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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
El Baghdadi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Baghdadi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
El Baghdadi moves into the clinch successfully.
El Baghdadi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on El Baghdadi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
El Baghdadi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rogers is trying to escape back to his feet but El Baghdadi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Baghdadi on the ground.
Rogers tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying to control El Baghdadi's posture but El Baghdadi avoids it.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogers has escaped the position, nice work there.
El Baghdadi looks up at the clock and then as Rogers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, El Baghdadi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rogers tries to buck El Baghdadi off but El Baghdadi is having none of it.
El Baghdadi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Baghdadi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up.
El Baghdadi throws a head kick that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmed El Baghdadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but El Baghdadi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
El Baghdadi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but El Baghdadi has the dominant position.#BC2#
El Baghdadi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Rogers clinches with his opponent.
Rogers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rogers is trying to drag El Baghdadi to the mat but El Baghdadi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
El Baghdadi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Rogers throws El Baghdadi to one side and escapes!#T3##CL2#
El Baghdadi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
El Baghdadi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rogers regains guard.
Rogers 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.
El Baghdadi 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.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Baghdadi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Baghdadi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Rogers working a defensive guard but El Baghdadi manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rogers stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
El Baghdadi darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, El Baghdadi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed El Baghdadi dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
El Baghdadi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent El Baghdadi getting side control.#SUB#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Baghdadi pulls his head out easily.
El Baghdadi is taking a breather. Rogers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers is holding on to half guard well.
El Baghdadi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rogers wants to sweep but El Baghdadi has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
El Baghdadi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
El Baghdadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
It looked like Rogers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Baghdadi.#T1#
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rogers wants to clinch but El Baghdadi slips to the side
and El Baghdadi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Baghdadi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
El Baghdadi closes the distance and clinches.
El Baghdadi wants a takedown.
Emmett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed El Baghdadi.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
El Baghdadi manages to break the clinch.
El Baghdadi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.#CL#
Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
El Baghdadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
El Baghdadi tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Baghdadi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Baghdadi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
El Baghdadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Baghdadi shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Baghdadi is breathing heavily.#T3#
El Baghdadi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a series of strikes. El Baghdadi will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Rogers has managed to clinch.
El Baghdadi keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers fails to pull guard.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogers looking for a takedown. #TD#
Rogers has El Baghdadi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rogers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending El Baghdadi tumbling to the mat - Rogers dives into El Baghdadi's guard.
El Baghdadi is pulling down on Rogers's head to control his posture. #T4#
Rogers throws a strike but El Baghdadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
El Baghdadi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
El Baghdadi is looking to stand up but Rogers won't let him.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Baghdadi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
El Baghdadi content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmett Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
El Baghdadi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Baghdadi off to one side.
Rogers throws a quick counter head kick but El Baghdadi was just out of range.
El Baghdadi tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rogers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Baghdadi fails with a takedown attempt.
Emmett Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed El Baghdadi.#CL#
Rogers moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Baghdadi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but El Baghdadi manages to avoid it.#T1#
El Baghdadi shoots in but no luck this time.
Emmett Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers lands a front kick.
El Baghdadi tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rogers misses its target.#CL2#
El Baghdadi takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers pushes El Baghdadi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of El Baghdadi backwards. #TD2#
El Baghdadi pulls guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Baghdadi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Baghdadi keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
El Baghdadi controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
El Baghdadi throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
El Baghdadi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Baghdadi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers, which made it look bad.
El Baghdadi fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rogers throws a head kick but El Baghdadi moves out of range.
El Baghdadi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Rogers moves into range and clinches up with El Baghdadi.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but El Baghdadi is controlling him.#TD#
Rogers pulls guard.
El Baghdadi wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but El Baghdadi is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Baghdadi's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmett Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by El Baghdadi. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton tries to escape but El Baghdadi is in control. #SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up and beckons Newton to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from El Baghdadi enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Baghdadi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
El Baghdadi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Newton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
El Baghdadi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Newton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Baghdadi throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely.
Newton is trying to stand back up but El Baghdadi is controlling him
Newton gets back to full guard.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Newton wants to hit a switch here but El Baghdadi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newton there! #T2#
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
El Baghdadi working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Baghdadi to get the leverage.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is trying to stand.
El Baghdadi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Baghdadi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newton is staying active underneath El Baghdadi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Newton misses the jab.
El Baghdadi wants to counter with a clinch but Newton pushes him away.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Baghdadi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Newton is breathing heavily.
El Baghdadi wants to clinch.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed El Baghdadi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
El Baghdadi misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
El Baghdadi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Newton to the ground. El Baghdadi is now in Newton's guard.
Ahmed El Baghdadi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of El Baghdadi, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but El Baghdadi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has El Baghdadi in his guard.#REVB#
Newton working a defensive guard but El Baghdadi manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Newton is trying to control El Baghdadi's posture but El Baghdadi avoids it.
Newton is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Baghdadi lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but El Baghdadi is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up and beckons Newton to his feet. #CL2#
El Baghdadi moves into the clinch.
Newton leaning against his opponent.
Newton is trying to push El Baghdadi away but El Baghdadi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
El Baghdadi is trying to stall.
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables El Baghdadi to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
El Baghdadi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Baghdadi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.#T3#
Newton postures up in El Baghdadi's guard and throws a big left but El Baghdadi blocks it.
El Baghdadi wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton trying to control but El Baghdadi is working from the bottom.
Newton wanted to stand there but El Baghdadi had control of the position.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but El Baghdadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Baghdadi is keeping the position for now.
El Baghdadi trying to control the position.
El Baghdadi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton wanted to stand there but El Baghdadi had control of the position.
Newton working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Newton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Baghdadi looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well. #TD2#
El Baghdadi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newton on his heels. He'll look to pass Newton's guard now, I'm sure.
El Baghdadi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed El Baghdadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
El Baghdadi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
El Baghdadi gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is trying to get back to his feet.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton wants to control but El Baghdadi is keeping busy.
Newton tries to get to full guard but El Baghdadi has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
El Baghdadi decides to return to a standing position.
Newton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Baghdadi's head.#T1##CL2#
El Baghdadi instigates a clinch. #BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
El Baghdadi moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from El Baghdadi as Newton shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
El Baghdadi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Newton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Baghdadi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Newton's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Baghdadi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
El Baghdadi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
El Baghdadi looking to control but Newton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Baghdadi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Newton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
El Baghdadi landing strikes from the mount and Newton is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Newton is on top in guard.
El Baghdadi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Newton wanted to stand there but El Baghdadi had control of the position. #T3#
Newton won't allow El Baghdadi to sweep him here.
Newton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newton trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Baghdadi's guard.
El Baghdadi controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
El Baghdadi is adopting a defensive guard.
El Baghdadi trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
El Baghdadi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El Baghdadi trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton wants to control from the top but El Baghdadi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
El Baghdadi feints and as Newton raises his hands in defense, El Baghdadi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Baghdadi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Baghdadi wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Cedrick Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmed El Baghdadi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed El Baghdadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Baghdadi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed El Baghdadi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
El Baghdadi has Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.
El Baghdadi wants a takedown but no success here.
El Baghdadi missing with knees to the body.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Johnston manages to break the clinch.
Johnston feints and then cracks El Baghdadi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Baghdadi down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnston.
#CL#
Johnston pushes El Baghdadi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Baghdadi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Johnston closes the distance and pushes El Baghdadi back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
El Baghdadi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Johnston slams his shin into El Baghdadi's torso.
El Baghdadi fails with the takedown
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilbert Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed El Baghdadi.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Baghdadi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
El Baghdadi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnston after a bit of a struggle.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
El Baghdadi wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but El Baghdadi keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC2#
El Baghdadi breaks from the clinch.
Johnston could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
El Baghdadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Johnston rushes El Baghdadi and presses him up against the cage.
El Baghdadi wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnston won't allow it.
El Baghdadi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnston prevents it.
El Baghdadi misses with a punch to the body.
Come on El Baghdadi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnston drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Baghdadi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Johnston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Johnston has El Baghdadi up against the cage in a clinch.
El Baghdadi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnston feints and then cracks El Baghdadi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Baghdadi down. #CL2#
El Baghdadi instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Johnston tenderised El Baghdadi's leg. El Baghdadi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4##CL#
El Baghdadi gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch.
El Baghdadi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnston has El Baghdadi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Baghdadi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
El Baghdadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Baghdadi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Johnston counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Johnston tries to clinch but El Baghdadi is having none of it. #TD2#
El Baghdadi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnston's guard.#ES#
Johnston wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Baghdadi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnston.
El Baghdadi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbert Johnston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnston throws a leg kick which misses El Baghdadi's front leg but catches the back leg as El Baghdadi tries to avoid it. #CL2#
El Baghdadi moves into the clinch.
Johnston is pressed up against the cage. El Baghdadi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnston down to the mat. Johnston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Johnston forces El Baghdadi back against the cage and clinches.
El Baghdadi trying to control the position but instead, Johnston has worked for underhooks and has pushed El Baghdadi into the cage.
El Baghdadi fails to pull guard.
Wilbert Johnston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Baghdadi is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Wilbert Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed El Baghdadi.#TD#
Johnston jumps into guard, dragging El Baghdadi to the mat.
#T1#
Johnston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Baghdadi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Baghdadi can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Johnston has an active guard here but El Baghdadi has managed to pass into half guard.
El Baghdadi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura but Johnston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Baghdadi to get the leverage.
El Baghdadi is nestled in close to Johnston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Johnston actively working from the bottom here.
Johnston punching from the bottom.
El Baghdadi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnston is trying to maintain the position but El Baghdadi is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Johnston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnston trying to control but El Baghdadi postures up.
#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura here.
El Baghdadi controlling the action here.#SUB#
Johnston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Johnston looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
El Baghdadi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnston is trying to control but can't.
#ES#
Johnston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but El Baghdadi is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnston back against the cage.
Come on Johnston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
El Baghdadi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Baghdadi throws a shot from downtown. Johnston moves away and avoids it.
El Baghdadi shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
El Baghdadi closes the distance and clinches up with Johnston, looking for a takedown. El Baghdadi pushes Johnston against the cage but Johnston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnston lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4##CL2#
El Baghdadi instigates a clinch.
El Baghdadi has Johnston pressed against the cage.
El Baghdadi tries to pull guard but Johnston won't allow it.
El Baghdadi leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Wilbert Johnston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
El Baghdadi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
El Baghdadi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
El Baghdadi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
El Baghdadi jumps guard and drags Johnston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
El Baghdadi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnston. #T1#
El Baghdadi trying to keep a closed guard but Johnston is proving a slippery customer.
Johnston throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnston with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Baghdadi is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Johnston has his foot on El Baghdadi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Baghdadi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Johnston is looking for a triangle but El Baghdadi pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Baghdadi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnston wants to control but El Baghdadi postures up.
Johnston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because El Baghdadi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
El Baghdadi gets to mount! Johnston was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
El Baghdadi controlling the position easily from mount.
El Baghdadi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnston?
Johnston is desperately trying to improve his position but El Baghdadi has a good base and remains in mount.
El Baghdadi raining down shots from the mount!
El Baghdadi looking to finish Johnston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnston!
El Baghdadi controlling from the full mount.
El Baghdadi dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston wants to control but El Baghdadi is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
El Baghdadi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
El Baghdadi controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnston tries to hold on but El Baghdadi pushes him away.
El Baghdadi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston is desperately trying to improve his position but El Baghdadi has a good base and remains in mount.
El Baghdadi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnston regains half guard.
Johnston is refusing to be controlled, as El Baghdadi sits in half guard.
El Baghdadi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Johnston is looking to control El Baghdadi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnston avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Johnston actively working from the bottom here.
El Baghdadi is thwarting Johnston's attempts to control the position.
El Baghdadi controlling the action here.
El Baghdadi is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston controlling the position well.
Ahmed El Baghdadi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilbert Johnston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
El Baghdadi working Johnston over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed El Baghdadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilbert Johnston!
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