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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Aladji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowen darts in looking for a takedown but Aladji gets double underhooks and turns Bowen into the cage.
Aladji throws a right hand that Bowen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowen also avoids with ease.
Aladji looks winded!
Aladji fails to land the takedown.
Bowen fails to land the takedown.
Bowen fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Bowen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen tries to clinch up but Aladji circles away and keeps his distance.
Aladji throws a lazy head kick
and Bowen counters with a three punch combo that has Aladji backing up. Aladji nods at Bowen to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Bowen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aladji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowen somewhat.#CL2#
Aladji gets a clinch. #BC#
Bowen breaks the clinch.
Aladji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowen.
Aladji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowen defends it well.#CL#
Bowen closes the distance and clinches.
Aladji is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowen to keep the fight standing.
Aladji wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bowen stalling in the clinch but Aladji improves position.
Aladji being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Bowen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Aladji manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bowen controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowen can't break the clinch.
Bowen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aladji.
Bowen trying to stall but Aladji improves his position.
Aladji jumps guard but Bowen stands there with Aladji around his waist. Aladji gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bowen wants to get back to striking at distance but Aladji won't allow it.
Aladji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Bowen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bowen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Bowen wants to stand but Aladji is controlling the position. #SUB#
Bowen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aladji is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bowen has his foot on Aladji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aladji works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowen being controlled here, momentarily.
Bowen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aladji is in close to Bowen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bowen trying to keep a closed guard but Aladji is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aladji circles away.
Bowen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bowen shoots for a takedown but Aladji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aladji shoots for a takedown but Bowen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown but Aladji shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aladji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdourahmane Aladji will probably get the nod.
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#
Bowen dives in for a single leg takedown but Aladji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bowen fails with the takedown.
Bowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aladji swivels and escapes.
Aladji was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Aladji misses #CL#
and Bowen moves into the clinch.
Bowen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aladji is defending well for now.
Aladji tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bowen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aladji is breathing heavily.
Bowen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aladji is defending well.
Aladji throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Bowen stalling in the clinch but Aladji improves position. #BC2#
Aladji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aladji looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bowen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aladji wants to improve his position but Bowen is controlling well.
Aladji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowen.
Bowen drops an elbow to the side of Aladji's head.
Aladji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aladji is trying to control but can't.
Bowen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aladji trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Bowen working over Aladji with some ground and pound. Aladji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aladji wants to get back to full guard.
Aladji trying to control from the bottom.
Bowen wants to stand up but Aladji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Aladji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aladji swivels and escapes.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Aladji. No joy for Bowen on that attempt.
Aladji slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aladji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aladji thinks about the counter body kick.
Bowen shoots for a takedown but Aladji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aladji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aladji throws a body punch but Bowen moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowen is defended easily by Aladji.#T4#
Bowen closes the distance and clinches up with Aladji, looking for a takedown. Bowen pushes Aladji against the cage but Aladji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Bowen backs off Aladji throws a huge counter combo but Bowen manages to avoid it all.
Abdourahmane Aladji seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Aladji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bowen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bowen pushes Aladji away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aladji gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Aladji has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aladji gets tackled into the cage by Bowen. Bowen maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdourahmane Aladji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Aladji gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bowen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Bowen clinches up against the cage.
Aladji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bowen.
Bowen fails to pull guard.
Bowen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Bowen jumps guard.
#T1##SUB#
Bowen looking for a guillotine here but Aladji defends easily.
#SU2#
Aladji stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aladji sprawls well. Aladji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Bowen looking to score a takedown here. Aladji is defending well but Bowen drives through and ends up in Aladji's guard.#T2#
Bowen throws a big elbow that misses.
Aladji is looking to stand up but Bowen isn't so interested in that idea.
Aladji lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Aladji stopping the sweep attempt from Bowen.#SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aladji defends it easily.#T3#
Aladji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aladji throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowen's head but Bowen avoids it well.
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aladji is controlling him well.
Bowen is not content to let Aladji control the position.
Aladji working the strikes but Bowen uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Aladji is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bowen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bowen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aladji wants to control but Bowen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aladji looking for a sweep but Bowen has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SU#
Bowen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fletcher Bowen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aladji 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdourahmane Aladji!
Abdourahmane Aladji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Humphries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Aladji decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Aladji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Aladji working for a triangle but Humphries defends it easily.
Humphries controlling from the top position.
Aladji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladji trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Humphries is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Humphries working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aladji's head.#T1#
Aladji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aladji is breathing heavily.
Humphries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aladji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humphries slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Humphries throws an elbow that misses. Aladji uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Humphries's guard. Nice move by Aladji!#REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Humphries seems keen to control Aladji's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Humphries can do anything to dispel that myth.
Humphries tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humphries trying to keep a closed guard but Aladji is proving a slippery customer.
Aladji is fighting to break Humphries's control of his arms but Humphries is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Humphries scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Humphries cracks Aladji with a big elbow.
Aladji is letting Humphries control him for a moment.
Humphries looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Humphries works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Humphries is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aladji's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Humphries 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.
Humphries works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Humphries is staying tight to Aladji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Humphries lands a nice forearm strike. #T4##SU2#
Humphries decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Humphries closes the distance and pushes Aladji back into the cage.
Humphries wants a takedown but no success here.
Humphries can't get the takedown.
Aladji is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Humphries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aladji shoots and misses #TD2#
and Humphries counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humphries looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries is nestled in close to Aladji, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Humphries dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Humphries shoots in for a takedown but Aladji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aladji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Humphries shoots in and drives through. Aladji sprawls well.
Aladji shoots in for a double leg but Humphries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aladji lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Humphries has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Humphries and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Humphries as Aladji shoots in.
Humphries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aladji's waist but Aladji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humphries off to one side.
Abdourahmane Aladji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Humphries.
Aladji slips a jab from Humphries.
Aladji tries to counter by clinching up but Humphries breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Humphries gets a double leg takedown into Aladji's guard.
Aladji being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladji doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Humphries controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Humphries.
Humphries is in close to Aladji's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humphries connects with a couple of short punches.
Humphries tries to free his leg and advance position but Aladji is retaining full guard.
Humphries engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Humphries shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aladji defends it nicely.#TD2#
Humphries drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Humphries connects with a couple of short punches.
Aladji throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Aladji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Humphries is one step ahead there.
Humphries lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Humphries connects with a couple of short punches.
Humphries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humphries sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephen Humphries has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Humphries lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Humphries avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aladji controls Humphries momentarily but Humphries frees himself.
Humphries must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Humphries sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Humphries gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Humphries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Humphries fails to land the takedown.
Humphries throws a sloppy head kick and Aladji moves out of range easily.
Aladji throws a big counter combination but Humphries scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aladji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Humphries tries to avoid it but Aladji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Humphries to the ground. Humphries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aladji slaps away a takedown attempt from Humphries, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Aladji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Humphries!
Humphries stops Aladji from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Aladji decides to stand back up. #T1#
Humphries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Humphries throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Humphries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aladji, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Humphries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Humphries has closed the distance and engaged Aladji in a clinch.
Humphries stalling against the cage.
Aladji wants to break free but Humphries has control.
Humphries fails to pull guard.
Abdourahmane Aladji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Humphries.#T2#
Humphries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aladji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Humphries up against the cage.
Humphries tries to land knees in the clinch but Aladji avoids the damage to the body.
Humphries can't get the takedown.
Humphries fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Humphries fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aladji wants to get back to striking at distance but Humphries won't allow it.
Humphries is working for takedown but Aladji is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Aladji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aladji fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Humphries has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aladji clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Humphries keeps control of the position easily here as Aladji tries to buck him off.
Humphries is not going to allow Aladji to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Aladji is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Humphries gets his way!
Humphries connects with a big shot to the side of Aladji's head.
#T4#
Aladji trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Humphries controls the position.
Humphries gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Humphries not allowing Aladji to control his hands.
Aladji wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries biding his time, controlling Aladji.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Humphries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Humphries 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Humphries!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Aladji bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramirez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aladji off and has taken his back!
Aladji tries to break free.
#SUB#
Aladji is in a bad position with Ramirez working for a choke. Aladji manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Aladji wanted to stand there but Ramirez had control of the position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Aladji's head to control his posture.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aladji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aladji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Aladji is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aladji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aladji seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Aladji controlling him for the moment.
Aladji advances position into side control!
Ramirez is trying to control Aladji's posture but Aladji avoids it. #SU2#
Aladji has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aladji shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Aladji and move into the clinch.
Aladji shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdourahmane Aladji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Aladji misses. #T3#
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ramirez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aladji lands a nice shot to the body.
Aladji tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Aladji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aladji looks winded!#CL2#
Aladji has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aladji to keep the fight standing.
Aladji leaning against his opponent.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aladji smiles and moves away.
#T4##TD2#
Aladji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aladji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aladji.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Aladji is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdourahmane Aladji dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Aladji throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
As Aladji tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Aladji manages to avoid the attempt.
Aladji shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Aladji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Aladji decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramirez to his feet.
Aladji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aladji feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Aladji closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.#BC2#
Aladji breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Aladji kicks Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
Aladji is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aladji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aladji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danilo Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Aladji drags the fight down to the ground.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SU#
Ramirez gets to his feet - Aladji follows without any prompting.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the temple. Aladji shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aladji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Aladji counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Aladji manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Aladji.
Aladji shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Aladji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Aladji tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Aladji manages to avoid the attempt.
Danilo Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdourahmane Aladji.#T3##CL#
Aladji tries to keep at a distance but Ramirez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aladji.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aladji keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramirez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aladji's brow.
Aladji fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Aladji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Aladji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramirez is staying active underneath Aladji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Aladji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aladji throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Aladji is proving a slippery customer.
Aladji trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramirez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdourahmane Aladji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aladji goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Aladji. Aladji gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aladji manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Aladji bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aladji 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.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aladji is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aladji is taking a breather. Ramirez 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.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aladji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aladji is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Danilo Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdourahmane Aladji.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aladji is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Aladji circles away and we're back to standing.
Aladji misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aladji enables Ramirez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aladji manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Aladji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez wants to get up but he can't break Aladji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aladji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #SU#
Ramirez gets to his feet - Aladji follows without any prompting.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
And Aladji tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Aladji fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Aladji gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Aladji's head to control him but Aladji postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aladji trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aladji 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdourahmane Aladji!
Abdourahmane Aladji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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