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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Jasuli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Jasuli clinches with his opponent.
Jasuli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duke to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jasuli is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.
Jasuli goes for a takedown attempt but Duke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jasuli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duke counters with a nice body shot.
Antony Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahali Jasuli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasuli has his takedown stuffed
and Duke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jasuli thinking.
Duke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Antony Duke has been cut.#T1#
Jasuli catches Duke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jasuli lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Jasuli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jasuli wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Duke has Jasuli pulled in close to control his posture.
Duke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Jasuli trying to control but Duke is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasuli looking to sit in guard and control but Duke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jasuli keeping moving, preventing Duke from controlling successfully.
Jasuli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Duke has passed into side control.
Jasuli is looking to reverse the position.
Duke really is a fat lump.#T3#
Duke is looking to take a break and control but Jasuli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duke controlling the position from side mount.
Jasuli tries to bench press Duke off him but Duke keeps the position.
Duke just content to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jasuli is looking for a sweep.
Duke throws a strike aimed at the side of Jasuli's head but Jasuli avoids it well.
Jasuli is not content to let Duke control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jasuli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Duke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jasuli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Duke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jasuli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mahali Jasuli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antony Duke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Jasuli clinches with his opponent.
Duke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duke obliges.#BC#
Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Duke gets tackled into the cage by Jasuli. Jasuli maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Duke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jasuli taking a breather.
Jasuli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Duke looking for a takedown.
Duke tries to pull guard but Jasuli holds him up against the cage and eventually Duke drops back down to his feet.
Duke is trying to break the clinch but Jasuli has him pressed against the cage.
Jasuli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jasuli is trying to pull guard but Duke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jasuli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duke wants to break free but Jasuli has control.
#BC#
Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jasuli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Duke counters by clinching up.
Antony Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahali Jasuli.#T2#
Jasuli tries to pull guard but Duke won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Jasuli - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Jasuli gets control of Duke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jasuli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Duke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jasuli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duke, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Jasuli gets to his feet. Duke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jasuli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Duke moves in looking to clinch but Jasuli pushes him off.
Jasuli lands with a shot to the body.
Jasuli shoots in for a double leg but Duke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Jasuli clinches up against the cage.
Jasuli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasuli can't get the takedown.
Jasuli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jasuli. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jasuli has Duke pressed against the cage, preventing Duke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jasuli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duke.#T4##TD2#
Jasuli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duke is not content to let Jasuli control the position.
Jasuli taking a break here but Duke is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jasuli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahali Jasuli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antony Duke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jasuli moves into range and clinches up with Duke.#TD#
Duke pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Jasuli gets to his feet. Duke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jasuli connects with a single shot there.
Jasuli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duke wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Jasuli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasuli tries to pull guard but Duke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jasuli just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Jasuli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Jasuli cracks Duke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jasuli looks to score with a jab to the body but Duke is just out of range.#CL2#
Jasuli rushes Duke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duke wants to break free but Jasuli has control.
Jasuli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Duke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jasuli flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mahali Jasuli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duke is thwarting Jasuli's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Duke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Duke slips a nice elbow through Jasuli's hands, connecting with Jasuli's forehead.
Jasuli is looking to control Duke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jasuli avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jasuli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jasuli is looking to control Duke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jasuli avoid being mounted?
Duke is controlling the pace.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jasuli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duke won't allow Jasuli to sweep him here.
Duke controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Duke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jasuli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jasuli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jasuli looking to control.
Duke preventing the sweep.
Jasuli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jasuli trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom.
Antony Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahali Jasuli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jasuli tries to stand and escape but Duke is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahali Jasuli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jasuli 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahali Jasuli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kalam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elliott to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Kalam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Kalam has closed the distance and engaged Elliott in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kalam breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Kalam feints and as Elliott raises his hands in defense, Kalam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Elliott is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kalam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
A short body shot lands from Kalam as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Kalam pulls Elliott into guard.
Kalam is trying to keep Elliott in close.
Elliott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Elliott works over Kalam with some ground and pound from guard.
Elliott 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.
Kalam trying to control the position.
Kalam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elliott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elliott is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalam has wrist control.
Elliott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalam looking to control.
Kalam has momentary wrist control but Elliott slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elliott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elliott defends well.#SUB2#
Kalam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elliott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elliott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elliott postures up in Kalam's guard and throws a big left but Kalam blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Elliott drops back looking for a leg! Kalam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalam manages to kick Elliott off! Elliott jumps back into Kalam's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Elliott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Elliott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##SUB#
Elliott seems to be looking for submissions.
Kalam works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kalam looking for subs off his back but Elliott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kalam wants to get back to full guard but Elliott has passed into side control.
Kalam looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Elliott stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kalam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elliott.#TD2#
Kalam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elliott scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kalam manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaharuddin Kalam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elliott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Elliott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kalam wants to pass the guard but Elliott is keeping the position.
Werner Elliott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Kalam gets to his feet - Elliott follows without any prompting.
Shaharuddin Kalam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Elliott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalam to the mat! Kalam manages to get full guard.
Elliott cracks Kalam with a solid left hand.
Kalam has momentary wrist control but Elliott slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Kalam controls Elliott momentarily but Elliott frees himself.
Elliott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kalam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalam has momentary wrist control but Elliott slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalam is trying to keep Elliott in close.
Elliott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Elliott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kalam is trying to control the position but Elliott postures up.
Kalam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalam is breathing heavily.
Kalam has his hands on Elliott's head, controlling the position.
Kalam is trying to control the position but Elliott postures up. #T3#
Kalam looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalam, not yet.
Kalam pulls Elliott in close to his closed guard and prevents Elliott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elliott postures up and lands a big shot to Kalam's brow. #SUB#
Elliott 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.
Elliott throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.#TD2#
Kalam gets a takedown into half guard.
Elliott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elliott is trying to keep Kalam in close.
Kalam looking to sit in guard and control but Elliott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kalam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elliott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliott is fighting to break Kalam's control of his arms but Kalam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Elliott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kalam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elliott to the mat! Elliott manages to get full guard.
Elliott wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalam wants to control from the top but Elliott keeps moving.
Kalam is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliott has wrist control.#SUB#
Elliott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalam trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Kalam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kalam trying to control from half guard but Elliott is working away.
Kalam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elliott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elliott is controlling Kalam's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Elliott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalam is keen to just control but Elliott is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kalam feints a jab promting Elliott to slip. Kalam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elliott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Werner Elliott has been cut.
Elliott shoots in for a double leg but Kalam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalam throws a sloppy head kick and Elliott moves out of range easily.
Elliott shoots in and drives through. Kalam sprawls well.#T3##CL2#
Kalam has Elliott up against the cage in a clinch.
Elliott tries to pull guard but Kalam holds him up against the cage and eventually Elliott drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Elliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalam is struggling to control the position.
Kalam tries a body shot but Elliott blocks it.
Elliott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kalam manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalam but Kalam pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Kalam shoots in and gets a takedown into Elliott's guard.#ES#
Elliott manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Kalam is trying to trip Elliott. He has hold of a leg but Elliott is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kalam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Kalam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Elliott, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliott misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kalam counters with a takedown into side control.
Elliott tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Elliott showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werner Elliott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Haikal tries a low kick but Eaton avoids it.
Haikal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eaton circles away.#TD2#
Haikal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eaton!
Eaton manages to get back to half guard.
Eaton landing a few short strikes.
My spies in Cozad MMA Sydney inform me that Haikal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Haikal prevents Eaton from improving his position.
Eaton moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eaton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Eaton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Eaton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haikal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eaton distracts Haikal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haikal looking for subs off his back but Eaton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eaton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eaton prevents Haikal from improving his position.
Eaton is nestled in close to Haikal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eaton lands strikes from half guard.
Eaton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Haikal has hold of Eaton's hands but Eaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eaton working over Haikal with some ground and pound. Haikal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haikal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eaton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eaton working Haikal over with strikes.
Haikal taking some punishment here, with Eaton in his half guard.
Eaton slips a nice elbow through Haikal's hands, connecting with Haikal's forehead.
Eaton working over Haikal with some ground and pound. Haikal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eaton is nestled in close to Haikal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eaton lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Haikal is trying to get back to full guard.
Haikal is looking to get back to full guard here but Eaton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Haikal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Haikal gets back to half guard.
Haikal looks winded!
Eaton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eaton trying to control the action but Haikal is working from the bottom.
Haikal trying to get back to full guard but Eaton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Eaton lands a couple of good shots and Haikal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Eaton is landing with strikes from the back.
Haikal takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Eaton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Eaton. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eaton has the hooks in. Haikal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haikal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Haikal 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.
Eaton softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Eaton lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eaton 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.
Eaton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Haikal up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Eaton 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##TD#
Eaton feints and as Haikal raises his hands in defense, Eaton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eaton throwing strikes from guard but Haikal blocks nicely.
Eaton connects with a couple of short punches.
Eaton preventing the sweep.
Eaton distracts Haikal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haikal has momentary wrist control but Eaton slips an elbow through the middle.
Haikal seems keen to control Eaton's posture.
Ray Eaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haikal's head.
Eaton stopping the sweep attempt from Haikal.
Haikal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Eaton works over Haikal with some ground and pound from guard.
Haikal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eaton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eaton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eaton working some strikes from top position.
Eaton landing with the ground and pound.
Eaton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eaton cracks Haikal with a solid left hand.
Eaton chips away with some ground and pound.
Eaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Eaton distracts Haikal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haikal can do to turn this around?
Eaton stands up over Haikal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eaton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haikal is breathing heavily.
Eaton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eaton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eaton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haikal has momentary wrist control but Eaton slips an elbow through the middle.
Eaton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haikal's head.
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!
Eaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eaton cracks Haikal with a solid left hand.
Haikal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eaton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Eaton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eaton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eaton connects with a couple of short punches.
Eaton postures up and lands a big shot to Haikal's brow.
Eaton connects with a couple of short punches.
Eaton is in close to Haikal's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Haikal is looking for a triangle here but Eaton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eaton landing strikes.
Eaton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Eaton landing strikes.
Haikal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Haikal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Eaton lands a few punches from side control.
Eaton cracks Haikal with a big elbow.
Eaton is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Eaton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eaton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#
Haikal is rocked!
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haikal keeps working.
Eaton lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Eaton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haikal closes the distance and clinches up with Eaton, looking for a takedown. Haikal pushes Eaton against the cage but Eaton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eaton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haikal.#TD#
Eaton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eaton postures up and lands a big shot to Haikal's brow.
Eaton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eaton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eaton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haikal's head.
Eaton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haikal is still in real trouble! Can Eaton finish him?#SU#
Eaton gets to his feet. Haikal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haikal seems to have recovered his senses.
Ray Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haikal.
Haikal misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Eaton moves into the clinch.
Haikal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eaton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Haikal blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Eaton breaks from the clinch.
Eaton swats away the attempt to clinch by Haikal.
Haikal shoots in for a double leg but Eaton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eaton fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Eaton clinches up with Haikal and pushes him back against the cage.
Haikal has had enough of the clinch but Eaton keeps him there for the moment.
Haikal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eaton or not.
Eaton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Haikal has Eaton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eaton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ray Eaton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazharif Haikal.
Eaton is pressed up against the cage. Haikal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eaton down to the mat. Eaton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Haikal rushes Eaton and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Eaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eaton leaves Haikal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eaton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Eaton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haikal sprawls well initially but Eaton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eaton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haikal has hold of Eaton's hands but Eaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haikal tries to kick Eaton off but Eaton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Eaton winds up and cracks Haikal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eaton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haikal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eaton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haikal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eaton drops an elbow to the side of Haikal's head.
Eaton lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Haikal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eaton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haikal tries to roll over but Eaton keeps him under control.#T4#
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haikal keeps working.
Eaton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eaton lands strikes from half guard.
Haikal taking some punishment here, with Eaton in his half guard.
Eaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eaton working Haikal over with strikes.
Eaton drops an elbow to the side of Haikal's head.
Nazharif Haikal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Eaton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eaton lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Eaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eaton 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Eaton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Haikal gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Hopper throws Haikal to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Haikal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hopper's guard.
Hopper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haikal's guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haikal 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.
Hopper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haikal 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.
Haikal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopper 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.
Haikal wants to stand up but Hopper is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopper wants to get up but he can't break Haikal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Hopper connects with a couple of short punches.
Haikal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Hopper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Hopper stands up and waves to Haikal to follow him.
Hopper really is a fat lump.
Haikal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haikal thinking. #TD2#
Haikal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hopper manages to get back to half guard.
Hopper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haikal slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haikal looks winded!
Hopper moves into full guard.
Haikal wants to control from the top but Hopper keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Hopper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haikal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haikal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopper trying to keep a closed guard but Haikal is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haikal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haikal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopper is looking to stand up but Haikal isn't so interested in that idea.
Hopper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper keeping moving, preventing Haikal from controlling successfully.
Hopper controls Haikal momentarily but Haikal frees himself. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopper is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hopper wants to stand but Haikal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopper lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hopper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Haikal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopper defends well.#SU#
Hopper stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Haikal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Hopper throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4##TD#
Hopper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Haikal on his heels. He'll look to pass Haikal's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Hopper gets to his feet - Haikal follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Haikal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hopper's guard.#SUB#
Hopper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haikal defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopper is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hopper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hopper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hopper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Hopper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Haikal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hopper misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hopper is trying to stand up here but Haikal is controlling him well.
Hopper is staying active underneath Haikal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haikal wants to pass the guard but Hopper is keeping the position.
Hopper 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Hopper is trying to work for a kimura but Haikal is defending well.
Hopper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haikal can do to turn this around?
Hopper controlling the action here. #T1#
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Hopper is trying to work for a kimura but Haikal is defending well.
#SUB#
Hopper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haikal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopper wants to stand but Haikal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hopper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Hopper decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Haikal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haikal is breathing heavily.
Hopper moves into full guard.
Hopper trying to keep a closed guard but Haikal is proving a slippery customer.
Haikal 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.
Hopper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopper 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##SUB#
Hopper wants to work for an arm triangle but Haikal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SU#
Hopper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Haikal to get to his feet.
Hopper throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Haikal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hopper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hopper postures up.
#SU#
Hopper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Haikal throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Haikal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hopper!#ES#
Hopper sneaks out the side door and pushes Haikal away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hopper moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hopper pulls Haikal into guard.
#SUB#
Haikal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haikal has managed to get both his arms back between Hopper's legs - danger averted.
Hopper is trying to control the position but Haikal postures up.
Haikal wants to control from the top but Hopper keeps moving.
Hopper 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.
Hopper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haikal's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Hopper dominated that second round.
That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hopper gets tackled into the cage by Haikal. Haikal maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hopper drags the fight down to the ground.
Haikal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopper 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##SUB#
Haikal is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopper.
#SU#
Hopper decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hopper gets tackled into the cage by Haikal. Haikal maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hopper jumps guard and drags Haikal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haikal trying to control the position.
Haikal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hopper throwing strikes from guard but Haikal blocks nicely. #SU#
Hopper stands and steps away. Haikal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hopper works over Haikal's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Hopper gets tackled into the cage by Haikal. Haikal maintains the clinch.
Hopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haikal.
Haikal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Hopper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haikal lands a jab.
Nazharif Haikal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##CL2#
Haikal forces Hopper back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Hopper successfully pulls guard.
Haikal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haikal won't allow Hopper to get back to his feet.
Hopper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haikal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haikal has a closed guard, preventing Hopper from standing up. #SUB#
Hopper 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. #SU#
Hopper stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Hopper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Haikal. #CUT2#
It looks like Moshe Hopper has been cut.#CL2#
Haikal moves into the clinch.
Haikal connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haikal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopper eats them both and turns towards Haikal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Hopper is rocked!#CL2#
Haikal darts in and clinches Hopper up against the cage.
Oh Hopper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopper being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Haikal breaks the clinch.
Haikal grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hopper takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Haikal cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nazharif Haikal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kalam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalam tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalam defends well.
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalam!
#CL2#
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Kalam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalam pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kalam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kalam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Kalam tries to move to full mount but Mendoza actually manages to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalam in particular looking to stall.
Kalam wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendoza preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #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.
Kalam trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalam throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalam as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Kalam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kalam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendoza keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaharuddin Kalam 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#
Kalam tries to clinch up
and Mendoza counters with a left and a right that stings Kalam. #TD2#
Kalam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalam lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza has momentary wrist control but Kalam slips an elbow through the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kalam. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalam wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving. #T1#
Mendoza trying to keep a closed guard but Kalam is proving a slippery customer.
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Kalam wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kalam stays in close to Mendoza's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mendoza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kalam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Kalam advances position into side control!
Mendoza can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to control but Kalam postures up.
Kalam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Kalam has control of an arm but Mendoza manages to advance to Kalam's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalam trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Mendoza working for the choke.
Kalam trying to control but not successfully.
Kalam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mendoza is staying active.#SUB#
Kalam showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB#
Mendoza looking to break Kalam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kalam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mendoza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mendoza looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Kalam is trying to shake Mendoza off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Mendoza won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Mendoza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalam.
Mendoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Adan Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalam shoots in for a double leg but Mendoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalam fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shaharuddin Kalam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kalam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kalam showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalam is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalam wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Kalam wants to stand up but Mendoza manages to regain full guard.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalam.
Kalam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kalam looking to sit in guard and control but Mendoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Kalam uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kalam misses with a low kick.
Kalam shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Kalam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendoza tries to avoid it but Kalam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendoza to the ground. Mendoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adan Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaharuddin Kalam.
No luck for Kalam with that takedown attempt.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Kalam gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Kalam throws an elbow but Mendoza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalam wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Kalam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kalam working away.
Kalam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalam wants to take a breather but Mendoza manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kalam. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendoza wants to control but Kalam passes easily into half guard.
Mendoza punching from the bottom.
Kalam trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaharuddin Kalam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalam 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaharuddin Kalam!
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