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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kalam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elliott to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Kalam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Kalam has closed the distance and engaged Elliott in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kalam breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Kalam feints and as Elliott raises his hands in defense, Kalam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Elliott is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kalam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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 short body shot lands from Kalam as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Kalam pulls Elliott into guard.
Kalam is trying to keep Elliott in close.
Elliott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Elliott works over Kalam with some ground and pound from guard.
Elliott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalam trying to control the position.
Kalam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elliott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elliott is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalam has wrist control.
Elliott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalam looking to control.
Kalam has momentary wrist control but Elliott slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elliott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elliott defends well.#SUB2#
Kalam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elliott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elliott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elliott postures up in Kalam's guard and throws a big left but Kalam blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Elliott drops back looking for a leg! Kalam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalam manages to kick Elliott off! Elliott jumps back into Kalam's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Elliott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Elliott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##SUB#
Elliott seems to be looking for submissions.
Kalam works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kalam looking for subs off his back but Elliott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kalam wants to get back to full guard but Elliott has passed into side control.
Kalam looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Elliott stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kalam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elliott.#TD2#
Kalam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elliott scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kalam manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaharuddin Kalam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elliott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Elliott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kalam wants to pass the guard but Elliott is keeping the position.
Werner Elliott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Kalam gets to his feet - Elliott follows without any prompting.
Shaharuddin Kalam 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.#TD#
Elliott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalam to the mat! Kalam manages to get full guard.
Elliott cracks Kalam with a solid left hand.
Kalam has momentary wrist control but Elliott slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Kalam controls Elliott momentarily but Elliott frees himself.
Elliott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kalam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalam has momentary wrist control but Elliott slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalam is trying to keep Elliott in close.
Elliott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Elliott 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.
Kalam is trying to control the position but Elliott postures up.
Kalam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalam is breathing heavily.
Kalam has his hands on Elliott's head, controlling the position.
Kalam is trying to control the position but Elliott postures up. #T3#
Kalam looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalam, not yet.
Kalam pulls Elliott in close to his closed guard and prevents Elliott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elliott postures up and lands a big shot to Kalam's brow. #SUB#
Elliott is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elliott throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.#TD2#
Kalam gets a takedown into half guard.
Elliott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elliott is trying to keep Kalam in close.
Kalam looking to sit in guard and control but Elliott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kalam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elliott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliott is fighting to break Kalam's control of his arms but Kalam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Elliott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kalam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elliott to the mat! Elliott manages to get full guard.
Elliott wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalam wants to control from the top but Elliott keeps moving.
Kalam is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliott has wrist control.#SUB#
Elliott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalam trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Kalam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kalam trying to control from half guard but Elliott is working away.
Kalam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elliott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elliott is controlling Kalam's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Elliott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalam is keen to just control but Elliott is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kalam feints a jab promting Elliott to slip. Kalam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elliott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Werner Elliott has been cut.
Elliott shoots in for a double leg but Kalam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalam throws a sloppy head kick and Elliott moves out of range easily.
Elliott shoots in and drives through. Kalam sprawls well.#T3##CL2#
Kalam has Elliott up against the cage in a clinch.
Elliott tries to pull guard but Kalam holds him up against the cage and eventually Elliott drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Elliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalam is struggling to control the position.
Kalam tries a body shot but Elliott blocks it.
Elliott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kalam manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalam but Kalam pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Kalam shoots in and gets a takedown into Elliott's guard.#ES#
Elliott manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Kalam is trying to trip Elliott. He has hold of a leg but Elliott is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kalam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Kalam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Elliott, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliott misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kalam counters with a takedown into side control.
Elliott tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Elliott showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werner Elliott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kalam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalam tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalam defends well.
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalam!
#CL2#
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Kalam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalam pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kalam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kalam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Kalam tries to move to full mount but Mendoza actually manages to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalam in particular looking to stall.
Kalam wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendoza preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #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.
Kalam trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalam throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalam as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Kalam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kalam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendoza keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaharuddin Kalam dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kalam tries to clinch up
and Mendoza counters with a left and a right that stings Kalam. #TD2#
Kalam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalam lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza has momentary wrist control but Kalam slips an elbow through the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kalam. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalam wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving. #T1#
Mendoza trying to keep a closed guard but Kalam is proving a slippery customer.
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Kalam wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kalam stays in close to Mendoza's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mendoza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kalam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Kalam advances position into side control!
Mendoza can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to control but Kalam postures up.
Kalam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Kalam has control of an arm but Mendoza manages to advance to Kalam's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalam trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Mendoza working for the choke.
Kalam trying to control but not successfully.
Kalam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mendoza is staying active.#SUB#
Kalam showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB#
Mendoza looking to break Kalam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kalam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mendoza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mendoza looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Kalam is trying to shake Mendoza off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Mendoza won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Mendoza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalam.
Mendoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Adan Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalam shoots in for a double leg but Mendoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalam fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shaharuddin Kalam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kalam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kalam showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalam is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalam wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Kalam wants to stand up but Mendoza manages to regain full guard.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalam.
Kalam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kalam looking to sit in guard and control but Mendoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Kalam uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kalam misses with a low kick.
Kalam shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Kalam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendoza tries to avoid it but Kalam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendoza to the ground. Mendoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adan Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaharuddin Kalam.
No luck for Kalam with that takedown attempt.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Kalam gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Kalam throws an elbow but Mendoza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalam wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Kalam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kalam working away.
Kalam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalam wants to take a breather but Mendoza manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kalam. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendoza wants to control but Kalam passes easily into half guard.
Mendoza punching from the bottom.
Kalam trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaharuddin Kalam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalam 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaharuddin Kalam!
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