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Event:
LAFC - Fight For Love
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
Petrovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrovic fails with the takedown.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Petrovic.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Petrovic avoiding damage as Ali throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Petrovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully. #T1#
Petrovic preventing the sweep.
Ali could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully. #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.
Petrovic is looking to stand up but Ali won't let him.
Petrovic trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ali instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Petrovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Petrovic tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Petrovic is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Petrovic jumps into guard, dragging Ali to the mat.
Petrovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrovic, not yet.
Ali stays in close to Petrovic's body and controls the position.
Petrovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Petrovic shoots in.
Petrovic misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovic circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Petrovic has the dominant position.
Petrovic looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ali is defending well.
Petrovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ali tries to pull guard but Petrovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basit Ali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrovic throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovic misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Petrovic is trying to drag Ali to the mat but Ali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Petrovic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic stuffs the takedown.
Petrovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Petrovic has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Petrovic tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali lands a left hand.
Petrovic taking a breather.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Petrovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Petrovic wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Petrovic breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Petrovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Petrovic ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Petrovic.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovic goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
As Petrovic tries to get set, Ali tries to push him back and clinch up but Petrovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Petrovic misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.#CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Petrovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Petrovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Petrovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Petrovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali's efforts to push away.#T3#
Ali stalling against the cage.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Basit Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali just leaning against Petrovic, taking a breather.
Ali is struggling to control the position.
Ali wants to break free but Petrovic has control.
#BC2#
Petrovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Basit Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Petrovic shows good takedown defense.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovic can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ali rushes Petrovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Petrovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ali.
Petrovic tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ali pulls guard successfully.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Petrovic is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basit Ali 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Petrovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali, which made it look bad.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Petrovic.#CL#
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrovic, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is working for takedown but Petrovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ali jumps guard but Petrovic stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrovic tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Petrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Petrovic gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Petrovic dodges an elbow strike from Ali.
Petrovic prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Ali is trying to break free.
Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrovic is pressed up against the cage. Ali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrovic down to the mat. Petrovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovic misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. Petrovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrovic circles away.
#T3#
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrovic shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
Ali sets himself, and Petrovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Ali avoids it this time.#CL#
Ali instigates a clinch.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Ali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Ali decides to pull guard.
Petrovic throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ali holds on and takes a little breather.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basit Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basit Ali! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a low kick as Xxx jumps back.
And Xxx counters with a quick kick to the body but Ali blocks it.#CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xxx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Xxx breaks from the clinch.
Basit Ali 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.
Nice sprawl there from Xxx as Ali shoots in.
Xxx jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basit Ali.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Xxx back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Xxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xxx is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ali wants to break free but Xxx has control.
Xxx tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Ali.
Ali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ali is trying to drag Xxx to the mat but Xxx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Xxx is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ali can't fight it off and eventually Xxx manages to take the fight to the floor. Ali looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Xxx is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Xxx is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ali prevents Xxx from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Xxx manages to break the clinch.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xxx thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Xxx counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ali is looking to clinch but Xxx is avoiding it.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xxx counters with a nice body kick.
#T3##CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Xxx blocks the elbow strike.
Xxx keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xxx can't break the clinch.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xxx up against the cage.
Xxx is trying to break the clinch but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Xxx up against the cage.
Xxx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Xxx breaks the clinch.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Xxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xxx thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xxx. #TD#
Xxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ali is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xxx tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basit Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xxx circles away.
Xxx stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Xxx is looking to counter with a body kick.
Xxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xxx quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Xxx shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Basit Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Xxx gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xxx tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Xxx trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Xxx prevents Ali from escaping the position.
Ali is looking for a sweep.
Xxx tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Xxx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ali to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xxx swivels and escapes.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basit Ali.
Ali is looking to clinch but Xxx is avoiding it.
Xxx jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Xxx shows good takedown defense.
Xxx half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xxx finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali tries to clinch up but Xxx circles away and keeps his distance.
Xxx quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xxx.
Ali 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.
Xxx throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Xxx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xxx is fending him off so far but Ali persists. Nope, Xxx circles away and we're back to standing.
Xxx thinks about countering with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xxx.
Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xxx as he avoids it easily.
Xxx quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xxx shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Xxx with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Ali shoots in but Xxx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Xxx, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Xxx against the cage but Xxx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xxx Xxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Xxx shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Xxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Xxx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!#SU#
Xxx decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xxx is defended easily by Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Xxx shoots in.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Xxx swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Xxx throws a counter high kick but Ali was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xxx quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xxx Xxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basit Ali.
Xxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.#T1##TD#
Xxx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ali to the mat! Ali manages to get full guard.
Xxx is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Xxx dives into side control.
#REVB#
Ali struggling a bit here.#SU#
Xxx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ali to his feet.
Xxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Ali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Ali pushes Xxx back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali is trying to drag Xxx to the mat but Xxx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ali tries to pull guard but Xxx holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Xxx breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali looking for a takedown. #T3#
Ali has Xxx pressed against the cage, preventing Xxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Xxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws a right and a left that Xxx avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Ali.
Ali moves to clinch but Xxx breaks away
and Xxx counters with a body kick. #T4##TD#
Xxx closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ali tries to kick Xxx off in order to stand up. Xxx Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Xxx has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali keeps control of Xxx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali trying to stall but Xxx improves his position.
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 Xxx Xxx.
I think Xxx 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx! |
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Event:
DFN 4: Sokol vs. Park
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Ali darts in and clinches Simms up against the ropes.
Ali trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Simms has him pressed against the ropes. #TD2#
Ali is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Simms can't fight it off and eventually Ali manages to take the fight to the floor. Simms looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms forces his way into half guard.
Ali keeping control of the position. #T1#
Simms is thwarting Ali's attempts to control the position.
Simms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simms is trying to control the action in half guard but Ali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simms is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Simms postures up.
Ali looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simms puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ali controlling the position well.
Simms moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Ali is not content to let Simms control the position.
Ali can't do much from the bottom here.
Ali tries to buck Simms off but Simms is having none of it.
Ali 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.
Simms tries to move to mount but Ali blocks the move with his legs.
Simms advances nicely into full mount.
Simms tries to control but Ali wriggling away.
Simms avoids the attempt from Ali to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simms takes Ali's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ali is in trouble. #T3##SUB#
Simms looking to break Ali's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ali remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simms will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Simms is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ali has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Simms has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ali taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Simms doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Simms! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Bowser, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Bowser against the cage but Bowser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Bowser avoids the head kick by Ali.
A cross from Bowser lands.
Bowser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowser! But no joy.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowser connects with a looping right hand.
Bowser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bowser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basit Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Bowser has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Ali ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ali no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bowser is looking to pass into half guard but Ali pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ali is in guard.#REVR#
Ali throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him.
Ali wants to control from the top but Bowser keeps moving.
Bowser wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Bowser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali prevents Bowser from getting back to his feet.
Bowser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Bowser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bowser is looking for a sweep. Ali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Ali is working for a kimura but Bowser is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Ali decides to stand up.
A cross from Bowser lands.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt - Bowser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Bowser.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowser as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Ali rushes Bowser and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Bowser slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Bowser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leon Bowser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bowser tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bowser throws a combination. Ali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bowser counters with a straight right hand.
Bowser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Bowser lands with an overhand left.
Bowser scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Ali rushes Bowser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali misses with a body kick.
Bowser lands with a right hand.
Bowser throws a big shot that misses.
Ali appears to be looking for a big counter.
Basit Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowser stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowser circles away.
Bowser tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bowser scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bowser does no damage.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Bowser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowser lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Bowser sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Bowser - just one landing.
Bowser takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bowser with a nice cross.
Bowser jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowser as he avoids it easily.
Bowser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basit Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowser misses with a wild body shot.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowser digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Ali fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Bowser.
Bowser lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Bowser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowser scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bowser lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Bowser lands a jab to the head.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bowser lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ali. Bowser pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bowser! |
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