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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Davidson swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Davidson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Davidson clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Davidson breaks the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mahmud has eaten all the pies!
Mahmud throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmud tries to clinch
and Davidson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmud is looking to clinch but Davidson is avoiding it.
Davidson misses with a body kick.
Mahmud moves to clinch but Davidson breaks away #TD#
and Davidson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mahmud !
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Davidson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Davidson instigates a clinch. #T1#
Mahmud tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Davidson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davidson won't allow Mahmud to sweep him here.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davidson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahmud on the ground.#SU#
Davidson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Davidson.
Mahmud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Davidson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahmud , pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Davidson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davidson distracts Mahmud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Davidson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
No joy there for Davidson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davidson as he jumps to the side.
Mahmud looks winded!
Mahmud tries to clinch up but Davidson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Davidson pushes Mahmud up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidson.
Mahmud trying to stall but Davidson improves his position.
Mahmud wants to take the fight to the mat but Davidson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ethan Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .#BC#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahmud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davidson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Davidson scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Mahmud gets caught napping as Davidson dives in and scores a takedown. Mahmud manages to retain guard.#SU#
Davidson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahmud , up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahmud is defended easily by Davidson.
And Davidson counters with a quick kick to the body but Mahmud blocks it.#CL#
Davidson closes the distance and pushes Mahmud back into the cage.#TD#
Davidson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4#
Mahmud wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mahmud looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Davidson stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mahmud enables Davidson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mahmud manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Davidson stands up from Mahmud 's guard - Davidson perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Davidson has closed the distance and engaged Mahmud in a clinch.
#BC#
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
Davidson prevents a body shot from Mahmud .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Davidson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Davidson rushes Mahmud and presses him up against the cage.
Davidson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahmud 's efforts to push away.
Mahmud is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davidson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Davidson wants the takedown. Mahmud is fighting it off but Davidson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mahmud 's guard against the cage.
Davidson is in close to Mahmud 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davidson working some strikes from top position.
Davidson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Davidson gets to his feet. Mahmud looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Davidson forces Mahmud back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Davidson tightens his grip and picks Mahmud up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahmud manages to land in guard.
Mahmud is breathing heavily.
Davidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mahmud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Davidson stands up and waves to Mahmud to follow him.
Mahmud throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1##SU#
Davidson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Davidson gets a clinch.
Davidson landing knees to the head.
#TD#
Davidson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Davidson gets to his feet. Mahmud looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Mahmud gets tackled into the cage by Davidson. Davidson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Davidson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahmud misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Davidson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mahmud regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mahmud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davidson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SU#
Davidson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davidson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidson lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Davidson looking to score a takedown here. Mahmud is defending well but Davidson drives through and ends up in Mahmud 's guard.
Davidson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davidson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mahmud for as long as he can get away with.
Davidson stands up over Mahmud , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mahmud wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Mahmud controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself. #SU#
Davidson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davidson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davidson works over Mahmud 's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Davidson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Davidson pushes Mahmud up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahmud wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Mahmud misses with a right hand
and Davidson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Davidson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmud .#CL#
Davidson instigates a clinch.
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!
Davidson is trying to drag Mahmud to the mat but Mahmud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davidson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahmud smiles and moves away.
Davidson avoids the head kick by Mahmud .
Davidson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahmud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It appears Davidson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Davidson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Davidson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Davidson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Davidson clinches up against the cage.
Ethan Davidson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Davidson manages to pull guard.
Davidson 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#
Davidson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahmud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mahmud is trying to control but can't.
Davidson content to control rather than advance.
Davidson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmud wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Davidson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mahmud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Davidson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmud can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Davidson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahmud is just riding it out for now. Davidson eventually gives up the hold.
Mahmud wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Davidson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahmud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU#
Davidson stands up from half guard.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmud connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahmud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson throws a shot to the body.
Mahmud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mahmud off to one side.
Mahmud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davidson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davidson scores with a one two! Mahmud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Mahmud is rocked!#T3##CL#
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Mahmud is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?#TD#
Davidson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mahmud is trying to keep an underhook but Davidson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Davidson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Davidson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mahmud could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Davidson has cracked it and Mahmud is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Davidson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmud .
#CL#
Gonzales drives through and clinches with Mahmud against the cage.
Mahmud jumps guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahmud has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.
Mahmud wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahmud is defending well for now.
Mahmud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahmud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mahmud tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Mahmud won't allow it.
Mahmud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahmud tries to break free but Gonzales pushes him back against the cage.
Mahmud tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Gonzales tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahmud avoids the damage to the body.
Mahmud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mahmud has eaten all the pies!
Mahmud working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahmud avoids it.
Gonzales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahmud 's efforts to push away.
Mahmud wants a takedown but no success here.
Ricardo Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .
Mahmud slows down the pace here.
Gonzales wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahmud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahmud is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzales gets an underhook and turns Mahmud into the cage.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmud is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzales to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Mahmud .
Gonzales can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmud controls the action.
Mahmud is trying to drag Gonzales to the mat but Gonzales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mahmud tries to pull guard but Gonzales won't allow it.
Mahmud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmud wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzales won't allow it.
Mahmud tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Mahmud tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzales takes a swing at Mahmud 's ribcage but misses.
Mahmud lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Gonzales scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##SU#
Gonzales decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mahmud dodges the punch combination from Gonzales.
#TD#
Gonzales gets a double leg takedown into Mahmud 's guard.
Gonzales cracks Mahmud with a solid left hand.
Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahmud is retaining full guard.
Gonzales slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mahmud has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gonzales has passed into side control.
Mahmud is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Gonzales happy to just control the position for now.
Gonzales working the ground and pound.
Mahmud is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gonzales asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahmud is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gonzales is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gonzales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Mahmud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Gonzales stands up and waves to Mahmud to follow him.
Mahmud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gonzales wants to clinch but Mahmud slips to the side
and Mahmud counters with a series of strikes. Gonzales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mahmud shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense.
Gonzales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Gonzales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahmud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Gonzales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mahmud is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gonzales controls the position from side control.
Mahmud stops Gonzales from passing to mount.
Gonzales taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Gonzales decides to stand back up.
Mahmud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahmud shoots and misses #TD#
and Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Mahmud didn't expect that.
Ricardo Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .
Gonzales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mahmud being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Gonzales seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mahmud for as long as he can get away with.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahmud on the ground.
Gonzales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzales with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gonzales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mahmud dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmud can do to turn this around?#ES#
Gonzales pushes Mahmud off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzales is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahmud wants to clinch.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahmud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahmud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahmud tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahmud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzales has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gonzales dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahmud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahmud unleashes a big counter combination but Gonzales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahmud is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Mahmud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzales trying to control the pace.
Gonzales 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.
Mahmud wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gonzales stands up from half guard.
Mahmud dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Gonzales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahmud counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahmud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Gonzales has been cut.
Mahmud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Gonzales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzales is in close to Mahmud 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mahmud trying to control the position.
Gonzales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales is in close to Mahmud 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzales is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Mahmud wants to sweep here but Gonzales controlling him for the moment.
Mahmud can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzales lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzales lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gonzales is taking a breather. Mahmud says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Gonzales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Gonzales slips a nice elbow through Mahmud 's hands, connecting with Mahmud 's forehead.
Gonzales controlling the action here.
Gonzales lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mahmud wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gonzales is looking for a kimura but Mahmud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzales to get the leverage.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Mahmud is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzales in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah Mahmud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Gonzales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Gonzales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Copeland tries to land a front kick but Mahmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahmud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Copeland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Copeland.
Mahmud wants to get back to his feet but Copeland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mahmud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahmud throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mahmud throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mahmud 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.#SU#
Copeland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abdullah Mahmud 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.
Mahmud shoots in for a takedown but Copeland shows good takedown defense.
Copeland tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmud is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Copeland gets tackled into the cage by Mahmud . Mahmud maintains the clinch.
Mahmud wants to take the fight to the mat but Copeland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .#T1##TD#
Copeland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahmud wants to stand back up but Copeland manages to pass into side control.
#SU#
Copeland decides to stand back up. Copeland steps back and let's Mahmud get back to his feet.
Mahmud tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Copeland instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmud fails to land.
Mahmud jumps guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahmud tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position. #TD#
Copeland has Mahmud pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Copeland pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mahmud tumbling to the mat - Copeland dives into Mahmud 's guard.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mahmud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Mahmud 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#
Mahmud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Copeland scores with a few weak punches.
Mahmud blocks the strikes from Copeland.
Copeland controlling the position well.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Mahmud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copeland keeps working. #T3#
Copeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahmud .
Mahmud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Copeland is concentrating on defense, preventing Mahmud from advancing position.
Mahmud is trying to control. Copeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Copeland is holding on to half guard well.
Copeland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahmud on the ground.
Mahmud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copeland keeps working. #SUB2#
Mahmud seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulysses Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Copeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmud is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mahmud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Copeland gets control of Mahmud 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Copeland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mahmud postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Copeland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mahmud , into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Copeland stands up from Mahmud 's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Copeland 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##CL2#
Mahmud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahmud drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copeland pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copeland takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Mahmud .
Mahmud tries to pull guard but Copeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mahmud 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahmud tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position. #TD#
Copeland has picked Mahmud up - he's going for a ride! Copeland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahmud is looking for a sweep. Copeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulysses Copeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Copeland drops an elbow to the side of Mahmud 's head.
Mahmud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Copeland scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Copeland escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ulysses Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahmud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Copeland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Copeland.
Mahmud is breathing heavily.
Copeland distracts Mahmud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Copeland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Copeland lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Copeland.
Copeland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Copeland wants it to stay on the feet.
Copeland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Mahmud closes the distance and pushes Copeland back into the cage.#TD#
Copeland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU#
Copeland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahmud , up you get! #CL2#
Mahmud rushes Copeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Copeland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mahmud is looking to sweep but instead, Copeland has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Copeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Copeland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mahmud is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Copeland gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Mahmud instigates a clinch.
Mahmud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##TD#
Copeland works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mahmud 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.#SU#
Copeland stands up from Mahmud 's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mahmud with a poor takedown #TD#
and Copeland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahmud won't be happy with that.
Copeland lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Copeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Copeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Copeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Copeland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Copeland lands a two punch combo.
Mahmud throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahmud 's efforts to push away.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Mahmud .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmud wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahmud is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahmud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .#TD#
Copeland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahmud clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Copeland has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mahmud is defending well but eventually Copeland manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mahmud has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ulysses Copeland!
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