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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ajan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ajan manages to break the clinch.
Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ajan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ajan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ajan blocks an uppercut.
Ajan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ajan drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Ajan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajan, not yet.
Ajan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler throws a strike but Ajan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ajan preventing the sweep.
Chandler being controlled here, momentarily.
Chandler controls Ajan momentarily but Ajan frees himself.
Ajan is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Ajan stands up and waves to Chandler to follow him.
Chandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajan defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Ajan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ajan sprawls well. Ajan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Ajan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ali Ajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chandler.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ajan looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler misses with a double jab
and Ajan counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Ajan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ajan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Ajan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ajan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Ajan instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ajan.
Ajan is trying to drag Chandler to the mat but Chandler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ajan tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Ajan drops back down to his feet.
Ajan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ajan tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Ajan drops back down to his feet.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Ajan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Ajan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ajan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ajan has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ajan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler. #BC#
Ajan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler throws a combination. Ajan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Ajan sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ajan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
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 Ali Ajan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Ajan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage.
Ajan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chandler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Ajan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ajan as he jumps to the side.
Ajan shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ajan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ajan misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ajan with that takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ajan's head.
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
#T1#
Chandler looks for a takedown but Ajan sprawls well.
Chandler throws a head kick but Ajan moves out of range.
Ajan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ajan has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Ajan jumps guard but Chandler stands there with Ajan around his waist. Ajan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Ajan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ajan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ajan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Chandler throws a right and a left that Ajan avoids nicely.
Chandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Ajan clinches.
Ajan stalls.
Ajan tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler being controlled against the cage.
Ajan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chandler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ajan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Ajan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler counters with a body kick.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ajan shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ajan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ajan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ajan throws a lazy head kick
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ajan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajan shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Chandler tries to land a front kick but Ajan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler looks to land a combination but Ajan avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajan doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Ajan.
Ajan leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Ajan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Ajan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ajan tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali Ajan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ajan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ajan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Chandler 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler is looking to clinch.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Ajan.
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Ajan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Ajan persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ajan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Ajan on that attempt.
Ajan scores with a three punch combo!
Ajan swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ajan circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Ajan avoids nicely.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ajan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Chandler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ajan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Ajan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler stops Ajan from getting back to his feet.
Ajan wants to control but Chandler passes into side.
Ajan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ajan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ajan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chandler off and has taken his back!#T3#
Chandler trying to control the hands but Ajan won't let him.
Ajan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chandler just trying to survive but Ajan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ali Ajan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ajan is staying active.#SUB#
Ajan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chandler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ajan looking to break Chandler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chandler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ajan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chandler breaks Ajan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ajan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chandler controls the pace.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Ajan keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chandler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ajan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chandler, into his guard. #REVR#
Ajan trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Chandler.
I think Chandler 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Chandler!
A very excited looking Chris Chandler 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: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ajan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Ajan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odonnell is pulling down on Ajan's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ajan is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Odonnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ajan is looking to advance position but Odonnell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Odonnell tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ajan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Odonnell is looking for a kimura but Ajan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Odonnell to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Odonnell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ajan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odonnell.
Ajan gets back to full guard.
Odonnell distracts Ajan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odonnell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Odonnell prevents Ajan from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Ajan trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Odonnell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ajan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ajan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Odonnell pulls Ajan in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odonnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ajan.
Odonnell is pulling down on Ajan's head to control his posture.
Ajan looking to pass the guard.
Odonnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ajan postures up in Odonnell's guard and throws a big left but Odonnell blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ajan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Odonnell has Ajan up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ajan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Odonnell controlling Ajan's posture.
Ajan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajan wants to control from the top but Odonnell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Odonnell is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Odonnell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Ajan wants to control from the top but Odonnell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Odonnell gets a takedown into half guard.
Odonnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Ajan is trying to maintain the position but Odonnell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ajan is trying to stand.
Ajan wants to improve his position but Odonnell is controlling well.
Ajan trying to control but Odonnell postures up.
Ajan is breathing heavily.
Odonnell tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3##SUB#
Odonnell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ajan sees it coming and defends easily.
Odonnell passes into side control, despite Ajan's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Odonnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Odonnell lands an elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajan regains half guard.
Ajan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Odonnell manages to pass to mount!
Ajan is looking to improve his position but Odonnell isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Odonnell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ajan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ajan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Odonnell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ajan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Odonnell did well to prevent Ajan getting side control.
Odonnell is holding on to half guard well.
Odonnell manages to get to full guard.
Odonnell trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan 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.#T1#
Ajan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ajan throws a leg kick that misses.
Odonnell avoids the head kick by Ajan.
Ajan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Ajan gets a takedown into half guard.
Odonnell trying to control but Ajan postures up.
#T2#
Odonnell is concentrating on defense, preventing Ajan from advancing position. #SUB#
Odonnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Odonnell is refusing to be controlled, as Ajan sits in half guard.
Ajan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Odonnell defending well though. #T3#
Ajan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odonnell's head.
Odonnell is not content to let Ajan control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Odonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ajan is fending him off so far but Odonnell persists. Nope, Ajan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Odonnell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ajan quickly recovers to half guard.
Ajan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajan has hold of Odonnell's hands but Odonnell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ajan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Ajan tries to kick Odonnell off but Odonnell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Odonnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ajan wants to control but Odonnell passes into side.
#SU#
Odonnell stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ajan throws a head kick but Odonnell moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Ajan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Ajan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ajan feints and as Whitehead raises his hands in defense, Ajan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ajan 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.
Whitehead throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Whitehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ajan wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving.
Whitehead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Whitehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ajan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitehead wants to stand but Ajan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ajan managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ajan wants to hit a switch here but Whitehead passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ajan there!
Ajan wants to control but Whitehead is having none of it.
Ajan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Whitehead stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ajan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Ajan shoots in but Whitehead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whitehead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ajan looks winded!
Ajan fails with the takedown#CL#
and Whitehead counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Ajan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whitehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ajan is keeping the position for now.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Whitehead stands up from Ajan's guard - Whitehead perhaps looking for a knockout.
Whitehead wants to clinch up but Ajan keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Ajan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Whitehead counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whitehead. #TD2#
Ajan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ajan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Whitehead gets to his feet - Ajan follows without any prompting.
Ajan shoots in for a takedown but Whitehead shows good takedown defense.
Hollis Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Ajan.
Ajan leaves Whitehead with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Ajan tries to keep at a distance but Whitehead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ajan jumps guard but Whitehead stands there with Ajan around his waist. Ajan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Whitehead is looking for a takedown.
Ajan wants a takedown.
Ajan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ajan has Whitehead pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollis Whitehead dominated that round.
That's time! Whitehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ajan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitehead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitehead went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ajan sprawls well. Ajan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whitehead gets slowly back to his feet.
Ajan is looking for the big counter here.
Whitehead dives in and grabs Ajan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ajan pushes down on Whitehead's head and hops out.
Ajan shoots in looking for a takedown. Whitehead tries to sprawl out of it but Ajan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whitehead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Whitehead gets tackled into the cage by Ajan. Ajan maintains the clinch. #T1#
Ajan trying to stall but Whitehead improves his position.
Ajan stalling the fight.
#BC#
Whitehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ajan gets tackled into the cage by Whitehead. Whitehead maintains the clinch.
Ajan looking for a takedown.
Ajan is breathing heavily.
Whitehead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ajan's efforts to push away.#BC#
Whitehead breaks the clinch.
Ajan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollis Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Ajan.#T2##CL#
Whitehead forces Ajan back against the cage and clinches.
Ajan can't get the takedown.
Whitehead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitehead wants a takedown but no success here.
Whitehead fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Whitehead pulls Ajan into guard.
Ajan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ajan won't allow Whitehead to sweep him here.
Ajan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Whitehead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Ajan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitehead scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Whitehead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ajan instigates a clinch.
Whitehead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ajan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whitehead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ajan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whitehead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ajan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ajan has Whitehead pressed against the cage, preventing Whitehead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollis Whitehead 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#
Ajan has managed to clinch.
Whitehead is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ajan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitehead to keep the fight standing.
Whitehead is pressed up against the cage. Ajan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whitehead down to the mat. Whitehead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ajan is defended easily by Whitehead.
Ajan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWhitehead.
Hollis Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Ajan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitehead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ajan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Ajan moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ajan effectively controlling the action here.
Whitehead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ajan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whitehead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ajan pinned against the cage. Ajan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ajan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ajan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
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.#CL2#
Ajan rushes Whitehead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ajan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Ajan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ajan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whitehead's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Ajan clinches up against the cage.
Ajan lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ajan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Whitehead stops a takedown attempt from Ajan.
Whitehead is looking to take this one to the mat.
Whitehead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ajan's elbow.
Whitehead lands an elbow that stopped Ajan in his tracks for a moment.
Ajan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitehead to keep the fight standing.
Ali Ajan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whitehead prevents the takedown attempt.
Ajan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ajan is trying to push Whitehead away but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Whitehead tries to score a body lock takedown but Ajan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whitehead has Ajan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ajan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitehead wants a takedown but no success here.
Whitehead misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Ajan gets control of Whitehead's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ajan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ajan seems keen to control Whitehead's posture.#SU#
Whitehead stands up and waves to Ajan to follow him.
Ali Ajan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollis Whitehead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehead shoots in and drives through. Ajan sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Ajan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whitehead 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollis Whitehead!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ajan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ajan shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ajan shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ajan shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Ajan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Ajan.
Ajan misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Ajan looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo but Ajan just gets out of the way.
Ajan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ajan somewhat.
Ali Ajan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Ajan persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Ajan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ajan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ajan is defended easily by Campbell.
Ajan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ajan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ajan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Campbell counters with a solid body kick.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Ajan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2##CL#
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ajan avoids a wild elbow strike from Campbell.#TD#
Campbell pulls guard effortlessly.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajan tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Ajan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell is pulling down on Ajan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ajan, at least for the moment.
Campbell trying to control the position.
#T3#
Campbell wants to improve his position but instead Ajan has moved into half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Ajan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campbell wants to control but Ajan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ajan wants to take a breather but Campbell is having none of it.
Ajan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ajan prevents Campbell from improving his position.
Ajan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Campbell wants to control but Ajan is keeping busy.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ajan is taking a breather. Campbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Campbell.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Ajan closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Ajan pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Ajan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ajan breaks the clinch.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ajan but Ajan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Campbell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ajan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campbell swivels and escapes.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Ajan.
Ajan has his takedown stuffed
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
Ajan misses with a body shot.
Leonard Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ajan moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ajan is pressed up against the cage. Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ajan down to the mat. Ajan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Ajan tries to clinch but Campbell moves away
and Campbell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ajan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ajan shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell tried to counter with a leg kick but Ajan avoided it.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Ajan.
Ajan looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ajan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ajan closes the distance and clinches.
Ajan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Campbell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ajan scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head. #T2#
Campbell fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ajan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ajan has Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ajan is struggling to control the position.
Ajan tries to pull guard but Campbell won't allow it.
#TD#
Campbell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ajan regains guard immediately.
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!
Ajan working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Ajan has control of Campbell's left arm, preventing Campbell from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ajan looking for subs off his back but Campbell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ajan is breathing heavily.
Campbell is pressing down on Ajan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ajan is holding on for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ajan tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Campbell stands up from half guard.
Ajan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Campbell counters with an outside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Campbell has managed to clinch.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Campbell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ajan tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ajan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Campbell counters with a one-two to the body.
Ajan closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Ajan pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Ajan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Ajan.
Ajan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campbell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Campbell misses with some punches.
Ajan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campbell.
Ajan tries for a takedown but Campbell manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ajan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Ajan gets control of Campbell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ajan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Ajan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajan keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Campbell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campbell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ajan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##ES2#
Ajan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ajan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ajan dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Ajan's head and hops out.
Ajan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ajan dives in for a single leg takedown but Campbell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Campbell tried to counter with a leg kick but Ajan avoided it.
Ajan 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.#T4#
Ajan tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
Ajan swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
As Campbell backs off Ajan throws a huge counter combo but Campbell manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Ajan on that attempt.
Campbell scores with a leg kick.
Ajan throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range. #CL#
Campbell instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ajan can't break the clinch.
Ali Ajan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Campbell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Leonard Campbell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Campbell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ajan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Talley can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Ajan breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Ajan shoots in and bounces Talley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Talley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ajan managing to control the position.
Ajan is trying to keep Talley in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Ajan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Talley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ajan 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.#SUB2#
Ajan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talley is aware though and is defending well.
Talley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Talley wanted to stand there but Ajan had control of the position.
Talley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ajan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A combination from Ajan does no damage.
Talley tries to counter with a takedown but Ajan is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Talley tries to keep at a distance but Ajan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ajan jumps into guard, dragging Talley to the mat.
Talley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ajan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Ajan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ajan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Talley passes into half guard.
Talley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ajan wants to control but Talley passes into side.
Talley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ajan is avoiding damage well.
#SU#
Talley decides to stand back up. Talley steps back and let's Ajan get back to his feet.
Talley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##TD2#
Ajan dives in and scores a takedown into Talley's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ajan wants to stand but Talley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ajan wants to stand and escape but instead Talley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Talley postures up.
Talley won't allow Ajan to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ajan 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##TD2#
Ajan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ajan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talley is controlling Ajan's posture.
Talley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Ajan stands up from Talley's guard - Ajan perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ajan takes a swing at Talley's ribcage but misses.
Talley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ajan manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Ajan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Ajan is thwarting Talley's attempts to control the position.
Talley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Talley is staying active underneath Ajan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ajan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Talley gets back to full guard.
Talley keeping moving, preventing Ajan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Talley is trying to control the position but Ajan postures up.
Talley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Ajan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ajan has managed to get both his arms back between Talley's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajan trying to control but Talley is working from the bottom.
Talley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ajan controls the pace.
Talley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ajan won't allow Talley to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Ajan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Talley keeping moving, preventing Ajan from controlling successfully.
Talley looking to control.
Ajan is looking to pass into half guard but Talley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Talley is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ajan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ajan is breathing heavily.
Talley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Talley wants to control from the top but Ajan keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Ajan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ajan wants to get back to his feet but Talley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ajan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Talley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ajan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Ajan pushes Talley off and gets back to his feet.
Ali Ajan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ajan clinches.
Ajan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ajan 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##TD2#
Ajan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ajan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Talley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ajan's guard! Nice work there by Talley!
Ajan pulls Talley in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ajan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Talley passes into half guard.
Ajan 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.
Talley prevents Ajan from standing back up.
Talley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Talley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ajan pushes Talley off but Talley dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talley controlling from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajan is looking for a sweep.
Ajan is trying to work for a sweep but Talley has mounted him!
Ajan tries to hold on but Talley pushes him away.
Talley lands with some strikes.
Ajan tries to reverse the position but Talley maintains control.
Ajan tries to hold on but Talley pushes him away. #T3#
Talley landing strikes from the mount and Ajan is in trouble!
Ajan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Talley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ajan wants to get up but he can't break Talley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Talley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ajan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ajan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Talley controls Ajan momentarily but Ajan frees himself.
Talley pulls Ajan in to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ali Ajan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ajan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adolph Talley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali Ajan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Talley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolph Talley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ajan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Ajan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 829 Round 2
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Ajan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan leaves Ajan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Morgan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morgan prevents Ajan from improving his position.
Ajan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Ajan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Ajan defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ajan defends it well.
Ajan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ajan trying to control here.
Ajan wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Morgan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morgan passes to side control. #SUB2#
Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ajan being controlled for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ajan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ajan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morgan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ajan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajan struggling a bit here.
Morgan controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Ajan moves out of range easily.
Ajan swinging wildly here.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Ajan moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Ajan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Ajan circles away.
Ajan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan shoots in but Ajan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ajan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ajan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ajan somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ajan moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.#T1#
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Morgan forces Ajan back against the cage and clinches.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ajan prevents it.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Ajan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ali Ajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Morgan.#TD#
Ajan decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Ajan is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Ajan had control of the position. #T2#
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Ajan.
Morgan is working Ajan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ajan is keeping the position for now.
Matt Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan is fighting to break Ajan's control of his arms but Ajan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ajan misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Morgan counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Morgan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morgan wants to stand but Ajan is controlling the position.
Morgan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajan is one step ahead there.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ajan. #T4#
Ajan throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ajan's guard. Nice move by Morgan!#REVB#
Morgan stays in close to Ajan's body and controls the position.
Ajan is trying to hold Morgan in close to prevent damage but Morgan has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Morgan seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ajan moves into full guard.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Ajan won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ajan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ajan tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Ajan shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Ajan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ajan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajan moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ajan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Morgan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ajan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Morgan is looking to stand up but Ajan won't let him.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morgan landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan wants to stand but Ajan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morgan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morgan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Ajan is keeping the position.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Ajan won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ajan. Ajan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ajan tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ajan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Ajan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Ajan pulls guard effortlessly.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ajan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Ajan wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Ajan is looking to sweep but instead, Morgan has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Matt Morgan!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Matt Morgan!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Matt Morgan!
Matt Morgan wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 829 Round 1
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ajan shoots and misses
and Schumacher counters with a one-two to the body.
Ajan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schumacher as he avoids it easily.
Ajan blocks a head kick by Schumacher.
Ajan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schumacher tries to clinch up.
Ajan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ajan has managed to clinch.
Schumacher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Ajan breaks the clinch.
Ajan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan has his takedown stuffed
and Schumacher counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajan avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Schumacher closes the distance and pushes Ajan back into the cage.#T1#
Ajan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schumacher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schumacher is trying to force a seperation but Ajan has the dominant position.#BC#
Ajan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ajan moves into the clinch.
Schumacher is trying to pull guard but Ajan has him pressed against the cage.
Ajan leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Ajan drags the fight down to the ground.
Schumacher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ajan's guard.
Ajan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schumacher. #T2#
Ajan is pulling down on Schumacher's head. It's preventing any offense from Schumacher, at least for the moment.
Ajan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Schumacher stands up and waves to Ajan to follow him.
Ajan stuffs the takedown attempt from Schumacher. Schumacher gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
A left and a right from Schumacher both land. Nice combination.
Ajan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schumacher counters with a left and a right that stings Ajan.
Schumacher tries for a takedown but Ajan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schumacher looks winded!#CL#
Ajan has closed the distance and engaged Schumacher in a clinch.
Ajan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schumacher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ajan to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Ajan.
#TD#
Ajan gets control of Schumacher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ajan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schumacher trying to control but Ajan is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ajan is looking for a triangle but Schumacher pushes his legs off easily.
Schumacher trying to control but Ajan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ajan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Ajan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ajan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ajan throws a head kick but Schumacher moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ajan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch combination from Ajan misses.
Ajan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schumacher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schumacher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ajan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ajan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Schumacher. No joy for Ajan on that attempt.
Ajan blocks the body kick.
Ajan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schumacher is fending him off so far but Ajan persists. Nope, Schumacher circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajan darts in looking for a takedown but Schumacher gets double underhooks and turns Ajan into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ajan shoots and misses
letting Schumacher counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Schumacher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ajan is wriggling around but Schumacher manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Schumacher tries to pass to full mount but Ajan defends it. #SUB2#
Schumacher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ajan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schumacher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schumacher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ajan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ajan is pressing down on Schumacher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ajan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ajan seems keen to control Schumacher's posture.
Schumacher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ajan pulls Schumacher in close to his closed guard and prevents Schumacher from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ajan keeping full guard, as Schumacher tries to pass.
Ajan pulls Schumacher in to control the position. #T3#
Schumacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ajan is looking for a triangle but Schumacher pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ajan fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Schumacher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ajan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Ajan pushes Schumacher off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Ajan dives in and grabs Schumacher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schumacher pushes down on Ajan's head and hops out.
Ajan tries to clinch
and Schumacher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Schumacher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Ajan kicks Schumacher off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Ajan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ajan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Ali Ajan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ajan misses with a few strikes there.
Schumacher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ajan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schumacher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schumacher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ajan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Schumacher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Ajan pushes Schumacher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Ajan closes the distance and clinches.
Schumacher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schumacher tries to pull guard but Ajan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Ajan gets control of Schumacher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ajan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ajan keeping moving, preventing Schumacher from controlling successfully.
Ajan has control of Schumacher's left arm, preventing Schumacher from doing any damage.
Ajan keeping full guard, as Schumacher tries to pass. #SUB#
Ajan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schumacher defends well.
Schumacher is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajan has wrist control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schumacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ajan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schumacher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Schumacher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Ajan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Ajan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schumacher avoids it really well and circles away.
Schumacher darts in looking for a takedown but Ajan gets double underhooks and turns Schumacher into the cage.
Ajan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ajan goes for a double leg but Schumacher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schumacher continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Ajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajan fails with a takedown attempt.
Schumacher throws a big counter head kick but Ajan avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Ajan. #T4#
Ajan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Schumacher.#TD2#
Schumacher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ajan is trying to defend but Schumacher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajan controlling the position for now.
Schumacher is looking to take a break and control but Ajan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Ajan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ajan, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Ali Ajan!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ali Ajan!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ali Ajan!
Ali Ajan wins by unanimous decision!
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