the position but Ahmed is working away. #T4#
Yulan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ahmed some visible discomfort.
Yulan trying to control the position but Ahmed is working away.
Ahmed tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Yulan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yulan lands some shots froms side control.
Yulan in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep.
Hamza Ahmed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmed gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Yulan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yulan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Fung Yulan wins by unanimous decision!
Fung Yulan 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 2
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ahmed shoots in and gets a takedown into Balongtong 's guard.
Balongtong is looking to stand back up but Ahmed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Balongtong . #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed stalling.
Balongtong wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balongtong can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balongtong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmed throwing shots but Balongtong is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ahmed throwing shots but Balongtong is blocking nicely.
Ahmed is looking to advance position but Balongtong won't allow it.
Balongtong taking some punishment here, with Ahmed in his half guard.
Ahmed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahmed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ahmed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahmed slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahmed lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmed 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.#T2#
Balongtong wants to control but Ahmed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahmed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ahmed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Balongtong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Balongtong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahmed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balongtong tries to buck Ahmed off but Ahmed takes his back!
Ahmed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Balongtong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ahmed.
Balongtong wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahmed gets his hands free.
Ahmed is punishing Balongtong with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Balongtong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ahmed.
Good control from Ahmed.
Ahmed lands with a hammerfist to the side of Balongtong 's head.
Balongtong wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ahmed controlling the positon.
Balongtong tries to roll but Ahmed sticks to his back.
Ahmed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balongtong 's body.
Balongtong is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ahmed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balongtong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Ahmed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ahmed clinches with his opponent.
Balongtong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahmed to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ahmed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Balongtong tries to buck Ahmed off but Ahmed is having none of it.
Ahmed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balongtong keeps working.
Balongtong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balongtong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahmed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Balongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balongtong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balongtong being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahmed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Balongtong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahmed is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahmed staying out of range there.
Balongtong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Ahmed counters with a shoot takedown. Balongtong fights it but they end up in guard.
Ahmed prevents Balongtong from getting back to his feet.
Ahmed wants to stand but Balongtong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Balongtong looking to control.
Ahmed content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahmed's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ahmed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Balongtong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmed counters with a right hand to the body.
Hamza Ahmed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimuel Balongtong .
Balongtong is breathing heavily.#TD#
Balongtong gets caught flat footed, as Ahmed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahmed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Ahmed wants to control from the top but Balongtong keeps moving.
Balongtong trying to keep a closed guard but Ahmed is proving a slippery customer.
Ahmed 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balongtong is trying to keep Ahmed in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Ahmed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ahmed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balongtong quickly recovers to half guard.
Ahmed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Balongtong tries to get to full guard but Ahmed has control of the leg.
Ahmed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balongtong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahmed is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Balongtong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balongtong .
Ahmed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balongtong can do to turn this around?
Balongtong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ahmed trying to control but Balongtong is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ahmed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Balongtong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmed avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balongtong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ahmed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Balongtong !
Balongtong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balongtong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahmed has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Ahmed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balongtong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahmed working away.#T3#
Balongtong taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Ahmed is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Balongtong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ahmed gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Balongtong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ahmed lets go of the hold and Balongtong can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Ahmed! |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Bachmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ahmed to the ground. Bachmann is now in Ahmed's guard.
Bachmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bachmann 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.
Ahmed is trying to keep Bachmann in close.
Bachmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahmed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bachmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahmed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Ahmed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bachmann looking to sit in guard and control but Ahmed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ahmed throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahmed content to stall in guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bachmann is trying to control the position but Ahmed postures up.
Ahmed with a nice head shot there.
Ahmed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bachmann keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Bachmann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bachmann wants to clinch up but Ahmed keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ahmed has closed the distance and engaged Bachmann in a clinch.
Bachmann is trying to break the clinch but Ahmed has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Bachmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bachmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahmed to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BD Bachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ahmed breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ahmed moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bachmann is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ahmed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bachmann to the mat. Bachmann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Bachmann has his foot on Ahmed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahmed works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahmed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahmed stands up over Bachmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bachmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bachmann wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ahmed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bachmann looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ahmed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bachmann dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bachmann wants to stand and escape but instead Ahmed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bachmann keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bachmann is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Ahmed dominated that round.
That's time! Bachmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahmed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Ahmed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bachmann on his heels. He'll look to pass Bachmann's guard now, I'm sure.
Bachmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahmed.
Ahmed trying to control but Bachmann is working from the bottom.
Ahmed won't allow Bachmann to sweep him here.
Bachmann keeping full guard, as Ahmed tries to pass.
Ahmed wants to get up but he can't break Bachmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bachmann is looking for a triangle but Ahmed pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Bachmann 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ahmed closes the distance and pushes Bachmann back into the cage.
Ahmed stalls.
Bachmann trying to stall but Ahmed improves his position.
Bachmann is trying to force a seperation but Ahmed has the dominant position.#TD2#
Ahmed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bachmann is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet but Bachmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bachmann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahmed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bachmann controls the pace.
Bachmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahmed's head.
Bachmann looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ahmed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bachmann has passed into side control.
Bachmann is working Ahmed over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bachmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmed keeps working.
Bachmann wants to stand but Ahmed is controlling his arm.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahmed is pushing Bachmann's head away, looking to escape. Bachmann manages to hold on to the position though.
Ahmed looks to move to half guard but instead Bachmann has passed into mount! Damn!
Ahmed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bachmann wants to control the pace but Ahmed is squirming around nicely.
Ahmed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bachmann is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahmed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahmed shrugs it off.
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 BD Bachmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahmed throws a sloppy head kick and Bachmann moves out of range easily. #TD#
Bachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahmed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bachmann passes into half guard.
Bachmann drops an elbow to the side of Ahmed's head.
Ahmed is staying active underneath Bachmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahmed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahmed is trying to stand up here but Bachmann is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bachmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bachmann tries a low kick but Ahmed avoids it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bachmann misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bachmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmed sprawls well. Ahmed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmed tries to sprawl out of it but Bachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BD Bachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ahmed has Bachmann up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Ahmed avoiding damage.
Ahmed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Ahmed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ahmed working away.
Bachmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bachmann won't allow Ahmed to pass to mount.
Ahmed is trying to control the action in half guard but Bachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Bachmann keeping control of the position.
Bachmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Bachmann wants to control but Ahmed is keeping busy.
Bachmann tries to get to full guard but Ahmed has control of the leg.
BD Bachmann 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!
Ground and pound from Ahmed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamza Ahmed.
I think Ahmed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Hamza Ahmed wins by unanimous decision! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
