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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fatey Ahmad and Ryan Tubridy. Tubridy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Late Late theme tune. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fatey Ahmad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Tubridy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tubridy has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
Tubridy gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahmad (0) vs (2) Tubridy
Ahmad is trying to control but Tubridy passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahmad (0) vs (5) Tubridy
Tubridy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tubridy is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahmad is defending well.
Ahmad stops Tubridy from passing to mount.
Tubridy has hold of Ahmad's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ahmad seems comfortable defending it but Tubridy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ahmad is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ahmad is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tubridy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Tubridy!
Ryan Tubridy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hellsfyre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hellsfyre won't allow Ahmad to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellsfyre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hellsfyre won't allow Ahmad to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hellsfyre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hellsfyre lands a couple of elbows.
Hellsfyre connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahmad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hellsfyre controls the pace.
Ahmad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellsfyre on the ground.
Hellsfyre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hellsfyre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hellsfyre prevents Ahmad from getting back to his feet.
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahmad being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hellsfyre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hellsfyre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hellsfyre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hellsfyre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hellsfyre with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hellsfyre seems to have locked his on tight now - Ahmad screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hellsfyre, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damien Hellsfyre!
Damien Hellsfyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
28 - End
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Foilayoung clinches up with Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Foilayoung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foilayoung walks into a straight right hand from Ahmad.
Foilayoung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Foilayoung moves into the clinch successfully.
Foilayoung effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but Foilayoung has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Foilayoung pulls guard successfully.
Ahmad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foilayoung is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Foilayoung has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ahmad is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Foilayoung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Foilayoung needs to keep his hands up - Ahmad had a free shot at his head there.
Foilayoung dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Foilayoung's head and hops out.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Foilayoung.
Foilayoung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Foilayoung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Foilayoung shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmad tries to sprawl out of it but Foilayoung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foilayoung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahmad pinned against the cage. Ahmad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foilayoung has a takedown stuffed.
Foilayoung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
Foilayoung looks winded!#T3#
Foilayoung looks to land a body kick but Ahmad moved away.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foilayoung circles away quickly and effectively.
Foilayoung with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foilayoung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foilayoung has time to react.
Foilayoung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foilayoung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahmad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Edward Foilayoung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahmad!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foilayoung misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahmad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Ahmad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ahmad throws a series of strikes that have Foilayoung backpedaling.
Ahmad lands a jab to Foilayoung's midsection.
Ahmad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahmad connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck for Foilayoung with that takedown attempt.
Ahmad swinging wildly here.
And Foilayoung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahmad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahmad as he jumps to the side.
Foilayoung throws a lazy head kick
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
That's time! Ahmad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Foilayoung fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Foilayoung tries to clinch but Ahmad moves away
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foilayoung thinking.
Foilayoung throws a lazy head kick
and Ahmad counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Foilayoung clinches.
Foilayoung is trying to pull guard but Ahmad has him pressed against the cage.
Ahmad is trying to force a seperation but Foilayoung has the dominant position.
Foilayoung tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahmad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Foilayoung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but Foilayoung is controlling him.
Ahmad wants to get back to striking at distance but Foilayoung won't allow it.
#BC#
Ahmad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Foilayoung fails with the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foilayoung is breathing heavily.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Foilayoung moves into the clinch.
Foilayoung has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ahmad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Foilayoung can turn it around.
Ahmad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Foilayoung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2#
Foilayoung rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmad tries to circle away but Foilayoung has him pinned against the cage.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foilayoung has Ahmad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahmad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahmad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foilayoung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foilayoung stalling.
#BC2#
Foilayoung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahmad scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Foilayoung misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Foilayoung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahmad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Ahmad.
Ahmad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foilayoung has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahmad misses the target.
Foilayoung tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Ahmad - just one landing.
Foilayoung shoots and misses
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foilayoung throws a big counter head kick but Ahmad avoids it with no problem.
Foilayoung misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Ahmad.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foilayoung can do to turn this around?
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Foilayoung avoids nicely.
Foilayoung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad keeps the fight on the outside.
Foilayoung tries to move into range but Ahmad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Foilayoung gets a clinch. #BC2#
Foilayoung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that second round.
That's time! Ahmad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Foilayoung misses with a takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Foilayoung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Foilayoung moves to clinch but Ahmad breaks away
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad slaps away a takedown attempt from Foilayoung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foilayoung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Foilayoung.
Foilayoung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Foilayoung misses
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Foilayoung is rocked!
Foilayoung tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad counters with a big right hand! Oh Foilayoung is in trouble here! Ahmad follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatey Ahmad!
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Event:
27
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahmad misses the shot to the body.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahmad is able to avoid easily.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahmad.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone thows a leg kick but Ahmad checks it
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Stone throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ahmad blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahmad checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Stone.
Ahmad cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone throws a leg kick but Ahmad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ahmad throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Stone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robert Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahmad moves away.
Ahmad lands a jab-cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch but Stone keeps him there for the moment.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Ahmad is blocking nicely.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone misses with a straight left.
As Stone looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Stone walks into a jab.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Stone will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ahmad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stone - the referee stops the clock and Ahmad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stone. Ahmad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stone scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
That kick from Stone tenderised Ahmad's leg. Ahmad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone takes a swing at Ahmad's ribcage but misses.
Ahmad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahmad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahmad connects with a jab.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Stone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahmad.#T4#
Stone avoids the body shot from Ahmad.
Ahmad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Stone throws a nice inside 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!
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahmad's sensitive parts.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a push kick but Ahmad slaps the foot to one side.
Stone moves out of range as Ahmad strikes.
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahmad moves away.
Ahmad moves out of range as Stone strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Ahmad off balance momentarily.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahmad throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range. #T1#
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahmad takes a step back to recover.
Ahmad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stone throws a low kick but Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Stone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahmad throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Ahmad. #T2#
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahmad.
Ahmad with a hook.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahmad with a body 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!
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Stone connects with a leg kick. Ahmad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahmad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmad just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tries to land a body kick
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahmad 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.
Stone throws a leg kick but Ahmad checks it.
Ahmad throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahmad checks it well.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahmad doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahmad defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Stone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Stone.
Ahmad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmad is just out of range.
Ahmad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone wants to slow Ahmad down by chopping away at his legs.
Stone swings for the body but Ahmad moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Stone
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahmad with a body shot.
Ahmad catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stone misses with a low kick.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Stone.
It looked like Ahmad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahmad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Ahmad checks it.
Ahmad is looking for a counter combo.
Stone throws a low kick but Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Ahmad moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Stone walks into a jab.#T1#
Ahmad misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone throws a low kick but Ahmad avoids it.
Nice body punch from Ahmad.
Ahmad feints a jab promting Stone to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stone throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ahmad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Ahmad swinging wildly here.
Stone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahmad throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Ahmad swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalling in the clinch from Stone.
Ahmad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Ahmad off balance momentarily.#T3#
Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stone throws a leg kick that misses.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahmad. That did some damage!
Ahmad tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone tries a quick counter leg kick but Ahmad is wise to it.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahmad takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Stone is looking to slow Ahmad down with leg kicks.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmad avoids a kick to the body.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahmad. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws a low kick but Ahmad moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ahmad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stone.
Ahmad 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Robert Stone!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Robert Stone!
Robert Stone wins by majority decision!
Robert Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
26
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahmad throws a combination. Cutesic Junior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cutesic Junior looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and pushes Ahmad back into the cage.#BC2#
Cutesic Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cutesic Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Ahmad finds it's target.
Denis Cutesic Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cutesic Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cutesic Junior misses with a takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior.
Ahmad leaves Cutesic Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Cutesic Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cutesic Junior with the counter takedown but Ahmad avoids it easily.
Ahmad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cutesic Junior backs up against the cage.
Ahmad throws a series of strikes that have Cutesic Junior backpedaling.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cutesic Junior tries to clinch there but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahmad digs a good hook to Cutesic Junior's body.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Ahmad lands the left hand.
Cutesic Junior takes a swing at Ahmad's ribcage but misses.
Ahmad swats away the attempt to clinch by Cutesic Junior.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cutesic Junior eats them both and turns towards Ahmad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ahmad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahmad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cutesic Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahmad looks to land a combination but Cutesic Junior avoids it well.
Cutesic Junior feints a counter leg kick.
Ahmad stuns Cutesic Junior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance but Ahmad moves to the side
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cutesic Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Cutesic Junior avoids them all with ease.
Cutesic Junior goes for a double leg but Ahmad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahmad continues to drive forward.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Cutesic Junior.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ahmad.
A cross from Ahmad lands.#ROC#
Cutesic Junior is rocked!
Cutesic Junior wants to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Cutesic Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cutesic Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahmad finish him?
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Cutesic Junior got wobbled bad by a big combination! Ahmad presses forward with punches and knees until Cutesic Junior stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Cutesic Junior closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatey Ahmad!
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Event:
24
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad scores with a jab to the head.
Stone looks for the body kick but Ahmad saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahmad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahmad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stone misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmad. Those never looked like landing.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Ahmad works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Robert Stone has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stone.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Ahmad down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ahmad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ahmad.
A good leg kick by Stone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stone feints and then cracks Ahmad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahmad down.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Ahmad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
Ahmad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Ahmad swings widly with a right hand
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahmad is out of range.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Ahmad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahmad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmad was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Ahmad misses with a body shot.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
#T3#
Ahmad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Ahmad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robert Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone moves forwards but Ahmad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone lands with a nice body kick.
Ahmad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stone. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Ahmad.
Ahmad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ahmad lands with an uppercut that bounces Stone off the cage and back into range.
Ahmad connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Stone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahmad misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahmad's knee momentarily.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Ahmad moved away.
Stone scores with a kick to the body.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Stone rushes Ahmad and presses him up against the cage.
Ahmad is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
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 Fatey Ahmad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Stone'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#
Stone misses with a body punch
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone thumps Ahmad with a low kick.
Ahmad moves away from the strike by Stone.
Ahmad misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stone throws out a leg kick but Ahmad moves out of range and Stone only half commits.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stone. Ahmad shrugs it off though.
Ahmad just misses with a punch to the body.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Ahmad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Ahmad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ahmad just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a body shot
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Stone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahmad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahmad moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Stone tries to work over Ahmad's front leg with a kick but Ahmad checks it.
Stone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ahmad if he has to take too many more of those.
Stone misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ahmad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahmad throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Ahmad looks to land a combination. Stone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws a leg kick but Ahmad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahmad misses the target.
Ahmad 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.
Ahmad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone connects with a leg kick. Ahmad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stone misses with a straight right. #T3#
Stone throws a push kick but Ahmad slaps the foot to one side.
As Stone looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Stone cracks the inside of Ahmad's front leg.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ahmad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahmad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahmad moves away.
It looked like Ahmad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ahmad. #T4#
Ahmad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Ahmad sets himself, and Stone steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahmad avoids it this time.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahmad is out of range and Stone settles back down.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ahmad blocks it well.
Ahmad blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Ahmad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone tries a low kick but Ahmad avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone throws a hook but Ahmad blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert Stone's cut.
That's time! Ahmad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ahmad with a nice cross.
Ahmad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone tries a low kick but Ahmad avoids it.
A shot to the body from Stone misses
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ahmad slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone takes a swing at Ahmad's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahmad misses its target.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahmad moves away.#T1##CL2#
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahmad avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks.
Ahmad avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stone.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ahmad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone throws out a counter right but Ahmad avoids it with no problem.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahmad's sensitive parts.
Stone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahmad looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Ahmad lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahmad cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone keeps Ahmad at a distance using the push kick.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahmad's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Ahmad misses with a body shot.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Ahmad avoids the head kick by Stone.
Ahmad checks a leg kick.
Stone takes one on the button.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmad manages to avoid it.
Stone misses with a kick to the body
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmad tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Stone misses with a body shot.
Ahmad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stone's head.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahmad misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone tries to land a body kick
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahmad checks a leg kick.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Ahmad checks it.
Ahmad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahmad cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Stone.
I think Stone 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
23
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
De La Cruz is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
De La Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, De La Cruz throws an elbow but misses.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Ahmad breaks from the clinch.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmad tries to sprawl out of it but De La Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmad is looking to counter punch.
Ahmad lands a really nice looking cross but De La Cruz seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad lands with a shot to the body.
De La Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Ahmad avoids the head kick by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz misses with the body kick
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
De La Cruz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
De La Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Ahmad.
De La Cruz stalling the fight.
#BC2#
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
De La Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De La Cruz tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmad defends it nicely.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Jr De La Cruz.#T2##CL2#
De La Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
De La Cruz tries to pull guard but Ahmad holds him up against the cage and eventually De La Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Ahmad stops a takedown attempt from De La Cruz.
#TD2#
De La Cruz successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De La Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Ahmad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ahmad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
De La Cruz tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
De La Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahmad uses it to pass to side control.
Ahmad working away.
De La Cruz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SU#
Ahmad has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Leo Jr De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
De La Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
De La Cruz looks winded!
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but De La Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
De La Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahmad wants to break free but De La Cruz has control.
De La Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Ahmad is blocking nicely.
De La Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahmad is trying to push De La Cruz away but De La Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for De La Cruz to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
That's time! Ahmad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Ahmad lands an impressive looking overhand right. De La Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
De La Cruz shoots for a takedown but Ahmad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahmad lands a lovely overhand right.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
De La Cruz dodges the punch combination from Ahmad.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Cruz can do to turn this around?
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
De La Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Ahmad pushes him off.
De La Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Jr De La Cruz.
De La Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De La Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmad. De La Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Ahmad as he checks the leg kick.
De La Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahmad lands with an overhand left.
Ahmad stuffs the takedown.#T2#
De La Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahmad with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
De La Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
De La Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Ahmad blocks with his arms.
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!
Ahmad tries to circle away but De La Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
De La Cruz prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.
De La Cruz is trying to drag Ahmad to the mat but Ahmad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from De La Cruz.
Ahmad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Ahmad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but De La Cruz is controlling him.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch but De La Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Ahmad tries to break the clinch but De La Cruz is controlling the position.
De La Cruz slows down the pace here.
Ahmad wants to get back to striking at distance but De La Cruz won't allow it.
Ahmad is trying to push De La Cruz away but De La Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De La Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De La Cruz tries to break free but Ahmad pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but De La Cruz has double underhooks.
Ahmad tries to circle away but De La Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for De La Cruz to work.
Ahmad wants to get back to striking at distance but De La Cruz won't allow it.
#BC2#
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De La Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahmad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De La Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
Ahmad is trying to force a seperation but De La Cruz has the dominant position.
De La Cruz is trying to pull guard but Ahmad has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
De La Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Jr De La Cruz.#CL2#
De La Cruz darts in and clinches Ahmad up against the cage.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch but De La Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Ahmad wants to break free but De La Cruz has control.
De La Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Ahmad keeps him there for the moment.
De La Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahmad prevents it.
#BC#
Ahmad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
De La Cruz moves into the clinch.
De La Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahmad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leo Jr De La Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
De La Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that De La Cruz avoids nicely.
Ahmad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De La Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
De La Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De La Cruz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahmad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Ahmad works De La Cruz's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Ahmad misses the shot to the body.
De La Cruz with the counter takedown but Ahmad avoids it easily.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
De La Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahmad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahmad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De La Cruz eats them both and turns towards Ahmad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De La Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahmad jabs at De La Cruz's body.
Ahmad throws a shot to the body.
Ahmad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ahmad is looking to wear down De La Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De La Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahmad. Ahmad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmad tries to sprawl out of it but De La Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Ahmad. Beautiful body shot.
Ahmad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for De La Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fatey Ahmad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahmad connects with a single shot there.
Leo Jr De La Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from De La Cruz is predictable there
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatey Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
22
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Rydell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rydell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahmad blocks a head kick by Rydell.
#CL2#
Rydell moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rydell breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rydell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahmad defends it well.
Rydell controlling the pace. #T1#
Rydell stops Ahmad from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Ahmad defends the submission attempt.
Ahmad is in trouble now - Rydell has advanced to mount!
Ahmad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rydell breaks from Ahmad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rydell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Rydell lands a couple of good shots and Ahmad has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rydell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rydell missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Rydell is cranking Ahmad's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahmad! He's tightened the choke and Ahmad is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Rydell!
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Event:
21
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Vrinceanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fatey Ahmad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vrinceanu has time to react.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Vrinceanu walks into a straight right hand from Ahmad.#T1#
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Ahmad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vrinceanu counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Vrinceanu counters with a shoot takedown. Ahmad fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet but Vrinceanu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vrinceanu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahmad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahmad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Ahmad gets to his feet - Vrinceanu follows without any prompting. #T2#
Vrinceanu shoots and misses
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Vrinceanu backing up. Vrinceanu nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrinceanu's hands.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Ahmad connects with a jab.
Ahmad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Ahmad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vrinceanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmad scores with the left hand. Vrinceanu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Vrinceanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Vrinceanu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahmad digs a good hook to Vrinceanu's body.
Ahmad scores with a nice head shot.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Vrinceanu slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrinceanu can pounce on him.
Ahmad scores with a hook to the body. Vrinceanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Vrinceanu will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ahmad leaves Vrinceanu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrinceanu doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad throws a looping overhand right but Vrinceanu ducks down to avoid it.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad punishes Vrinceanu's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahmad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vrinceanu with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ahmad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vrinceanu in his tracks.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahmad sprawls and moves away.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage. #T2#
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Vrinceanu avoids nicely.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vrinceanu at a distance.
Ahmad misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Vrinceanu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrinceanu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vrinceanu prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.
Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrinceanu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahmad prevents it.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Ahmad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Vrinceanu needs to keep his hands up - Ahmad had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahmad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Vrinceanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrinceanu also avoids with ease.
Vrinceanu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu slips under a jab from Ahmad.
Vrinceanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahmad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinceanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahmad thuds a left hand into Vrinceanu's body.#T2#
Ahmad feints a jab promting Vrinceanu to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vrinceanu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahmad tests Vrinceanu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrinceanu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahmad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage. #T3#
Ahmad stuffs the takedown.
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Ahmad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vrinceanu with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Vrinceanu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet here but Vrinceanu is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ahmad's back.#T4#
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ahmad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vrinceanu is persistently looking for the submission but Ahmad is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatey Ahmad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahmad 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!
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20
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Raivo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raivo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raivo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raivo misses with an uppercut. Ahmad saw that one coming.
Raivo throws an overhand right that lands on Ahmad's shoulder, as Ahmad tries to avoid the shot.
Raivo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raivo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahmad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raivo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raivo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raivo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Raivo has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but Raivo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Raivo breaks the clinch.
Raivo misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahmad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Raivo rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raivo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raivo has Ahmad pressed against the cage.
Raivo has Ahmad pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahmad wants to break free but Raivo has control.
Raivo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards.
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but Raivo has double underhooks.
Raivo stalls. #T2##BC2#
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raivo misses with a double jab
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raivo is looking to clinch but Ahmad is avoiding it.
Raivo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Raivo rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Raivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raivo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahmad.#T3#
Raivo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Ahmad sets himself, and Raivo steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahmad avoids it this time.
Raivo looks to throw the jab but Ahmad is out of range.
Raivo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Raivo throws a head kick that misses
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raivo wants to clinch.
Ahmad scores with a jab.#T4#
Raivo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Raivo moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raivo throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Raivo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raivo throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raivo throws out a leg kick but Ahmad moves out of range and Raivo only half commits.
As Raivo looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Raivo just gets out of the way.
Raivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Ahmad lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Raivo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahmad was covering up waiting for the punch and Raivo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raivo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raivo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raivo at a distance.
Raivo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ahmad.
Ahmad scores with a hook to the body. Raivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raivo fails with the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad lands with a shot to the body.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahmad scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL2#
Raivo moves into the clinch successfully.
Raivo is struggling to control the position.
Raivo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Ahmad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raivo can do to turn this around?
Raivo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raivo lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Raivo misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Raivo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmad throws a combination. Raivo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2##CL2#
Raivo clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad is trying to push Raivo away but Raivo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.
Raivo keeps control of Ahmad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahmad being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raivo back to the cage. Ahmad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
Raivo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raivo leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Raivo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahmad avoids the damage to the body.
Raivo prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raivo stalling the fight.
Raivo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Raivo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Raivo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Apina Raivo.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#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.
Raivo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahmad's waist but Ahmad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raivo off to one side.
Raivo is breathing heavily.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Apina Raivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Raivo.
Ahmad connects with a single shot there.
Ahmad swats away the attempt to clinch by Raivo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ahmad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raivo throws a right hand that misses
and Raivo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmad stalks Raivo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raivo's face. Raivo staggers backwards, shaken.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ahmad tries to keep at a distance but Raivo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raivo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahmad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raivo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahmad blocks an elbow strike.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
Raivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raivo with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raivo has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Raivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Raivo misses with a left hand
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmad slaps away a takedown attempt from Raivo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apina Raivo.
Ahmad throws a combination. Raivo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Apina Raivo has been cut.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raivo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raivo misses with a combination
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Raivo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Raivo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raivo unleashes a big counter combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmad scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raivo circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Raivo misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raivo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raivo circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Raivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahmad, pushing him back against the cage.
Raivo working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ahmad breaks the clinch.
Raivo walks into a stiff left hand from Ahmad.
Raivo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Raivo moves into the clinch.
Ahmad is trying to push Raivo away but Raivo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raivo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Raivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Raivo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Raivo breaks the clinch.
Raivo throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Raivo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahmad rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahmad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raivo.
Ahmad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Raivo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Ahmad blocks a jab.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahmad connects with the punch.
Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raivo.
Raivo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raivo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahmad should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahmad blocks a head kick by Raivo.
Ahmad is looking for a counter combo.
Raivo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raivo there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatey Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
19
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
White has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
Ahmad tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahmad blocks a body shot from White.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahmad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
White is breathing heavily.
White keeps control of Ahmad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahmad is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.#TD#
White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ahmad is trying to buck White off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Ahmad explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
White misses with a takedown
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahmad!
Ahmad thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
White walks into a left hand.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahmad scores with a body shot.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Ahmad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Ahmad.
Ahmad scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmad as he avoids it easily.
Ahmad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
White is rocked!
Ahmad lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White shoots and misses
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahmad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Ahmad lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahmad tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahmad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Ahmad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Ahmad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahmad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahmad has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
White misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ahmad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
White shoots and misses
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Ahmad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.#CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Ahmad back into the cage.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White tries for a takedown but Ahmad manages to get underhooks.
Ahmad prevents the takedown attempt.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away.
White prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White drops his hands momentarily and Ahmad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##TD#
White is trying to trip Ahmad. He has hold of a leg but Ahmad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. White persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahmad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
White 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.
White with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahmad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahmad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahmad! #REVB#
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White tries to improve position but can't.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahmad tries to stand but White is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
White moves to clinch but Ahmad breaks away
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White moves forwards but Ahmad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahmad scores with a punch to the head.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahmad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahmad scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ahmad lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Ahmad lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahmad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmad scores with a four punch combination!
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahmad quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throwing shots but Ahmad is blocking nicely.
White prevents Ahmad from standing back up.
#SUB#
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahmad has managed to free his arm - good work.
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahmad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
Ahmad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White. #SUB#
White is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ahmad to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahmad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahmad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahmad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Ahmad pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
White looking for a guillotine here but Ahmad defends easily.
#SUB#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahmad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Ahmad got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahmad has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahmad defends it easily.
Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White has a closed guard, preventing Ahmad from standing up. #SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Ahmad pushes his legs off easily.
Ahmad trying to stand up but can't free himself from White's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahmad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahmad lands with a shot to the body.
Ahmad scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Ahmad.
White fails with the takedown
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahmad scores with a three punch combo!
Ahmad throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahmad scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmad thuds a left hand into White's body.
Ahmad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahmad's guard.#T1#
White is in close to Ahmad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahmad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White stops Ahmad from standing up.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahmad's head.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahmad wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
White throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
White drops back looking for a leg! Ahmad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahmad manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Ahmad's guard.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White works over Ahmad with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White stops Ahmad from standing up. #SUB#
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
White landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahmad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Ahmad in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahmad defends well.
White doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martin White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
White striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahmad is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ahmad got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahmad has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
White looking for a guillotine here but Ahmad defends easily.
#SUB#
Ahmad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahmad wanted to stand there but White had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatey Ahmad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahmad 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
18
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahmad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) in the buildup to the fight.
Jason Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dukes counters by moving into the clinch.
Dukes stalling against the cage.
Ahmad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dukes is trying to pull guard but Ahmad has him pressed against the cage.
Ahmad tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmad tries to break the clinch but Dukes is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes avoiding damage.
Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ahmad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Ahmad tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dukes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad manages to get underhooks.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Ahmad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but Dukes is controlling him.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dukes thinking.
Ahmad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dukes eats them both and turns towards Ahmad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukes tries to clinch but Ahmad moves away
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dukes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahmad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2##CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Dukes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukes tries to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmad leaves Dukes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dukes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Dukes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dukes with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes looks winded!
Ahmad stalks Dukes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dukes's face. Dukes staggers backwards, shaken.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Ahmad had a free shot at his head there.
Ahmad stuns Dukes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dukes throws a head kick that half lands.
Dukes with a poor takedown
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukes wants to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes looks to clinch
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahmad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Ahmad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Ahmad avoids it easily.
Dukes dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Dukes's head and hops out.#CL2#
Ahmad tries to keep at a distance but Dukes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dukes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dukes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Dukes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ahmad managing to block the knees to the body from Dukes.
Dukes wants a takedown.
Dukes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Ahmad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dukes doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad connects with a body shot that sends Dukes's belly button to the back.
Ahmad feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukes moves to clinch but Ahmad breaks away
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
Dukes tries to clinch up
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad lands a nice hook to Dukes's body. Dukes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination.
Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
As Dukes looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#T2#
Ahmad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahmad as he jumps to the side.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukes! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dukes pushes Ahmad up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dukes walks into a jab.#T3#
Dukes darts in trying to clinch
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes lands the left hand.
Ahmad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Dukes has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
#BC#
Ahmad breaks the clinch.
Ahmad lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukes off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Ahmad scores with a jab to the head.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dukes tries to clinch there but Ahmad circles away.
As Dukes looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Ahmad connects with a single shot there.
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up with Ahmad, looking for a takedown. Dukes pushes Ahmad against the cage but Ahmad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dukes at a distance.
Ahmad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Ahmad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dukes looks for a takedown but Ahmad sprawls well.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Dukes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dukes instigates a clinch.
Ahmad is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Ahmad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahmad tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dukes pulls guard effortlessly.
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but instead Dukes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ahmad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Ahmad blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dukes drops back looking for a leg! Ahmad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahmad manages to kick Dukes off! Dukes jumps back into Ahmad's guard.
Dukes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahmad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dukes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmad has wrist control.
Dukes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmad is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahmad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.#T3#
Dukes passes into half guard.
Ahmad is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Ahmad keeps it at a distance.
Dukes dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Dukes's head and hops out.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dukes misses the jab.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmad as Dukes shoots in.
As Dukes looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Ahmad looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Dukes drives through and clinches with Ahmad against the cage.
Dukes has Ahmad pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatey Ahmad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dukes throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fatey Ahmad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Ahmad looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hill digs a right hand into Ahmad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahmad's gas tank. #TD#
Hill pulls guard effortlessly.
Hill pulls Ahmad in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill has his hands on Ahmad's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmad tries to stand but Hill is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Ahmad pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Ahmad 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.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Hill with that takedown attempt.
Ahmad looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well. #CL#
Hill closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmad sprawls well. Ahmad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
#BC#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
#BC#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Ahmad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mike Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Hill shoots and misses
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill tries for a takedown but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ahmad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahmad leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Ahmad sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Ahmad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Ahmad misses its intended target.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hill dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hill.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Hill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Ahmad.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahmad blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahmad avoids the damage to the body.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for Hill to work.
Hill is working for takedown but Ahmad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hill is trying to drag Ahmad to the mat but Ahmad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Hill manages to pull guard.
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but instead Hill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hill throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Hill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Ahmad, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Ahmad against the cage but Ahmad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Ahmad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahmad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fatey Ahmad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahmad defends well and Hill ends up having to push Ahmad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Hill forces Ahmad back against the cage and clinches.
Hill fails to pull guard.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hill pulls Ahmad into guard.
#SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Ahmad pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill controlling Ahmad's posture.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Hill decides to stand back up. Hill steps back and let's Ahmad get back to his feet.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Ahmad throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmad sprawls well. Ahmad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Ahmad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hill breaks the clinch.
Hill misses with a low kick as Ahmad jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahmad misses.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahmad tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahmad to the ground. Ahmad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahmad's waist but Ahmad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Ahmad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahmad misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Hill moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hill gets control of Ahmad's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahmad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahmad is looking to stand up but Hill won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill striking off his back but it's not causing Ahmad any problems. #SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Bjarnason dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Bjarnason's head and hops out.
Ahmad is looking for the big counter here.
Ahmad looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahmad enables Bjarnason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahmad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bjarnason 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.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjarnason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjarnason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bjarnason with a nice head shot there.
Bjarnason is working Ahmad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjarnason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahmad has momentary wrist control but Bjarnason slips an elbow through the middle.
Bjarnason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjarnason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Ahmad is rocked!#SU#
Bjarnason gets to his feet. Ahmad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Bjarnason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahmad's guard.
Ahmad is still in real trouble! Can Bjarnason finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjarnason loads up on a big left hand. Ahmad felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bjarnason looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ahmad can't hide his disappointment, as Bjarnason celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Bjarnason!
During a confident post fight interview, Ragnar Bjarnason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ingon has closed the distance and engaged Ahmad in a clinch.
Ingon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahmad blocks a body shot from Ingon. #TD2#
Ingon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahmad is trying to keep an underhook but Ingon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahmad has his hands clasped together around Ingon's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ahmad is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmad is looking to control Ingon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahmad avoid being mounted?#T1#
Ahmad is not content to let Ingon control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ingon wants to pass to mount but Ahmad is defending the position.
Ingon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmad keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bel Ingon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Ahmad rushes Ingon and presses him up against the cage.
Ingon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ingon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ingon tries to clinch there but Ahmad circles away.
#T2#
Ahmad staying out of range there.
Ingon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahmad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahmad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ingon can pounce on him.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Ingon misses its intended target.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Ingon takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ingon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ingon taking a breather.
Ingon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingon cracks Ahmad with a nice body shot.
Ahmad is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ingon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ingon, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fatey Ahmad has been cut.#T3#
Ingon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahmad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ingon throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingon keeps the fight on the outside.
Ingon cracks Ahmad on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ahmad falls backwards against the cage. Ingon follows up with more strikes that drop Ahmad to his knees. Ingon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ahmad! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bel Ingon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ahmad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biah misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ahmad.
Nice straight punches there by Ahmad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahmad.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmad. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Biah closes the distance and pushes Ahmad back into the cage.#TD#
Ahmad gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Biah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ahmad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Biah counters with a takedown into side control.
Ahmad is being controlled here.
Biah working the head with strikes.
Biah taking a breather here.
Biah is putting a hurting on Ahmad here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Biah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ahmad is trying to escape the position but Biah is controlling the position.
Ahmad struggling a bit here.
Ahmad on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Biah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahmad is breathing heavily.
Biah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biah taking a breather here.
Ahmad tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Biah easily slips into full mount!
Biah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Biah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ahmad working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Biah swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Biah!
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