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Event:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali with a body shot.
Ali tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Johnson drops Ali with a left right combo! Johnson follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Ali is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Johnson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ali flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ali is out cold! Johnson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Ali misses.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
I was talking to Maverick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Ali.
Maverick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maverick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Ali down. #CL2#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maverick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Ali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick lands a big head kick that sends Ali to the canvas! Maverick follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Tou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Tou gets a takedown into half guard.
Tou wants to free his trapped foot but Ali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ali is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali won't allow Tou to pass to mount.
Ali is looking to escape.
Tou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Ali is looking to get back to is feet but Tou passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ali some visible discomfort.
Ali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tou lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tou controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tou scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ali?
Tou cracks Ali with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tou is landing with some decent strikes but Ali is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Tou working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ali looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tou! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xigua Tou!
Xigua Tou 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: Nov 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matiae staying out of range there.
Edvard Matiae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matiae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matiae blocks a leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Matiae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Matiae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Matiae counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matiae.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matiae definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matiae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matiae cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Matiae throws a pinpoint strike between Ali's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ali crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Matiae scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edvard Matiae!
Edvard Matiae 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali throws a head kick that Bitok semi-blocks.
#TD#
Bitok darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok trying to control from half guard but Ali is working away.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Ali pushes Bitok off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Ali blocks it.
Ali lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Bitok slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bitok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bitok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali with a hook.
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!
Bitok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Ali lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ali rushes Bitok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Ali.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bitok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bitok wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali lands an elbow just above Bitok 's eye. #T3#
Ali lands a knee to the head.
Ali connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ali stalls.
The crowd are getting on Ali's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bitok is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Ali.
Ali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've been informed that Ali has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali lands an elbow inside that Bitok shrugs off.
Ali is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bitok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Bitok against the cage.
Ali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali scores with a head kick.
Ali misses with a hook. Bitok ducked under it nicely.
Bitok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitok somewhat.#T1#
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bitok in his tracks.
Ali scores with a jab. Bitok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bitok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Ali stalling.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ali lands a left hand.
#TD#
Bitok turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ali sneaks out the side door and pushes Bitok away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali cracks Bitok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target. #T3#
Ali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ali lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Ali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bitok momentarily.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Bitok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Ali rushes Bitok and presses him up against the cage.
Bitok has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali lands a knee to the head.
Ali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ali has Bitok pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bitok's head.
Ali takes a swing at Bitok's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bitok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Bitok finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bitok moves away from the strike by Ali. #T1#
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Islam Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali tries to bum rush Bitok with a series of wild strikes but Bitok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Islam Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bitok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Bitok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali thows a body kick. Bitok tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bitok takes one on the button.#T2#
Bitok shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali tests Bitok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Bitok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Bitok with an uppercut!
Ali lands with a cross.
Islam Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Bitok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali. That one must have hurt.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitok.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali tests Bitok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Ali.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bitok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Ali dips to his left and cracks Bitok with an uppercut!
Bitok looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!#CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Ali crunches a lovely knee into Bitok's ribcage.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bitok backwards.
Ali lands a knee to the head.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bitok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ali connects with a knee to the head.
Ali slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Ali!
After the fight, Islam Ali was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ali wants it to stay on the feet.
Maier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Maier persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maier tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
Ali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Maier to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ali is defending well.
Ali letting Maier take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Maier.
#T1#
Maier takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Maier has been cut.#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali with a hook.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Maier off balance momentarily.
Maier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maier has a takedown stuffed.
Maier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.#CL2#
Ali has Maier up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Ali throws a right hand that Maier ducks under and follows up with a left that Maier also avoids with ease.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maier misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Maier.
Maier is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Ali.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maier avoids the body shot from Ali.
Maier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Islam Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maier clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Maier letting Ali take a breather here.
Ali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maier tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ali just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Maier scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Maier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Maier managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maier prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ali misses with a knee to the head.
Ali misses with a knee strike.
Maier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maier misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Maier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ali clinches.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Maier. #TD#
Maier successfully pulls guard.
Maier working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Maier is working an open guard so Ali takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Ali counters with a good, hard body kick but Maier shrugs it off.
Ali scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Maier.#T1##CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maier shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maier tries to land a body kick
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Ali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maier blocks it with crossed arms.
Ali is stalling here.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maier.
Maier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali tries a knee to the head but Maier blocks it.
Maier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maier backwards. #T3#
Ali scores with a knee to the head.
Maier tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Maier drops back down to his feet.
Ali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maier misses with a punch on the inside.
Maier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maier's elbow.
Ali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ali.
#T4#
Maier 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. Maier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maier tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Maier slips a jab from Ali.
Ali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Maier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ali crunches a lovely knee into Maier's ribcage.
Islam Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maier's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Maier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Maier is looking to land body kicks.
Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Islam Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Maier in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maier.
Maier being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maier.
Ali misses the jab.
Maier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Maier has his takedown stuffed
and Ali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ali!
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Ali throws a series of strikes that have Maier backpedaling.
#T2##CL2#
Maier gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ali prevents Maier from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch there but Maier circles away.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Maier gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali landing knees to the body.
Ali connects with a knee to the head.
Maier tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it.
Ali stalling against the cage.
Ali lands a knee to the head.
#T3##BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Ali wants to clinch.
Maier throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali keeps Maier at a distance using the push kick.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Maier moves out of range. #CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Maier tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ali lands a knee to the body.
Ali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stalling in the clinch from Ali.
#BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Maier. #CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Ali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maier is defending well for now.
Ali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thomas Maier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islam Ali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Ali!
After the fight, Islam Ali was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Cillian down.
Cillian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cillian with a nice cross.
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cillian.
Ali cracks Cillian with a good jab.
Cillian throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cillian's knee momentarily.
Cillian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cillian's knee momentarily.
Cillian scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cillian lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cillian in his tracks.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Brandon Cillian has been cut.
Cillian throws a poor cross that misses
and Cillian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cillian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Cillian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Cillian is rocked!#T1#
Cillian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali counters with a nice leg kick.
Ali connects with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Ali.
Ali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cillian's head.
Cillian is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Cillian misses the shot to the body.
Cillian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ali counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cillian badly! Ali follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cillian out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ali finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Islam Ali!
Islam Ali tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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