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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ntsama shoots in but no luck this time.
Mondragon lands a jab to Ntsama's midsection.
Mondragon looks for the body kick but Ntsama saw that one coming.
Mondragon scores with a one two! Ntsama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mondragon moves in looking to clinch but Ntsama pushes him off.
Mondragon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice cross by Mondragon.
Ntsama misses with a low kick.
Ntsama avoids the head kick by Mondragon.
Mondragon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ntsama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mondragon somewhat.
Ntsama is looking to clinch but Mondragon is avoiding it.
Ntsama throws a sloppy head kick
and Mondragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mondragon moves into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Mondragon successfully pulls guard.
Ntsama scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Ntsama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ntsama works his way back into a safe position though.
Mondragon is looking to stand up but Ntsama isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ntsama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mondragon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mondragon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mondragon is pulling down on Ntsama's head. It's preventing any offense from Ntsama, at least for the moment.
Ntsama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Ntsama from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mondragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ntsama trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ntsama as he jumps to the side.
Ntsama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ntsama fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondragon slaps away a takedown attempt from Ntsama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lumfuankenda Ntsama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mondragon digs a good body shot into Ntsama's ribs.
Mondragon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondragon stuffs the takedown.
Mondragon slips a jab from Ntsama.
Ntsama doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Mondragon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mondragon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ntsama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mondragon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Ntsama rushes Mondragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ntsama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##TD#
Ntsama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mondragon's guard.
Mondragon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ntsama's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondragon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mondragon throwing strikes but missing.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ntsama keeps moving.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ntsama manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mondragon pulls Ntsama in close to his closed guard and prevents Ntsama from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Mondragon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ntsama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mondragon swivels and escapes.#TD#
Ntsama 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.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ntsama wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Ntsama is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ntsama tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Ntsama is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ntsama avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ntsama is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mondragon is pressing down on Ntsama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ntsama is holding on for now.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Ntsama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Ntsama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mondragon. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ntsama tries to land a front kick but Mondragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mondragon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mondragon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondragon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ntsama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ntsama lands a nice hook to Mondragon's body. Mondragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ntsama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mondragon counters with a left and a right that stings Ntsama. #T4##CL2#
Mondragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mondragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ntsama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lumfuankenda Ntsama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Mondragon.#BC#
Ntsama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mondragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mondragon tries for a takedown but Ntsama circles away easily#CL#
and Ntsama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ntsama dodges an elbow strike from Mondragon.
Ntsama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mondragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Ntsama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ntsama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mondragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Mondragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ntsama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ntsama wants it to stay on the feet.
Mondragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ntsama is looking for a counter combo.
Ntsama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ntsama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Lumfuankenda Ntsama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Mondragon.#CL#
Ntsama pushes Mondragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Mondragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mondragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ntsama pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Ntsama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondragon is defended easily by Ntsama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ntsama takes the fight into the clinch.
Mondragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mondragon prevents a body shot from Ntsama. #BC#
Ntsama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mondragon fails with a takedown attempt.
Ntsama shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ntsama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ntsama seems content to control.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Ntsama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ntsama is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Ntsama is looking for a kimura here.
Ntsama controlling the action here.
Ntsama is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Mondragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ntsama. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mondragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santiago Mondragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ntsama throws out a leg kick but Mondragon moves out of range and Ntsama only half commits.
Nice sprawl there from Mondragon as Ntsama shoots in.
Ntsama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Mondragon blocks the low kick.
Mondragon fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mondragon has Ntsama up against the cage in a clinch.
Mondragon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ntsama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Ntsama has picked Mondragon up - he's going for a ride! Ntsama dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Ntsama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mondragon wants to control but Ntsama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Ntsama is going to stand back up.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Ntsama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ntsama from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Ntsama is going to stand back up.
Lumfuankenda Ntsama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Mondragon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ntsama stops Mondragon from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lumfuankenda Ntsama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondragon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Mondragon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mondragon pulls Al Saadoun into guard.
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing Al Saadoun from standing up.
Mondragon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Al Saadoun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondragon wants to sweep here but Al Saadoun controlling him for the moment.
Al Saadoun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Saadoun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Saadoun's guard.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mondragon is controlling him. #SUB2#
Mondragon 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.
Al Saadoun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondragon on the ground.
Al Saadoun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Saadoun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mondragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.#CL#
Al Saadoun clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mondragon's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Al Saadoun pulls guard.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is looking to stand up but Al Saadoun won't let him.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Al Saadoun looking for subs off his back but Mondragon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Al Saadoun is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Saadoun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Mondragon passes into side.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon trying to control the action but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Mondragon dominated that round.
That's time! Al Saadoun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mondragon fails with the takedown.#CL#
Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.#BC#
Al Saadoun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mondragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Saadoun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Saadoun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mondragon shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well. He's pushed Mondragon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Saadoun tries a head kick but it misses.
Mondragon misses with a head kick.
Al Saadoun looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Saadoun wants it to stay on the feet.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Mondragon.#CL#
Al Saadoun drives through and clinches with Mondragon against the cage.
#TD#
Al Saadoun pulls guard.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Al Saadoun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Al Saadoun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Mondragon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Saadoun has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mondragon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Al Saadoun.#SU2#
Mondragon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mondragon tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun circles away easily#TD#
and Al Saadoun counters with a shoot takedown. Mondragon fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Al Saadoun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mondragon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here. #T3#
Al Saadoun is working hard here to advance position.
Santiago Mondragon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand back up but Mondragon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mondragon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Saadoun defending well though.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Saadoun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Saadoun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Saadoun is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Al Saadoun darts in and clinches Mondragon up against the cage.
Al Saadoun can't break the clinch.
Al Saadoun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mondragon being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Al Saadoun turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Al Saadoun manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in and bounces Mondragon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Mondragon controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mondragon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mondragon is controlling Al Saadoun's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mondragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mondragon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun circles away.
Al Saadoun attempts a counter takedown but Mondragon avoids it well and moves away.
Al Saadoun leaves Mondragon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mondragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun. #T2#
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Al Saadoun stalls from top position.
Al Saadoun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T3#
Al Saadoun working away.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Mondragon has his arm trapped.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Saadoun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up.
Ground and pound from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Mondragon is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Mondragon with that takedown attempt.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Mondragon.#TD#
Al Saadoun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break Mondragon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is looking to work some ground and pound but Mondragon has wrist control.
Al Saadoun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Al Saadoun.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Saadoun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Al Saadoun misses.
Mondragon misses with a wild combination.
Al Saadoun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mondragon defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mondragon.
Mondragon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well. He's pushed Mondragon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mondragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Saadoun slows the pace down.
Mondragon tries to buck Al Saadoun off but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Mondragon throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Al Saadoun throws a strike aimed at the side of Mondragon's head but Mondragon avoids it well.
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.
Al Saadoun slips a nice elbow through Mondragon's hands, connecting with Mondragon's forehead.
Al Saadoun tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mondragon.
Mondragon wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mondragon uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Al Saadoun gets to his feet - Mondragon follows without any prompting.
Mondragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Mondragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun looks to land a combination. Mondragon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Mondragon has been cut.
Mondragon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mondragon jumps into guard, dragging Al Saadoun to the mat.
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mondragon is standing up over Al Saadoun. Al Saadoun looks to escape but Mondragon dives into side control.
#T3#
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep but Mondragon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Al Saadoun tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine from mount but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
Al Saadoun is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Saadoun is looking to escape. #SUB#
Mondragon working for a guillotine from mount but Al Saadoun is in no mood to give up.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Mondragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Mondragon's cut.
That's time! Mondragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Al Saadoun fails to land the takedown.
Mondragon shoots in and drives through. Al Saadoun sprawls well.
Al Saadoun throws a nice looking combination but Mondragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Al Saadoun has Mondragon up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Mondragon successfully pulls guard.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Al Saadoun tries to pass.
Al Saadoun wants to stand and escape but instead Mondragon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.#T1#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mondragon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Saadoun controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Al Saadoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Saadoun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Al Saadoun's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Al Saadoun.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Saadoun is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Al Saadoun moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.#T3#
Mondragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Al Saadoun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Saadoun is trying to break the clinch but Mondragon is controlling him.
Mondragon tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Mondragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Mondragon pulls guard.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Saadoun throws a strike but Mondragon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Santiago Mondragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Mondragon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Mondragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondragon, not yet.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Al Saadoun has gone for a leg lock! Mondragon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Saadoun's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon 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. #T1#
Mondragon wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mondragon prevents Al Saadoun from getting back to his feet.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Mondragon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Al Saadoun can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mondragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mondragon throws some wild stikes that Al Saadoun manages to avoid easily.
Al Saadoun is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops!
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Al Saadoun from escaping the position.
Mondragon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Mondragon is looking to control Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Al Saadoun trying to control but not successfully.
Al Saadoun looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
Mondragon missing with strikes from the back.
Al Saadoun tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Al Saadoun wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Mondragon missing with punches from the back.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Al Saadoun trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mondragon misses with punches from the back.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Mondragon 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!
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mondragon, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Mondragon!
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