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Event:
Chaos FC 23
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Kali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salah on the side of the head.
Kali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salah moves away from the strike by Kali.
Salah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hol Kali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Salah clinches.
Salah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salah lands a nice shot to the body.
Salah misses with a punch to the body.
Salah lands an elbow just above Kali 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Hol Kali has been cut.
Salah missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kali backwards.
Salah prevents Kali from breaking the clinch.
Kali stalling in the clinch but Salah improves position.
Salah cracks Kali with a nice body shot.#T1#
Kali trying to control the position but instead, Salah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kali into the cage.
Salah lands a body shot.
Kali misses with a body punch.
Salah trying to land knees to the body.
Salah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kali looking to stall.
Kali is trying to stall.
Kali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kali takes a shot to the head.
Salah tries a body shot but Kali blocks it.
Salah lands a body punch. #T2#
Salah lands a body punch.
Salah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Salah.
Salah should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Salah lands a shot to the body.
Kali throws a punch but it's blocked by Salah.
Salah tries to score a body lock takedown but Kali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salah lands a nice uppercut.
Salah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kali.
Kali trying to control the position but instead, Salah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kali into the cage.
Kali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalis head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Salah.
Salah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Salah.
Salah scores with a hook to the body.
Salah digs a right hand into Kali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kali's gas tank.
Kali is breathing heavily.
Salah lands a body punch.
Salah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Salah.
Kali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salah scores with a shot to the side of Kali's head.
Salah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalis head. #T4#
Salah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kali backwards.
A hook to the body from Salah.
Salah tries a knee to the head but Kali blocks it.
Salah is leaning against Kali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salah lands a hook that snaps the head of Kali backwards.
Salah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Salah on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Salah can't get the takedown.
Hol Kali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Salah.
Kali misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Salah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hol Kali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Salah misses.
Kali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salah.
Kali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Salah has Kali up against the cage in a clinch.
Salah tries to throw a body punch but Kali avoids it by throwing Salah back against the cage.
Salah pushes Kali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kali is trying to stall.
Salah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A short right from Salah.
Kali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Salah.
A left hand lands to the body for Salah.
Salah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kali backwards.
A short right from Salah.
A left hand lands to the body for Salah.
Salah scores with a shot to the side of Kali's head. #ROC2#
Kali is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Salah.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mo Salah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kali takes a shot to the head.
Kali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salah is keeping busy.
Salah has Kali pressed against the cage, preventing Kali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Salah.
Salah digs a right hand into Kali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kali's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salah trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Salah on the inside.
Salah tries for a takedown but Kali manages to get underhooks.
Kali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salah has Kali pressed against the cage, preventing Kali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Kali fails to land.
Salah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salah lands a left hand.
Salah prevents Kali from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Salah blocking some punches.
Salah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kali.
A short right from Salah on the inside.
Salah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kali backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Salah.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salah.
Hol Kali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Salah.
Salah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kali.
Salah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Salah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kali backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salah. #T4#
Salah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kali is trying to push Salah away but Salah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salah blocking some punches.
Salah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kali is defending well for now.
Salah lands with a right to the head.
Salah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kali looking to slow down the pace here.
Salah tries to land knees in the clinch but Kali avoids the damage to the body.
Salah lands with a short punch from the 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salah lands a body shot.
Kali blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Salah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hol Kali's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kali tries to keep at a distance but Salah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salah lands a shoulder strike.
Salah lands with a right to the head.
Salah scores with a shot to the side of Kali's head.
Salah lands a nice shot to the body.
Salah throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Salah.
Kali wants to get back to striking at distance but Salah won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salah lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Kali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Salah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kali tries to break the clinch but Salah is controlling the position.
Salah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kali after a bit of a struggle.
Salah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kali avoids a wild elbow strike from Salah.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salah scores with a hook to the body.
Salah scores with a shoulder strike.
Salah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kali tries to circle away but Salah has him pinned against the cage.
Kali working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Salah.
Kali seems to have got his legs back now.
Salah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kali trying to stall but Salah improves his position.
Salah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kali backwards.
Kali is trying to break free.
Salah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mo Salah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kali tries to break the clinch but Salah is controlling the position.
Salah trying to land knees to the body.
Kali wants to get back to striking at distance but Salah won't allow it.
Kali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kali tries to break the clinch but Salah is controlling the position.
Salah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kali backwards. #T3#
Kali stalling in the clinch but Salah improves position.
Kali wants to stall.
Kali trying to stall but Salah improves his position.
Kali is trying to break the clinch but Salah has him pressed against the cage.
Salah blocks an uppercut.
Salah lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kali tries to stall but Salah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Salah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hol Kali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kali misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Salah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salah 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Salah!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kali misses with a left hand #CL#
and Costantini moves into the clinch.
Costantini lands with a right to the head.
Costantini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costantini lands with a right to the head.
Costantini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kali or not.
Costantini presses Kali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costantini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costantini lands a body shot.
Kali looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Costantini.
Costantini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kali or not.
Costantini presses Kali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Costantini.
A shot in the inside from Costantini.
Costantini scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costantini lands a nice uppercut.
Costantini scores with a shoulder strike.
Costantini lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Costantini on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Costantini scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Kali is rocked!
Costantini scores with a shoulder strike.
Kali is still on wobbly legs! Can Costantini finish him?
Nice body punch from Costantini - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Costantini - that landed with a thud.
Kali seems to have recovered his senses.
Costantini lands a left hand.
Costantini creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kali with a big uppercut! Kali tries to clinch up but Costantini pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kali to the mat! Kali covers up and Costantini unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ezio Costantini!
A very excited looking Ezio Costantini rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Kali thuds his right hand into Adam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kali.
Kali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kali misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Kali misses.
Kali cracks Adam with a good jab.
Adam is looking to land body kicks.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Adam darts in and clinches Kali up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Adam breaks from the clinch.
Kali scores with a hook.
Kali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kali swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Adam counters by clinching up. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kali's efforts to push away.
Adam is pushing Kali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam has a takedown stuffed.
Kali lands a jab.
Kali scores with a jab. Adam acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Adam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kali tries to avoid it but Adam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kali to the ground. Kali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Adam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Kali.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kali.
Kali throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Kali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Kali misses. #CL2#
Adam drives through and clinches with Kali against the cage.
Adam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hol Kali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tega Adam.
Adam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kali or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kali throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Kali scores with a hook.#CL2#
Adam drives through and clinches with Kali against the cage.
#T3##TD2#
Adam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Adam stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Adam gets a clinch.
Kali wants to stall.
Kali can't break the clinch.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kali gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kali looking to slow down the pace here.
Adam is trying to pull guard but Kali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kali wants to break free but Adam has control.
#T4#
A short right from Adam. #TD2#
Adam decides to pull guard.
Kali trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Adam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kali controls Adam momentarily but Adam frees himself.
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 Hol Kali will probably get the nod.
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#
Adam fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Adam has closed the distance and engaged Kali in a clinch.
Kali trying to stall but Adam improves his position.
#TD2#
Adam has picked Kali up - he's going for a ride! Adam dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kali is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Adam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Adam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adam looking to finish Kali with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kali!
Adam controlling the pace for now.
Adam avoids the attempt from Kali to control.#T2#
Adam controlling his opponent.
Adam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kali looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Adam is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kali has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kali is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Adam with a couple of short strikes.
Adam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adam with the ground and pound from mount.
Kali wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kali reaches up to try and control the position but Adam seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kali rolls and tries to escape and now Adam has his back!
#SUB2#
Adam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kali defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kali can't escape the position.
#T4#
Adam not allowing Kali to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kali showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kali is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.
Tega Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tega Adam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Adam dives in and grabs Kali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kali pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Kali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kali scores with a shot to the body.
Hol Kali is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kali. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam wants to counter the offense by Kali and move into the clinch position.
Kali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kali.
Adam is looking for the big counter here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kali, as that shot connected.
Kali connects with a body shot that sends Adam's belly button to the back.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kali.
Kali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kali misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Kali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Adam fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Kali misses with a hook to the body
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Kali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hol Kali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kali takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hol Kali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kali counters with a nice body shot.
Hol Kali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tega Adam.
Kali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kali.
Jab from Kali.#CL2#
Kali tries to keep at a distance but Adam has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tega Adam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A big right from Kali misses.
Adam fails with the takedown
and Kali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Jab by Kali.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but Kali shows good takedown defense.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kali lands a right hook to the body.
Adam misses with a body kick.
Kali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Kali scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Adam slips a straight right by Kali.
Adam wants to counter with a clinch but Kali pushes him away.#CL2#
Adam clinches up against the cage.
Adam tries to land knees in the clinch but Kali avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Adam breaks the clinch.
Kali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kali lands a jab to the nose.
Kali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adam gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Kali with a jab.
Kali jabs at Adam's body.
Kali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kali lands a jab.
Kali digs a good body shot into Adam's ribs.
Kali lands a glancing blow to the side of Adam's head.
Adam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kali lands a nice looking body shot.
Kali lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kali lands a head shot.
Adam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kali scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hol Kali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kali 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Kali finds it's target.
Humphries looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Humphries is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kali scores with a jab to the body.
Kali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Humphries rushes Kali and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Humphries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humphries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Humphries.
Kali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humphries.
Nice jab there from Kali.
Kali lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kali. Humphries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humphries tries to counter with a clinch but Kali shakes him off and moves away.
Kali lands with a cross. #T1#
Kali connects with a single shot there.
Kali scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kali taking a breather. #BC2#
Humphries breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Humphries closes the distance and clinches.
Kali can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Humphries drags the fight down to the ground.
Kali trying to control the position from guard on top but Humphries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humphries throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Humphries looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Humphries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kali looking to pass the guard.
Kali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Humphries keeping moving, preventing Kali from controlling successfully.
Humphries wants to sweep here but Kali controlling him for the moment.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kali misses with an uppercut.
Kali lands a head shot.
Kali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kali throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Humphries counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humphries.
Kali is trying to break free.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Humphries drags the fight down to the ground.
Kali tries to stand but Humphries is controlling from the bottom.
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Humphries pulls Kali in close to prevent any damage.
Humphries throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kali tries to free his leg and advance position but Humphries is retaining full guard.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hol Kali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Humphries defending well as Kali loads up on a big left hand.
Humphries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kali cracks a nice hook into Humphries's ribs.
Kali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kali looks to score with a jab to the body but Humphries is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Humphries's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Humphries moves into the clinch.
Kali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kali is trying to maintain a safe position but Humphries gets an underhook and turns Kali into the cage.
Kali seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Humphries is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kali has had enough of the clinch but Humphries keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Humphries pulls Kali into guard.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving.
Humphries is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Humphries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
Humphries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving. #SUB2#
Humphries is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kali defends well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Humphries wants to stand and escape but Kali is having none of it.
Kali tries to free his leg and advance position but Humphries is retaining full guard.
Kali trying to control the position from guard on top but Humphries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kali trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Humphries manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kali is trying to keep Humphries in close.
#SUB2#
Humphries drops back looking for a leg! Kali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kali manages to kick Humphries off! Humphries jumps back into Kali's guard.
Kali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humphries can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Kali is working an open guard so Humphries takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Kali there.
Kali throws a shot to the body.
Kali throws a right hand that Humphries ducks under and follows up with a left that Humphries also avoids with ease.
Kali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kali connects with a body shot that sends Humphries's belly button to the back.
Humphries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Humphries forces Kali back against the cage and clinches.
Kali avoiding damage as Humphries throws knees to the body.
Kali wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Kali can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Humphries has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kali uses from the top position.
Humphries keeping moving, preventing Kali from controlling successfully.
Humphries striking off his back but it's not causing Kali any problems.
Steve Humphries has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Humphries has his foot on Kali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kali works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Humphries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hol Kali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kali throws the left hand but Humphries avoids the punch easily.
Kali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Humphries with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kali misses with a straight left.
Steve Humphries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humphries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kali.
Kali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humphries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kali misses the jab.
Humphries takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kali dips to his left and cracks Humphries with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Kali scores with a four punch combination!
Kali thuds a left hand into Humphries's body.
Kali lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humphries moves out of range of the strikes.
Kali misses with a looping right.
Humphries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kali throws a good cross that connects.
Kali connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A punch combination from Humphries misses.
Kali scores with a jab to the head.
Humphries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kali to counter with a crisp jab.
Kali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Humphries is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kali. That snapped Humphries's head back.
Kali misses with a body shot.
Kali cracks a nice hook into Humphries's ribs.
Humphries needs to keep his hands up - Kali had a free shot at his head there.
Humphries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kali.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Kali does it's job there.
Humphries on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hol Kali is winning the standup battle so far.
Kali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A left lands for Kali.
Humphries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kali throws out a powerful jab.
Humphries ducks under a wild hook from Kali.
Kali looks to score with a jab to the body but Humphries is just out of range.
Humphries's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Humphries scrambles back to his feet.
Kali misses with a straight left.
Humphries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kali as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Kali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hol Kali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Humphries.
Humphries slips a jab from Kali.
A left lands for Kali.
Kali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Kali.
Kali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humphries.
Kali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Kali lands a jab to the nose.
Kali swings for the body but Humphries moves out of range.
Humphries blocks a jab.
Kali throws a hook to the side of Humphries's head but Humphries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humphries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kali.
Nice shot lands for Kali.
Humphries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kali.
Kali scores with a body shot.
Kali connects with a body shot.
Humphries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Humphries looks to land a body kick but Kali moved away.
Kali throws a jab but it's blocked by Humphries.
Kali stuns Humphries with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Donk. Kali catches Humphries right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Humphries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kali misses the target.
Kali keeps the fight on the outside.
Kali dips to his left and cracks Humphries with an uppercut!
Humphries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kali.
Kali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Humphries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Humphries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kali throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve Humphries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Humphries drops his hands momentarily and Kali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hol Kali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kali, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hol Kali!
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