Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Savage MMA Lowe vs Anthony
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Ali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark jabs at Ali 's body.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Stark clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali stalls.
Ali blocking some punches.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stark fails to land. #T1#
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Ali .
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark managing to block the knees to the body from Ali .
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ali .
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Ali .
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali 's elbow.
Stark scores with a hook to the body.
Stark tries to work over Ali 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stark fails to land.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Ali .
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Stark misses with the head strike.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
Stark working aggressively here.
Ali blocking some punches.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Stark misses with some punches.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
Stark is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali shoots and misses
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark blocks a head kick by Ali .
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali .#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Stark against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Ali tries to pull guard but Stark won't allow it.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A frustrated look appears on Ali 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stark fails to land. #TD2#
Ali pulls guard effortlessly.
Ali 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#
Ali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.
Ali content to control rather than advance.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ali slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SU2#
Ali stands up from half guard.
Ali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark connects with a single shot there.#T4##CL2#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Ali 's head. #BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Stark is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ali moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Ali !
A relieved looking Malik Ali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMA ATTACK 06 Downs vs Mansom
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Leagatius throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Leagatius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leagatius scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Leagatius counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali throws a head kick but Leagatius moves out of range.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Leagatius counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMA ATTACK 03 Boss vsLeagatius
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Ali misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Ali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
Cotto feints a counter leg kick.
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!
Ali shoots in but Cotto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali backing away here, and Cotto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Good leg kick by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a leg kick.
Ali fails with the takedown
and Cotto counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Cotto.
Cotto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto throws a front kick that sends Ali stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Ali .
A cross from Cotto lands.#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Cotto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cotto comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ali falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ali was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ATTACK 01 Cotto vs Zuma
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh Khema counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali throws a right and a left that Singh Khema avoids nicely.
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh Khema connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh Khema tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Singh Khema.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Singh Khema.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh Khema is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh Khema jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh Khema misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singh Khema has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Singh Khema as Ali shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singh Khema counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh Khema throws a low kick, looking for Ali 's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh Khema lands a jab to Ali 's midsection.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Singh Khema.
Singh Khema scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Singh Khema.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands with a straight right. Singh Khema didn't see that one coming.
Ali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singh Khema throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singh Khema throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Singh Khema throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali throws a one two combo. #ROC#Singh Khema is rocked!
Singh Khema throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Singh Khema is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
A head kick misses from Singh Khema.
Singh Khema seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali misses with a low kick as Singh Khema jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Singh Khema on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh Khema misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Singh Khema fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Singh Khema thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Singh Khema displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh Khema cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh Khema turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Singh Khema counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh Khema misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Singh Khema looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh Khema.#T4#
Singh Khema has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singh Khema there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!#KD#
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Singh Khema tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Singh Khema back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ali throws a head kick but Singh Khema moves out of range. #CL#
Singh Khema gets tackled into the cage by Ali . Ali maintains the clinch.
Singh Khema looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Singh Khema makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Singh Khema breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Singh Khema cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh Khema slips under a jab from Ali .
Singh Khema is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ali blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Singh Khema lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh Khema is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malik Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ali 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Singh Khema counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Singh Khema manages to avoid it.
Ali slips a jab from Singh Khema.
Singh Khema throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali misses with a hook.
Singh Khema avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Singh Khema in a clinch.
Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh Khema doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Khema working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh Khema's efforts to push away.
Singh Khema working aggressively here. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Singh Khema.
Singh Khema tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position.
Singh Khema tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Singh Khema working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Singh Khema manages to break the clinch.
Ali lands with a hook. Singh Khema tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh Khema connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali looks to land a combination but Singh Khema avoids it well.
It seemed like Singh Khema was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Singh Khema cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ali cracks Singh Khema with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Singh Khema on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh Khema throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh Khema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singh Khema backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh Khema misses with a straight left.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Singh Khema moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh Khema! But no joy.
Singh Khema has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Singh Khema counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh Khema connects with a solid leg kick.
Singh Khema lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Singh Khema misses its intended target.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singh Khema finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali 's head. #T3#
Singh Khema misses with a hook to the body
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh Khema looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh Khema misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
enabling Singh Khema to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh Khema throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali avoids the head kick by Singh Khema.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ali ! Singh Khema is out on his feet! Ali rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Singh Khema is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Singh Khema is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Ali !
A victorious Malik Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TC 15 Mil $ GP vol 2.2
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Ali 's midsection.
Canthropus Jr keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ali dives in for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
A head kick misses from Ali .
Ali throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Ali .
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canthropus Jr blocks a head kick by Ali . #T2#
A left lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali ! But no joy.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses the body punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Canthropus Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Canthropus Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
And Canthropus Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Ali blocks it.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Ali throws a head kick but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Ali throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ali ! Canthropus Jr lets Ali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ali - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Canthropus Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kato, into his post fight interview.

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 3
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Marcelo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marcelo avoids the head kick by Ali .
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Marcelo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Marcelo seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Marcelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marcelo wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Marcelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Marcelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcelo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Marcelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Marcelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Marcelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ali is just riding it out for now. Marcelo eventually gives up the hold.
Marcelo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ali is staying active underneath Marcelo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcelo blocks a head kick by Ali .
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Marcelo had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Ali drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcelo controlling the position.
Ali is looking to stand up but Marcelo won't let him.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcelo is retaining full guard.
Marcelo is trying to keep Ali in close.
Marcelo has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up. #SUB#
Marcelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Ali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marcelo controlling Ali 's posture.
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marcelo is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Jorginho Marcelo has been cut.#CL#
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
Marcelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo misses with the head strike.
Marcelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Marcelo digs a right hand into Ali 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali 's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorginho Marcelo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorginho Marcelo's cut.
That's time! Marcelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcelo wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Marcelo goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marcelo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marcelo is trying to keep Ali in close. #T1#
Marcelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Ali is stalling in the full guard.
Ali tries to stand but Marcelo is controlling from the bottom.
Marcelo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ali seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Marcelo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marcelo is in Ali 's guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Marcelo is controlling him. #T2#
Ali keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
Marcelo stands and throws Ali 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marcelo trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marcelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Marcelo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ali rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcelo's guard! Nice work there by Ali ! #T3#
Marcelo trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Ali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Marcelo.
Marcelo has control of Ali 's left arm, preventing Ali from doing any damage.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcelo is controlling Ali 's posture.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Marcelo.
Ali wants to stand but Marcelo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ali trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom.
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malik Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcelo pulls Ali in close to his closed guard and prevents Ali from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marcelo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcelo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Marcelo tries to counter by clinching up but Ali breaks away and moves out of range.
Marcelo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ali forces Marcelo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali . #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorginho Marcelo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcelo backs up against the cage.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Marcelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marcelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcelo. #TD#
Marcelo jumps guard and drags Ali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Marcelo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali wants to stand up but Marcelo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcelo trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ali has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marcelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcelo is working hard here to advance position.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
Marcelo looking to pass the guard.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcelo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcelo avoids the head kick by Ali .
Nice defenses there by Marcelo.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Marcelo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Malik Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Marcelo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorginho Marcelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Ali .
Marcelo lands a jab.#TD2#
Ali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marcelo is trying to defend but Ali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marcelo trying to control from the bottom.
Marcelo tries to roll over but Ali keeps him under control.#T4#
Ali trying to control the action but Marcelo is working from the bottom.
Marcelo tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Marcelo manages to get to full guard.
Marcelo has control of Ali 's left arm, preventing Ali from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali wanted to stand there but Marcelo had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik Ali .
I think Ali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Ali !
A victorious Malik Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali wants to clinch
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ali thinking.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Rojas. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Rojas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas lands with a slapping head kick.
Ali misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ali had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Rojas misses the jab.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Ali misses
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Rojas.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Rojas stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali lands a head kick!
Rojas throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.#T3#
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali .
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Ali misses
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.#T4#
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali moves to clinch but Rojas breaks away
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Ali 's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rojas with a jab.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Ali 's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas misses with a straight left. #KD#
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Rojas tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Rojas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rojas is rocked!
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali .
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Rojas blocks a head kick by Ali .
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rojas - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali .
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rojas.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land. #T1#
Ali blocking some punches.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali .
Ali just leaning against Rojas, taking a breather. #T2#
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocking some punches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali moves away from the strike by Rojas. #T4#
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Rojas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali .
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali shoots and misses
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas cracks Ali with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ali falls to his knees and Rojas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Banner blocks a head kick by Ali .
Banner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali .
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ali pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Banner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Ali .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Ali 's head. #T1#
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner working aggressively here. #BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali . That snapped Banner 's head back.
A head kick misses from Ali .
Banner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner , which made it look bad.
Banner wants to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch position.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Banner counters with an inside leg kick.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali .
Banner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Banner sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Banner .#T3#
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner slips a straight right by Ali .
Banner flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Banner moves in close and cracks Ali with a massive right hand! Ali , frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Banner !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
An out of breath Lamont Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#815 Fungus v Kassim
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Ali throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Rios.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Rios backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Rios throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Rios misses with a straight left.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Rios.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali staying out of range there.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Rios's head but Rios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rios throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios lands with a nice body punch.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
Rios misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Ali has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rios lands with a short shot to the head.
Rios throws a head punch that misses.
Rios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rios working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rios fails to land.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali . #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Rios fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali is trying to push Rios away but Rios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali tries to move into range but Rios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali moves out of range as Rios strikes.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Ali .
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Rios takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Rios stuffs the takedown.
Rios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Ali stuns Rios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rios connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Ali .
A head kick misses from Ali .
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali 's head.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Adam Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Ali .
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Rios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rios is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali lands a head kick. Rios smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Rios is rocked!
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Rios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali shoots in but Rios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali looks winded!
Rios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios misses with a combination
and Ali counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Rios! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ali !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Ali !
Malik Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali lands a head kick!
We've been told by Ali 's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Whitaker .
Ali blocks a jab.
Whitaker avoids the head kick by Ali .
Whitaker tests Ali 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Whitaker .
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker takes a swing at Ali 's ribcage but misses.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitaker .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Ali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ali blocks a body shot from Whitaker .
Whitaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Whitaker scores with a punch to the head.
Ali tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker lands a jab.
Whitaker connects with a body shot that sends Ali 's belly button to the back.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Whitaker coming out on top.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitaker connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Nice shot by Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali .
Whitaker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Whitaker .#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitaker 's waist but Whitaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ali off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali leaves his chin hanging out and Whitaker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ali crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Whitaker !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roy Whitaker made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Madness 24 Wanker vs Fukk
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali moves to clinch but Donde breaks away #TD2#
and Donde counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.
Donde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Donde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Donde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ali is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea.
Donde 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.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donde doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donde throws a body kick that misses.
Donde fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ali counters by clinching up. #T2#
Donde drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malik Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Donde there.
Donde tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Donde ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ali tries to clinch up but Donde circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali defending well as Donde loads up on a big left hand.
Donde throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali 's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donde off to one side. #CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Donde looking for a takedown.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Ali . #T3#
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donde backwards.
Donde blocks an uppercut.
Donde tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Donde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donde defends well and Ali ends up having to push Donde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ali .
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Donde has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
Donde content to stall in guard here.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Ali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ali throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Donde is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Donde is pressing down on Ali 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ali is holding on for now.
Donde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Donde trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Donde.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ali pushes Donde up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Ali 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali thows a leg kick but Donde checks it #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Donde sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ali wants to sweep here but Donde controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Ali trying to control the position here.
Ali is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Donde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ali is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Donde seems unphased. #T4#
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali tries to clinch but Donde moves away
and Donde counters with a stiff right hand.
Donde avoids the head kick by Ali .
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donde throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Ali .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with a hook. Donde ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Ali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donde avoids the head kick by Ali .
Donde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Donde blocks a head kick by Ali .
Donde throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Ali .
Donde feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Donde has managed to clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
Donde goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Donde with that takedown attempt.
Malik Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donde.
Donde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali .
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali cracks the inside of Donde's front leg. #T1#
Ali throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Donde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ali is staying active underneath Donde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raymond Donde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donde wants to control but Ali is keeping him busy. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donde momentarily.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donde with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.#KD#
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Donde tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Donde back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Donde is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense.
Donde is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Donde misses with a straight left.
Ali throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Ali lands a brutal head kick. Donde looks out on his feet and Ali throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Malik Ali !
Our winner, Malik Ali , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Madness Fright Night 14
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Doyea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doyea tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range. #CL2#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Doyea throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
A short left from Doyea.
Doyea working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Doyea fails to land.
Doyea jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali leaning against his opponent.
Doyea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Doyea pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Doyea has his foot on Ali 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Ali wants to get up but he can't break Doyea's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Doyea.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Doyea is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doyea is proving hard to escape from.
Ali is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doyea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali .
Arod Doyea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Doyea moves into the clinch successfully.
Doyea lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Ali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doyea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ali asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Doyea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doyea is trying to control Ali 's posture but Ali avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Doyea's face as Ali controls the position. #T4##SU2#
Ali decides to stand back up. Ali steps back and let's Doyea get back to his feet.#CL2#
Ali gets a clinch.
Doyea misses with some punches.
Doyea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doyea fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands with a straight right. Doyea didn't see that one coming.
Doyea tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doyea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doyea wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Doyea closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Doyea drops back down to his feet.
Doyea misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea'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#
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Arod Doyea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doyea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ali has Doyea up against the cage in a clinch.
Doyea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Doyea decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is looking to stand up but Doyea won't let him. #SUB#
Doyea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Doyea looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Doyea is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ali presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Doyea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyea.
Doyea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali .
Ali scores with a hook.
Arod Doyea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Ali thuds his right hand into Doyea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Doyea has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali blocking some punches. #TD#
Doyea jumps guard and drags Ali to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Ali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arod Doyea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Doyea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ali defends it easily.
Doyea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ali controls the pace.#T3#
Doyea is trying to keep Ali in close. #SUB#
Doyea looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Doyea being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Ali passes Doyea's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #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.
Doyea wants to control but Ali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doyea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doyea is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Doyea wants to stand back up but Ali manages to pass into side control.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his arm.
Doyea is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea being controlled for a moment.
Doyea wants to control but Ali postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arod Doyea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
That's time! Doyea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Doyea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Doyea back into the cage.
Ali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doyea slowing the pace effectively.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it. #TD#
Doyea drags the fight down to the ground.
Ali wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doyea scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ali manages to mount him! #T1#
Ali controlling the position easily from mount.
Doyea is squirming around, avoiding Ali 's attempts to control the action.
Ali content just to control the position here.
Doyea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ali tries to control but Doyea wriggling away.
Doyea is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Ali controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyea really wants to buck Ali off and get back to his feet.
Ali controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ali looking to control but Doyea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doyea can't escape the position.
Ali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doyea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doyea is working to get back to half guard.
Ali trying to control but Doyea is having none of it.
Ali controlling his opponent. #T4#
Let's hope that Ali has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Doyea tries to hold on but Ali postures up.
Ali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Doyea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Ali !
Our winner, Malik Ali , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Madness Insanity 11
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Ali tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Malik Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Ali 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Ali .
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz tries to work over Ali 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##TD2#
Diaz wants the takedown. Ali is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ali 's guard against the cage.
Diaz postures up in Ali 's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
Diaz won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Diaz trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Diaz postures up in Ali 's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali 's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Ali is defending the position.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neal Diaz will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Ali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ali lands in his opponent's guard.
Ali stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali trying to control the position here.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz postures up in Ali 's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Ali is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Ali 's guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Ali 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##T3#
Ali trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Ali stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Diaz uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ali 's guard. #REVB##T4#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz wants to control but Ali is keeping him busy.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ali 's head.
Ali is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ali 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz trying to control from Ali 's half guard. Ali has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Ali is working away.
Ali is trying to stand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ali is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Diaz gets caught napping as Ali dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Ali from standing up.
Ali wants to stand and escape but instead Diaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Diaz advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Ali is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ali haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Ali denies him. #SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ali managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Ali prevents Diaz from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz throws an elbow but Ali slips to the side and avoids it well.
Malik Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neal Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz prevents Ali from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Diaz!
A determined Neal Diaz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Madness 18 Vilson vs Hart
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Gellar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Ali connects with a jab.
Gellar tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Gellar.
Gellar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAli .
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Gellar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gellar. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar tries to clinch up.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ali checks a low kick from Gellar.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Gellar does it's job there.
Ali lands a brutal head kick. Gellar looks out on his feet and Ali throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Malik Ali !
After winning the bout, Malik Ali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Arcidiacono wants to clinch but Ali slips to the side
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcidiacono will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arcidiacono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Arcidiacono was just out of range.
Arcidiacono fails with the takedown.
Arcidiacono misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Malik Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
The fighters circle, before Ali throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Arcidiacono's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ali lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Malik Ali !
During a confident post fight interview, Malik Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Al Hammad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ubercutt but Ubercutt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Hammad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Ubercutt pushes Al Hammad up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Hammad tries for a takedown but Ubercutt manages to get underhooks.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bashaad Al Hammad.#BC#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Hammad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Hammad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Hammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Al Hammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ubercutt tries to sprawl but Al Hammad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Hammad is trying to control the action in half guard but Ubercutt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Hammad trying to control from Ubercutt's half guard. Ubercutt has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Ubercutt wants to stand up but Al Hammad is controlling him.
Ubercutt keeping moving, preventing Al Hammad from controlling successfully.
Al Hammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubercutt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Ubercutt forces Al Hammad back against the cage and clinches.
Ubercutt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ubercutt on the inside.
Al Hammad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Hammad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ubercutt after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Ubercutt pulls guard successfully.
Al Hammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Hammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ubercutt pulls Al Hammad in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Hammad from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Al Hammad sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ubercutt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ubercutt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Al Hammad looking to sit in guard and control but Ubercutt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ubercutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ubercutt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ubercutt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ubercutt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ubercutt is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Ubercutt clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Ubercutt dominated that round.
That's time! Ubercutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Hammad.
Ubercutt tries to escape but Al Hammad is in control.
Ubercutt is not content to let Al Hammad control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad staying calm.#T1#
Ubercutt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ubercutt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Hammad is looking to stall here but Ubercutt recovers full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Hammad wants to pass the guard but Ubercutt is keeping the position.
Al Hammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubercutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Hammad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ubercutt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Hammad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ubercutt is defending well.
Ubercutt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Hammad backwards. #T3#
A short right from Ubercutt.
A short right from Ubercutt on the inside.
Ubercutt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ubercutt lands a left hand. #TD#
Ubercutt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Hammad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ubercutt is keeping the position for now.
Ubercutt keeping moving, preventing Al Hammad from controlling successfully.
Ubercutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hammad can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ubercutt wants to stand but Al Hammad is controlling the position.
Al Hammad passes into half guard.
Al Hammad wants to free his trapped foot but Ubercutt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hammad working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ubercutt's thigh. Ubercutt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Ubercutt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##CL#
Ubercutt rushes Al Hammad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Hammad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ubercutt prevents it. #BC#
Ubercutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Hammad misses with a takedown
and Ubercutt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Hammad shoots and misses #CL#
and Ubercutt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bashaad Al Hammad.
Ubercutt scores with a shot to the side of Al Hammad's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Ubercutt.
Al Hammad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ubercutt prevents it.
Al Hammad is working for takedown but Ubercutt is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ubercutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ubercutt taking a breather.#TD#
Ubercutt pulls Al Hammad into guard.
Ubercutt keeping moving, preventing Al Hammad from controlling successfully.
Ubercutt keeping full guard, as Al Hammad tries to pass.
Al Hammad won't allow Ubercutt to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ubercutt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Al Hammad has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubercutt wants to get back to his feet but Al Hammad drags him back down.
Johan Ubercutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Hammad trying to control the action but Ubercutt is working from the bottom.
Ubercutt pushes Al Hammad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Hammad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Al Hammad wants to take a breather but Ubercutt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Al Hammad. #T3#
Ubercutt wants to sweep here but Al Hammad controlling him for the moment.
Ubercutt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Hammad's guard. #REVR#
Ubercutt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Hammad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ubercutt 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.#CL#
Ubercutt moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubercutt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bashaad Al Hammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johan Ubercutt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Hammad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ubercutt is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Ubercutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ubercutt 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Ubercutt!
Our winner, Johan Ubercutt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ubercutt shoots in and bounces Bahaly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ubercutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ubercutt drops back looking for a leg! Bahaly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bahaly manages to kick Ubercutt off! Ubercutt jumps back into Bahaly's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubercutt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SU2#
Ubercutt gets to his feet. Bahaly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Ubercutt drives through and clinches with Bahaly against the cage. #BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubercutt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ubercutt.#CUT2#
It looks like Ohil Bahaly has been cut.#CL2#
Ubercutt clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bahaly throws an elbow but misses.
Bahaly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Ubercutt successfully pulls guard.
Bahaly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ubercutt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES2#
Ubercutt pushes Bahaly off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##CL2#
Ubercutt instigates a clinch.
Ubercutt slows down the pace here.
Bahaly takes a shot to the head.
Ubercutt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bahalys head.
Bahaly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ubercutt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bahaly up against the cage.
Ubercutt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Bahaly is trying to maintain a safe position but Ubercutt gets an underhook and turns Bahaly into the cage.
Bahaly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ubercutt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bahaly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ubercutt is keeping busy.
Ubercutt avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ubercutt lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ubercutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Ubercutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ohil Bahaly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ubercutt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ubercutt jumps guard and drags Bahaly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ubercutt is looking to stand up but Bahaly isn't so interested in that idea.
Bahaly being controlled here momentarily.
Ubercutt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bahaly's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ubercutt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ubercutt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Ubercutt gets to his feet - Bahaly follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bahaly moves in looking to clinch but Ubercutt pushes him off.
Ubercutt thows a body kick. Bahaly tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Ubercutt rushes Bahaly and presses him up against the cage.
Ubercutt scores with a shoulder strike.
Ubercutt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ubercutt.
Ubercutt is pushing Bahaly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Ubercutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ubercutt rushes Bahaly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Ubercutt on the inside. #T2#
Bahaly misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Ubercutt gets control of Bahaly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ubercutt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Ubercutt manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Ubercutt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ubercutt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Ubercutt jumps into guard, dragging Bahaly to the mat.
Bahaly wants to stand but Ubercutt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ubercutt has control of Bahaly's left arm, preventing Bahaly from doing any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ubercutt is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ubercutt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Ubercutt stands up and waves to Bahaly to follow him.
Ohil Bahaly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Ubercutt clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubercutt connects with an inside leg kick.
Bahaly doesn't manage to clinch there - Ubercutt circles away.
Bahaly tries to clinch but Ubercutt moves out of range. #CL2#
Bahaly gets tackled into the cage by Ubercutt. Ubercutt maintains the clinch.
Ubercutt avoids the elbow strike from Bahaly, against the cage. #TD2#
Ubercutt pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Ubercutt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bahaly presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Ubercutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ohil Bahaly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bahaly gets tackled into the cage by Ubercutt. Ubercutt maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ubercutt has closed the distance and engaged Bahaly in a clinch.
Ubercutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ubercutt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bahaly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bahaly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ubercutt closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ubercutt jumps guard.
Ubercutt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bahaly's guard. #REVB##T1#
Ubercutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Ubercutt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick from Ubercutt lands but Bahaly takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Ubercutt gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ubercutt just leaning against Bahaly, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Bahaly. #T2#
Ubercutt missing with knees to the body.
Ubercutt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bahalys head.
Ubercutt lands a shot to the body.
Bahaly letting Ubercutt take a breather here.#BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ubercutt instigates a clinch.
Ubercutt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ubercutt gets through Bahaly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Ubercutt closes the distance and pushes Bahaly back into the cage.
Ubercutt lands a nice uppercut.
Ubercutt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike from Bahaly.
Bahaly is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ubercutt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bahaly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike.
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike.
Ubercutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4##BC2#
Ubercutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ubercutt moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Ubercutt decides to pull guard.
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!#ES2#
Ubercutt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ubercutt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ubercutt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johan Ubercutt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bahaly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ubercutt's brow.
Bahaly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ohil Bahaly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johan Ubercutt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bahaly pushes off an throws an elbow but Ubercutt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Ubercutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ubercutt 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 John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Ubercutt!
Johan Ubercutt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bahaly moves into range and clinches up with Ubercutt.
Ubercutt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bahaly wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ubercutt has Bahaly up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bahaly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ubercutt lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ohil Bahaly has been cut.#T1#
Bahaly tries to land knees in the clinch but Ubercutt avoids the damage to the body.
Bahaly is looking to control Ubercutt's arms but Ubercutt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bahaly has his back to the cage.
Ubercutt taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bahaly throws an elbow but misses.
Ubercutt lands with a left to the head.
Bahaly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bahaly.#BC2#
Ubercutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ubercutt pushes Bahaly up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ubercutt jumps guard and drags Bahaly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Bahaly stops Ubercutt from standing up. #ES2#
Ubercutt wriggles free and stands up.
Bahaly moves to clinch but Ubercutt breaks away
and Ubercutt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ubercutt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bahaly takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ubercutt forces Bahaly back against the cage and clinches.
Ubercutt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bahaly. #TD2#
Ubercutt pulls Bahaly into guard. #T3#
Ubercutt is adopting a defensive guard.
Bahaly wants to control from the top but Ubercutt keeps moving.
Ubercutt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ubercutt stands up from Bahaly's guard - Ubercutt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ohil Bahaly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ubercutt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch. #T4#
Bahaly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ubercutt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bahaly tries to clinch but Ubercutt moves out of range.
Bahaly is looking to clinch.
Bahaly doesn't manage to clinch there - Ubercutt circles away.
Ubercutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Bahaly is looking to clinch.
Bahaly tries to clinch up.
Ubercutt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Ubercutt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bahaly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bahaly tries to get out of the position.
Ubercutt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Ubercutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ohil Bahaly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Ubercutt darts in and clinches Bahaly up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ubercutt as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Ubercutt decides to pull guard.
Bahaly trying to control but Ubercutt is working from the bottom.
Ubercutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahaly wants to stand and escape but instead Ubercutt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ubercutt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SU2#
Ubercutt stands up from Bahaly's guard - Ubercutt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ubercutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Ubercutt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ubercutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ubercutt moves into range and clinches up with Bahaly.
Bahaly pushes off an throws an elbow but Ubercutt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ubercutt just leaning against Bahaly, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ubercutt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ubercutt. #T2#
Bahaly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Ubercutt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bahaly being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
Ubercutt pushes Bahaly off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ohil Bahaly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bahaly tries to clinch there but Ubercutt circles away. #CL#
Bahaly rushes Ubercutt and presses him up against the cage.
Bahaly is trying to stall.
Bahaly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Ubercutt gets through Bahaly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ubercutt scores with a shot to the side of Bahaly's head.
Ubercutt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bahaly looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Ubercutt decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ubercutt holds on and takes a little breather.
Ubercutt wants to stand and escape but Bahaly is having none of it. #T4#
Ubercutt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Ubercutt scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Ubercutt clinches up against the cage.
Ubercutt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike from Bahaly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahaly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Bahaly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Ubercutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ohil Bahaly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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##CL2#
Bahaly gets tackled into the cage by Ubercutt. Ubercutt maintains the clinch.
Bahaly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bahaly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ubercutt moves into the clinch successfully.
Bahaly misses with an elbow strike.
Bahaly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johan Ubercutt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubercutt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bahaly.
Still in the clinch, Ubercutt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ubercutt presses Bahaly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Bahaly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Ubercutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bahaly is looking to clinch but Ubercutt is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ubercutt darts in and clinches Bahaly up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ubercutt.
Ubercutt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bahaly looking to slow down the pace here.
Bahaly takes a shot to the head.
Ubercutt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bahaly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike from Bahaly.
Bahaly looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bahaly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ubercutt's brow. #TD2#
Ubercutt pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ubercutt is on top in guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubercutt lands a couple of digs.
Ubercutt 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.
Let's hope that Ubercutt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3##SU2#
Bahaly is working an open guard so Ubercutt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Ubercutt gets a clinch.
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike from Bahaly.
Bahaly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ubercutt is defending well for now.
Bahaly misses with an elbow over the top.
Bahaly controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bahaly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ubercutt's brow. #T4#
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike.
Ubercutt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bahaly backwards.
Ubercutt avoids the elbow strike from Bahaly, against the cage.
Bahaly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ubercutt.
Bahaly tries to stall but Ubercutt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bahaly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ubercutt taking a breather.
Ubercutt blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Ubercutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ubercutt 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Ubercutt!
An out of breath Johan Ubercutt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hadjiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Ubercutt, which made it look bad.
Hadjiev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hadjiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ubercutt.#TD2#
Hadjiev gets the takedown into side control.
Ubercutt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubercutt has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev scores with punches from side control.
Ubercutt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ubercutt is trying to stand back up but Hadjiev is controlling him #SUB2#
Hadjiev is working for a kimura but Ubercutt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hadjiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hadjiev throwing shots but Ubercutt is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ubercutt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ubercutt keeping hold of Hadjiev's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ubercutt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ubercutt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubercutt wants to stand up but Hadjiev is controlling him.
Hadjiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ubercutt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ubercutt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubercutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Ubercutt looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Ubercutt. Ubercutt gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Ubercutt has closed the distance and engaged Hadjiev in a clinch.
Hadjiev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ubercutt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.#CL#
Ubercutt clinches up with Hadjiev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ubercutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadjiev blocks a head kick by Ubercutt.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ubercutt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hadjiev but Hadjiev pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ubercutt closes the distance and clinches up with Hadjiev, looking for a takedown. Ubercutt pushes Hadjiev against the cage but Hadjiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ubercutt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hadjiev's waist but Hadjiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ubercutt off to one side.
Ubercutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hadjiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ubercutt tries to sprawl out of it but Hadjiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ubercutt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ubercutt looks for a takedown but Hadjiev sprawls well.
Hadjiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ubercutt shoots in for a double leg but Hadjiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hadjiev walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentin Hadjiev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hadjiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ubercutt avoids it really well and circles away.
Ubercutt is looking to counter the offense by Hadjiev and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ubercutt clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Ubercutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ubercutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ubercutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadjiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ubercutt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubercutt shoots for a takedown but Hadjiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Hadjiev with that takedown attempt.
Ubercutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Ubercutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hadjiev pinned against the cage. Hadjiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hadjiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.#CL#
Ubercutt darts in and clinches Hadjiev up against the cage.
Ubercutt jumps guard but Hadjiev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hadjiev can't get the takedown.
Ubercutt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Ubercutt successfully pulls guard.
Ubercutt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ubercutt wants to stand but Hadjiev is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Ubercutt looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hadjiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ubercutt stands and throws Hadjiev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hadjiev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hadjiev is trying to escape back to his feet but Ubercutt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hadjiev is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ubercutt slows the pace down.
Hadjiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ubercutt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hadjiev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hadjiev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ubercutt is controlling him well.
Hadjiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ubercutt.
Ubercutt wants to control but Hadjiev is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ubercutt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hadjiev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ubercutt throws some wild stikes that Hadjiev manages to avoid easily.
Ubercutt tries to control but Hadjiev wriggling away.
Ubercutt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hadjiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubercutt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hadjiev taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Ubercutt dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ubercutt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hadjiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hadjiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ubercutt defends well and Hadjiev ends up having to push Ubercutt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johan Ubercutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ubercutt has managed to clinch. #TD#
Ubercutt jumps guard and drags Hadjiev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ubercutt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hadjiev lands a couple of elbows.
Ubercutt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hadjiev.
Hadjiev postures up and lands a big shot to Ubercutt's brow.
Hadjiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hadjiev works over Ubercutt with some ground and pound from guard.
Ubercutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadjiev can do to turn this around?
Ubercutt trying to control the position.
Hadjiev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ubercutt working a defensive guard here.
Hadjiev cracks Ubercutt with a solid left hand.
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Hadjiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ubercutt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadjiev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hadjiev works over Ubercutt with some ground and pound from guard.
Ubercutt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ubercutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hadjiev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hadjiev with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hadjiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadjiev throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hadjiev postures up and lands a big shot to Ubercutt's brow.
Hadjiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ubercutt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hadjiev has Ubercutt in his guard.#REVR#
Ubercutt wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving. #SUB#
Ubercutt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadjiev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #T4#
Ubercutt preventing the sweep.
Hadjiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valentin Hadjiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ubercutt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ubercutt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hadjiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadjiev, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubercutt wants to stand but Hadjiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ubercutt shoots in but Hadjiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Hadjiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hadjiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johan Ubercutt!

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