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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Faghan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jawed to the ground. Faghan is now in Jawed's guard.#ES2# Jawed has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Faghan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Jawed goes for a takedown attempt but Faghan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Jawed enables Faghan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jawed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jawed wants to stand and escape but Faghan is having none of it. Faghan is looking to work some ground and pound but Jawed has wrist control.#ES2# Jawed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Faghan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Faghan breaks the clinch.
Jawed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faghan pinned against the cage. Faghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Faghan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jawed.#T1# Faghan throws a right and a left that Jawed avoids nicely. Jawed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Jawed. Faghan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Faghan avoids a kick to the body.
#TD# Jawed tries to sprawl but Faghan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jawed is concentrating on defense, preventing Faghan from advancing position. #ES2# Jawed makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Jawed misses with a few strikes there.
Faghan tries to clinch there but Jawed circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Faghan tries to clinch up but Jawed circles away and keeps his distance. Faghan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faghan wants it to stay on the feet. Arre Faghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aminullah Jawed.#T2# Faghan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jawed swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jawed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jawed scores with a three punch combo!
Faghan tries to clinch there but Jawed circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jawed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jawed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jawed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jawed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jawed throws a series of punches but Faghan moves out of range. Jawed looks to land a combination but Faghan avoids it well. #CL# Faghan rushes Jawed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jawed has had enough of the clinch but Faghan keeps him there for the moment. Faghan tries to pull guard but Jawed holds him up against the cage and eventually Faghan drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Faghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Jawed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jawed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faghan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jawed throws a right hand that Faghan ducks under and follows up with a left that Faghan also avoids with ease. Faghan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jawed pinned against the cage. Jawed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No luck for Jawed with that takedown attempt. Jawed swats away the attempt to clinch by Faghan. Jawed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faghan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4# Jawed looks to land a combination but Faghan avoids it well. Jawed misses with a series of wild punches.
Jawed throws a right and a left that both miss. Jawed stuffs the takedown attempt from Faghan. Faghan gets slowly back to his feet. Jawed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faghan's waist but Faghan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawed off to one side. Jawed looks winded! Jawed fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Faghan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Faghan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jawed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Faghan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Faghan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Faghan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jawed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Faghan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jawed thuds his right hand into Faghan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jawed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jawed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Faghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jawed throws a right and a left that Faghan avoids nicely. Jawed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jawed blocks the body kick.
Jawed shoots in looking for a takedown but Faghan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jawed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Aminullah Jawed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jawed tries to bum rush Faghan with a series of wild strikes but Faghan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jawed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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! Faghan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jawed has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jawed throws a body kick that misses. Faghan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jawed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faghan somewhat.#T1# Jawed lands a two punch combo.
Jawed fails with a takedown attempt. Faghan throws a body punch but Jawed moves out of range. Jawed misses with the combination.
Jawed throws a nice looking combination but Faghan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Faghan throws a nice looking combination but Jawed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Faghan fails to land the takedown. Faghan throws a sloppy head kick and Jawed moves out of range easily. Jawed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jawed jabs at Faghan's body.#T2# Jawed throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Faghan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jawed defends well and Faghan ends up having to push Jawed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arre Faghan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jawed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Faghan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jawed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faghan somewhat. Jawed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jawed tries to bum rush Faghan with a series of wild strikes but Faghan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jawed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jawed tries for a takedown but Faghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Faghan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jawed throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Faghan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A left and a right from Jawed both land. Nice combination. Jawed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faghan shoots for a takedown but Jawed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jawed misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL# Faghan forces Jawed back against the cage and clinches. Faghan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jawed tries to pull guard but Faghan holds him up against the cage and eventually Jawed drops back down to his feet.
Faghan wants a takedown.
Jawed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Faghan up against the cage. Faghan jumps guard but Jawed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Faghan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jawed's efforts to push away. Jawed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faghan to keep the fight standing. Jawed working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Faghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Jawed. Jawed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jawed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faghan tries to avoid it but Jawed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faghan to the ground. Faghan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jawed tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jawed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Jawed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faghan dodges the punch combination from Jawed.
Faghan misses with a takedown attempt and Jawed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jawed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faghan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jawed.#TD2# Jawed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faghan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jawed is in Faghan's guard.#SU2# Jawed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Faghan, up you get! Faghan is looking to clinch. Faghan tries to clinch there but Jawed circles away.
Arre Faghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Jawed as Faghan shoots in. Jawed throws a series of punches but Faghan avoids them all with ease. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Faghan is looking to clinch but Jawed is avoiding it.
Jawed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Faghan clinches. #T1# Jawed wants to get back to striking at distance but Faghan won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jawed prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arre Faghan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jawed lands a hook to the side of the head. Jawed is trying to force a seperation but Faghan has the dominant position. Jawed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faghan has him pressed against the cage. Faghan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jawed pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jawed is looking to break free of the clinch but Faghan has double underhooks. #TD2# Jawed pulls guard successfully.
#ES2# Jawed pushes Faghan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Faghan. No joy for Jawed on that attempt. Faghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2##TD2# Jawed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Faghan landing a few short strikes. Faghan is trying to maintain the position but Jawed is very close to passing his half guard. Faghan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jawed on the ground.#SU2# Jawed stands up out of the half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jawed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Faghan fails to land the takedown. Jawed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faghan tries to counter with a takedown but Jawed is quick to defend against it.#T3# Jawed tries to bum rush Faghan with a series of wild strikes but Faghan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Faghan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jawed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# Jawed has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Faghan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Faghan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jawed is defending well. Faghan has Jawed pressed against the cage, preventing Jawed from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jawed lands with a light punch inside. Faghan is trying to drag Jawed to the mat but Jawed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Faghan has Jawed pressed against the cage, preventing Jawed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##TD2# Jawed jumps guard.
Faghan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2# Jawed has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Faghan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Jawed pulls guard successfully.
Faghan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2# Jawed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faghan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Faghan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jawed finds it's way round the side to connect with Faghan's head. Jawed lands with a cross. Jawed fails with the takedown. Arre Faghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aminullah Jawed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jawed lunges at Faghan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Faghan's hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Aminullah Jawed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jawed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aminullah Jawed!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Paulik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Paulik darts in and clinches Halimi up against the cage.#BC# Halimi manages to break the clinch.
#KD2# Paulik drops Halimi with a beautiful combination! Halimi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paulik is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Moudood Halimi has been cut. Halimi shoots in for a double leg but Paulik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Halimi closes the distance and clinches. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Paulik. #CUT2# Moudood Halimi's cut is getting worse. Halimi blocks an elbow strike. Paulik lands a nice shot to the body. Halimi is breathing heavily. Paulik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halimi backwards. Paulik lands a nice uppercut. Paulik lands a hook that snaps the head of Halimi backwards. #CUT2# Moudood Halimi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Paulik dips a shoulder and cracks Halimi with a mighty uppercut! Halimi falls back against the cage and Paulik unloads with a barrage of strikes! Halimi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Paulik screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Paulik!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Kalisto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horrickson sprawls well. Horrickson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalisto gets slowly back to his feet. Kalisto dives in for a single leg takedown but Horrickson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Kalisto with a poor takedown #CL# and Horrickson moves into the clinch. Kimi Horrickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammad Kalisto. Horrickson stalling.
Horrickson lands a nice uppercut. Horrickson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kalisto tries to score a body lock takedown but Horrickson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Horrickson lands with a right to the head. Horrickson lands a left hand.
Kalisto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Horrickson lands a left hand.
Horrickson gets through Kalisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Horrickson lands with a short shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short body shot lands from Horrickson as the two fighters clinch.
Kalisto tries to break the clinch but Horrickson is controlling the position. Horrickson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalisto backwards. #T1# Horrickson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horrickson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalisto backwards. A short right from Horrickson on the inside. #ROC# Kalisto is rocked! Horrickson lands with a right to the head. Kalisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Horrickson finish him? Horrickson pushes Kalisto back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Kalisto looks winded! Horrickson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Horrickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalistos head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horrickson. A shot in the inside from Horrickson. Kalisto can't break the clinch.
Horrickson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kalisto to his knees! Horrickson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Horrickson! Kimi Horrickson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Hai controls the action. Souza wants to control his opponent's hands but Hai gets his hands free. #SUB# Hai has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Souza! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hai gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 38
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1# Jawed with a jab. Bear has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bear there as he acknowledges the shot. Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bear has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Bear swings for the body but Jawed moves out of range.
Jawed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2# Jawed shoots in and gets a takedown into Bear's guard. Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jawed defends well. Bear avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jawed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bear's guard.#SU2# Jawed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Bear throws a jab but it's blocked by Jawed. Bear throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1# Nice sprawl there from Jawed as Bear shoots in. Jawed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bear backs up against the cage.
Jawed looks for the body kick but Bear saw that one coming. #KD# Bear lands a big head kick that sends Jawed tumbling to the mat! Bear takes a step backwards and waves Jawed back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Aminullah Jawed has been cut.#TD2# Jawed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2# Jawed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Bear throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jawed's head.#CL# Jawed gets tackled into the cage by Bear. Bear maintains the clinch. #TD2# Jawed jumps guard and drags Bear to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Jawed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bear presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Bear is struggling to control the position. Jawed is trying to break the clinch but Bear has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Bear has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jawed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Jawed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bear throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T2# Bear scores with punches from the back.
Jawed trying to get back to his feet but Bear is in full control for now. #SUB# Bear is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jawed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Bear somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB# Bear working for the choke. Jawed takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T3# Bear gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Bear connects with a big shot to the side of Jawed's head.
#SUB# Bear looking for the RNC. Jawed takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB# Bear has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Bear has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jawed. Jawed looks winded! Jawed covers up after that shot from Bear.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bear controlling the positon. Bear is punishing Jawed with some ground and pound. #T4# Bear is working the ground and pound. Can Jawed escape? 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!#SUB# Jawed is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bear is riding his opponent, not letting Jawed buck him off. Bear lands shots from the back. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bear is punishing Jawed with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MamaDu Bear dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aminullah Jawed's cut. 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# Jawed throws out a powerful jab. Jawed looks to land a combination. Bear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jawed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bear throws a body shot but no joy. Bear tries a head kick but it misses.
Jawed fails to land with a series of punches.
Jawed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Jawed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear. Jawed slips a jab from Bear. Bear lands with a kick to the temple. Jawed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jawed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jawed misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Bear instigates a clinch. Bear misses with an elbow over the top. Bear tries to score a body lock takedown but Jawed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Jawed pulls Bear into guard.
Bear controlling from the top position. MamaDu Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Jawed is retaining full guard. Bear controls from within his opponent's guard. Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bear's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Jawed wants to stand but Bear is controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bear connects with a couple of short punches. Bear's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jawed can do to turn this around? Bear seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jawed for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Bear moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Jawed has picked Bear up - he's going for a ride! Jawed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Jawed is breathing heavily. Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jawed is working away from the top position though.#T3# Bear gets full guard.#SUB# Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bear is adopting a defensive guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
#REVR# Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Bear landing with the ground and pound. #T4# Jawed being controlled here, momentarily. Bear scoring with some ground and pound. Bear engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bear with a nice head shot there. Jawed being controlled here, momentarily. 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 MamaDu Bear will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Aminullah Jawed's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Bear throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jawed. Bear dodges the punch combination from Jawed.
Bear swings for the body but Jawed moves out of range.
#TD# Bear scores with a takedown into Jawed's guard. Bear throws a big elbow that misses. Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jawed's head. Jawed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jawed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bear controls the pace. Jawed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear. Bear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Jawed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Jawed has wrist control. Bear slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Further stalling from Bear.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jawed misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Jawed tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jawed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bear misses with a wild body shot. Jawed throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bear is looking to wear down Jawed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD# Bear scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jawed is trying to escape back to his feet but Bear uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Bear's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jawed trying to remain calm as Bear controls from the top position. Bear landing strikes. Bear connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jawed some visible discomfort.
Jawed pushes Bear away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bear gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3# Bear has knee on belly and moves into mount. Jawed throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bear. What's that going to do exactly? Bear pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Bear punishing his opponent with strikes. Bear landing punches. Bear controlling the position easily from mount. Bear punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4# Bear controlling the position easily from mount. Bear dominating with strikes here. Jawed is bucking up trying to escape but Bear cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC# Jawed is rocked! Bear is landing with some decent strikes but Jawed is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jawed is still in real trouble! Can Bear finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bear controlling his opponent. A nice elbow there by Bear. Bear controlling the pace for now. Aminullah Jawed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! MamaDu Bear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! MamaDu Bear showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bear 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MamaDu Bear!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Hai has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Buchanan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hai is trying to keep an underhook but Buchanan manages to get the takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buchanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hai wants to stand but Buchanan is controlling the position. Buchanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Buchanan scoring with some ground and pound. Buchanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Buchanan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Buchanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Buchanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Buchanan throws a big right hand that misses. Buchanan throws an elbow that misses. Hai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buchanan's guard. Nice move by Hai!#REVR# Buchanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hai looking to pass the guard. Buchanan wants to control but Hai passes easily into half guard.
Buchanan tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg. Hai content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Hai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Buchanan trying to hold on to Hai's head to control him but Hai postures up.
Hai passes the guard and advances to mount! Buchanan wants to hold on but Hai pushes him away.#SUB# Hai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Buchanan manages to avoid the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Buchanan prevents Hai from improving position. Buchanan wants to control but Hai postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Hai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB# Hai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Buchanan is not content to let Hai control the position. Buchanan is trying to get back to his feet. Hai advances to mount. Hai works his way to his opponent's back.
Hai not allowing Buchanan to control his hands. #SUB# Hai working for the choke. #SUB# Hai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Buchanan is defending well though. Hai let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB# Hai has managed to slip his arm under Buchanan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Buchanan is tapping out! Submission win for Hai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Hai 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. Creel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Hai advances to half guard. Hai stalling. Hai is trying to control the action in half guard but Creel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hai slows the pace down in half guard. Hai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hai advances to half guard. #SUB2# Hai is looking for a kimura here.
Hai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1# Hai moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Hai is trying to get an arm triangle but Creel is defending well. Hai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Hai trying to control the position but Creel is working away. Hai takes a little break here. Creel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hai lands a decent elbow from side control. Hai takes a little break here. Creel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Hai is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hai advances nicely into full mount. Creel tries to lock up and control but Hai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hai controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2# Creel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hai. #SUB2# Creel has left one of his arms exposed and Hai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Creel screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1# Buck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio avoids it really well and circles away. Del Rio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Del Rio looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Buck tries to bum rush Del Rio with a series of wild strikes but Del Rio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Del Rio forces Buck back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Del Rio wants the takedown. Buck is fighting it off but Del Rio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Buck's guard against the cage. Buck is trying to control the position but Del Rio postures up. Buck wants to stand and escape but Del Rio is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Buck kicks Del Rio off and gets to his feet. Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Rio paws at him with a jab and circles away. Del Rio throws a right and a left that both miss. Buck shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense. Del Rio leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Del Rio throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Del Rio leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Buck manages to pull guard.
#SU2# Del Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buck, up you get! Del Rio throws a head kick that misses. Buck throws a head kick that misses. Del Rio with the counter takedown but Buck avoids it easily. Del Rio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2# Del Rio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2# Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Rio is working away from the top position though. Del Rio prevents Buck from standing back up.
Del Rio tries to stand and escape but Buck is controlling the position. Buck tries to kick Del Rio off but Del Rio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Del Rio wants to stand but Buck has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3# Buck pushes Del Rio off looking to stand but Del Rio dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2# Del Rio decides to stand and escape the position. Del Rio looks to score with a jab to the body but Buck is just out of range. Del Rio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Rio throws a series of punches but Buck moves out of range. Buck attempts a counter takedown but Del Rio avoids it well and moves away. Buck fails with a takedown attempt. Del Rio stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Del Rio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buck is trying to defend but Del Rio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4# Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.
Buck trying to control but Del Rio postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Del Rio escapes and gets back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Buck shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense. Buck throws a series of punches but Del Rio moves out of range. Del Rio unleashes a big counter combination but Buck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Buck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Del Rio pushes Buck up against the cage in a clinch. Del Rio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Buck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage. Buck fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Buck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Rio is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buck throws a body punch but Del Rio moves out of range. Del Rio misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Del Rio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1# Buck misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Buck is trying to stand up here but Del Rio is controlling him well. Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Rio is working away from the top position though.#ES# Buck manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Del Rio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Rio's efforts to push away. Buck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Rio up against the cage. Buck is trying to push Del Rio away but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. We've been informed that Del Rio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Buck wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Buck fails to pull guard.
Del Rio lands with a short shot to the head. Buck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Del Rio to keep the fight standing. Buck wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Rio won't allow it.
Buck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Del Rio has Buck pressed against the cage, preventing Buck from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Del Rio has Buck pressed against the cage, preventing Buck from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Buck working hard to break the clinch. Buck working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Del Rio breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Buck tries to clinch but Del Rio is having none of it. #CL2# Del Rio closes the distance and clinches. Del Rio lands an elbow inside. Buck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##TD# Buck manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Del Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buck, up you get! #CL2# Del Rio forces Buck back against the cage and clinches. Del Rio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2# Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Del Rio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Rio wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Del Rio pushes Buck up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Del Rio jumps guard and drags Buck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Buck throws a big right hand that misses. Buck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Del Rio has momentary wrist control but Buck slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##ES2# Del Rio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Buck tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position. Buck jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Buck working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Del Rio tries to keep at a distance but Buck has taken the fight into the clinch. Buck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Del Rio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Del Rio manages to end up in side control.#ES# Buck explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Del Rio gets a clinch. #TD2# Del Rio is trying to trip Buck. He has hold of a leg but Buck is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Rio persists though and gets the takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Buck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Del Rio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Rio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD# Buck gets a takedown into half guard. Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Buck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Buck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Rio sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Buck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Buck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Buck stops Del Rio from getting back to his feet.
Buck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Rio on the ground. Buck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Buck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Rio's head. #SUB# Buck is looking for a kimura but Del Rio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buck to get the leverage. #SUB# Buck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Rio tries to get to full guard but Buck has control of the leg. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Del Rio is trying to stand up here but Buck is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Del Rio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Buck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Del Rio as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Del Rio 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. Buck jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buck tries to pull guard but Del Rio holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Del Rio managing to block the knees to the body from Buck.
#BC2# Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# No luck for Buck with that takedown attempt. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Rio!
Buck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Rio. Buck is trying to control Del Rio's posture but Del Rio avoids it. #SU2# Del Rio stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2# Del Rio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. 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!#SU2# Del Rio escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD# Del Rio tries to sprawl but Buck drives through with a takedown into half guard. Del Rio pushes Buck off looking to stand but Buck dives back in and keeps control.
Buck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Del Rio controls his leg. Del Rio tries to kick Buck off but Buck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ground and pound from Buck. Rico Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Abdullah Del Rio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Buck thows a huge punch but Del Rio dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Del Rio 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1# Jawed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osborn. Osborn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jawed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Osborn tries to clinch up but Jawed circles away and keeps his distance. Jawed throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jawed throws a series of punches but Osborn moves out of range. Osborn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osborn throwing a counter right hand but Jawed manages to avoid it. Osborn tries for a takedown but Jawed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. As Osborn backs off Jawed throws a huge counter combo but Osborn manages to avoid it all. Osborn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jawed as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Osborn. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jawed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osborn tries to close the distance and clinch but Jawed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jawed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jawed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Osborn misses its target.#T1# Osborn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jawed as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Jawed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Osborn's guard. Osborn looking to control.
Osborn wants to sweep here but Jawed controlling him for the moment. Jawed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osborn is proving hard to escape from. Osborn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jawed manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Osborn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Osborn wants to control from the top but Jawed keeps moving. #T2# Osborn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Osborn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osborn throws a big elbow that misses. Jawed trying to control the position here. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3# Jawed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Osborn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Osborn throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jawed throws a series of punches but Osborn moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Osborn misses its target.#TD2# Jawed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Osborn quickly recovers to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Osborn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Osborn is trying to keep Jawed in close.
Osborn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Osborn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# Osborn is trying to keep Jawed in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osborn is on top in guard.
#REVR# Osborn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jawed works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Osborn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jawed wants to stand up but Osborn is controlling him. Jawed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Osborn landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Osborn tries to close the distance and clinch but Jawed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Osborn blocks a jab. Osborn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jawed has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jawed throws a wild body kick that Osborn sees coming a mile off. Osborn wants to clinch up but Jawed keeps it at a distance. Osborn dodges the punch combination from Jawed.
Jawed misses with a double jab.
Osborn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jawed as he jumps to the side. Aminullah Jawed 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 takedown defense from Jawed. No joy for Osborn on that attempt. Jawed throws a counter combo. Jawed is breathing heavily. Osborn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jawed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Osborn. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Jawed. #T1# Osborn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jawed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osborn somewhat. Osborn shoots for a takedown but Jawed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Aminullah Jawed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jawed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jawed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osborn fails with a takedown attempt. Jawed misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Osborn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Osborn tries to clinch there but Jawed circles away.
Osborn shoots in but Jawed avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jawed misses with the combination.
#TD# Jawed gets caught napping as Osborn dives in and scores a takedown. Jawed manages to retain guard. Jawed wants to get back to his feet but Osborn is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jawed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Osborn controls the pace.#T3# Osborn lands a couple of digs. Osborn trying to control but Jawed is working from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Osborn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osborn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Osborn shoots for a takedown but Jawed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jawed is looking for the big counter here. Osborn slips a jab and a cross from Jawed.
Osborn is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Aminullah Jawed seems to be getting the better of the standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jawed stuffs the takedown attempt from Osborn. Osborn gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Osborn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jawed is looking to get back to his feet here but Osborn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jawed's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Jawed tries to bum rush Osborn with a series of wild strikes but Osborn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jawed throws a series of punches but Osborn moves out of range. #TD# Osborn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Osborn is standing up over Jawed. Jawed looks to escape but Osborn dives into side control.
#REVB# Osborn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jawed keeps working. #SU# Osborn decides to stand back up. Osborn goes for a double leg but Jawed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jawed continues to drive forward. Jawed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Jawed fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Osborn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jawed. Osborn misses with a takedown attempt - Jawed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Osborn misses with a takedown attempt - Jawed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Osborn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Osborn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jawed sprawls well. Jawed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Osborn gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Jawed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Osborn!#T2# Osborn wants to control but Jawed postures up.#SU2# Jawed stands up and we're back to a striking position. Jawed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Osborn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jawed defends well and Osborn ends up having to push Jawed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jawed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jawed swinging wildly here.
Jawed misses with a combination
and Osborn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Jawed throws a right and a left that both miss. Osborn has a takedown stuffed. Jawed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osborn. Jawed cracks Osborn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jawed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Osborn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jawed.#TD2# Jawed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4# Jawed is thwarting Osborn's attempts to control the position. Jawed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Osborn defending well though. Jawed tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Osborn. Osborn tries to roll over but Jawed keeps him under control. It looks like Jawed is going to stand back up.
Osborn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osborn.
And that's the end of the fight! Aminullah Jawed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jawed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aminullah Jawed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1# Holder throws a head kick but Halimi moves out of range.
Halimi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Holder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD# Holder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Holder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Holder thows a huge punch but Halimi dodges it nicely.
Halimi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holder thows a huge punch but Halimi dodges it nicely.
Holder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Holder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Holder is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Halimi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Halimi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2# Halimi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1# Halimi misses with a double jab.
Holder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Halimi closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Holder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Holder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halimi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Holder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# Holder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halimi, who protects the arm well. Holder tries to score with some ground and pound. Halimi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB# Holder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halimi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# The strikes coming from Holder are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Halimi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU# Holder stands up. Halimi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holder.#TD# Holder gets a double leg takedown into Halimi's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Halimi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##TD# Holder lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2# Halimi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2# Halimi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holder fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Holder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Halimi drives through and clinches with Holder against the cage.
Holder has Halimi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halimi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Halimi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2# It looks like Darrell Holder has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Halimi breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Halimi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holder, pushing him back against the cage. Holder jumps guard but Halimi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Halimi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4##BC2# Halimi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# Halimi has Holder up against the cage in a clinch.
Holder blocks an elbow strike. Holder tries to pull guard but Halimi forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nice elbow from Halimi. #TD# Holder successfully pulls guard.
Holder wants to stand and escape but Halimi is having none of it. #SU2# Holder is working an open guard so Halimi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Halimi drives through and clinches with Holder against the cage.
Holder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halimi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moudood Halimi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darrell Holder's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Holder fails to land the takedown. Halimi leaves Holder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Moudood Halimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Halimi lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2# Halimi forces Holder back against the cage and clinches. Nice elbow from Halimi. #BC# Holder manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halimi throws a sloppy head kick and Holder moves out of range easily. #CL2# Halimi closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Halimi breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Holder. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Holder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2# Holder gets caught flat footed, as Halimi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Halimi wants to get up but he can't break Holder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Halimi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moudood Halimi has got the better of the ground game so far. Holder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Holder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Halimi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holder, into his guard. #REVB##SU2# Holder is working an open guard so Halimi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##CL2# Halimi has managed to clinch.
Holder throws a punch but it's blocked by Halimi. Holder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halimi pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holder. Halimi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Halimi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halimi showed some decent athleticism there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Holder is holding on to half guard well.#SU2# Halimi stands up from half guard. #T3##CL2# Halimi has managed to clinch.
Holder fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Halimi manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Halimi looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Holder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Halimi is looking to stand up but Holder won't let him. Halimi preventing the sweep. #SU2# Halimi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holder, up you get! #T4# Holder dodges the punch combination from Halimi.
Holder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holder shoots in for a takedown but Halimi shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Holder gets tackled into the cage by Halimi. Halimi maintains the clinch. #BC2# Halimi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Darrell Holder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Halimi moves into the clinch successfully.
Holder wants a takedown but no success here.
Holder blocks an elbow strike from Halimi.
Holder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halimi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holder jumps guard but Halimi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moudood Halimi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Darrell Holder's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Holder shoots in and bounces Halimi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Halimi wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# Halimi pushes Holder up against the cage in a clinch. Halimi stops a takedown attempt from Holder.
A short left from Holder. #TD# Holder pulls guard successfully.
Holder working a defensive guard here.
#SU2# Halimi stands up and waves to Holder to follow him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Halimi rushes Holder and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Halimi lands an elbow inside. Halimi lands a damaging elbow. Holder is trying to pull guard but Halimi has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Halimi breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Halimi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Halimi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Holder looks for a takedown but Halimi sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Holder. That's going to take a lot out of him. A combination from Halimi does no damage. Holder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halimi is fending him off so far but Holder persists. Nope, Halimi circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##TD2# Halimi gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Holder explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holder with a lazy takedown attempt and Halimi counters with a left and a right that stings Holder. #CL2# Halimi moves into the clinch.#BC2# Halimi manages to break the clinch.
Holder goes for a double leg but Halimi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halimi continues to drive forward.#CL2# Halimi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halimi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Halimi breaks the clinch.
Holder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halimi sprawls well. Halimi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holder gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Halimi clinches up with Holder and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC# Holder breaks from the clinch.
Halimi leaves Holder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Halimi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2# Halimi gets to his feet. Holder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Holder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Moudood Halimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Halimi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halimi is in Holder's guard.#T4# Holder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Holder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Holder misses with a head shot. Halimi uses the momentum to regain guard. Halimi has a closed guard, preventing Holder from standing up. #ES2# Halimi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight! Moudood Halimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Halimi 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moudood Halimi!
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Event:
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Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Creel pushes Hai up against the cage in a clinch. Hai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creel's efforts to push away. Creel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD# Creel pulls guard successfully.
Hai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hai stops Creel from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hai is pushing down on Creel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creel is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through. Hai wants to free his trapped foot but Creel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2# Hai is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hai looks winded! Creel manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Creel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hai pushing down on Creel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Creel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hai scores with a couple of nice shots. Hai trying to pass the guard but Creel defending well. Hai is keen to just control but Creel is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Creel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hai wants to take a breather but Creel is having none of it. #T3# Hai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Creel is looking to control Hai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creel avoid being mounted? Hai tries to pass to full mount but Creel defends it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Hai gets caught flat footed, as Creel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hai wants to sweep but no luck. Hai pulls Creel in to control the position. Creel content to stall in guard here. #T4# Creel wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving. Creel advances to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Creel is just content to waste time from the top position. Hai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. 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 Caspar Creel will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hai shoots in looking for a takedown but Creel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Creel throws a big counter combination but Hai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Creel's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Caspar Creel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Creel shoots in and gets a takedown into Hai's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hai can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Creel has gone for a leg lock! Hai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creel's guard.#REVB# Creel wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hai passes Creel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Hai 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.
Hai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Hai trying to control the action but Creel is working from the bottom. Abdul Hai has got the better of the ground game so far. Creel is pressing down on Hai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Creel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Creel is retaining full guard. Hai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Creel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Creel wants to stand but Hai is controlling the position. Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hai preventing the sweep. Hai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. No joy there for Creel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Creel tries to clinch but Hai is having none of it. Hai tries to counter with a clinch but Creel shakes him off and moves away. Creel wants to clinch up but Hai keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Hai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hai lands in his opponent's guard.#T3# Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Creel is retaining full guard. Creel keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully. #ES# Creel pushes Hai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD# Creel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Creel trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom. #T4# Creel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Creel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hai has locked up a guillotine! Hai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Creel is holding on here and Hai must be using up a lot of energy. Creel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdul Hai!
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Event:
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Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Halimi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halimi misses with a series of wild punches.
Halimi looks winded! Halimi tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance. As Halimi looks to move away, Curtis throws a big counter combo but Halimi just gets out of the way. Halimi shoots in for a double leg but Curtis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Curtis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Halimi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Curtis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halimi as he avoids it easily. Halimi 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. Halimi fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD# Curtis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Halimi!#SUB# Curtis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halimi, who protects the arm well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Curtis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halimi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SU# Curtis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Curtis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Curtis tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB# Curtis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halimi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Curtis. #SUB# Curtis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halimi sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Halimi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Curtis. Curtis wants to stand up but Halimi has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU# Curtis decides to stand and escape the position. Halimi leaves Curtis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD# Curtis scores with a takedown into Halimi's guard.#T4# Curtis wants to get up but he can't break Halimi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Curtis gets to his feet. Halimi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Curtis fails with a takedown attempt. Halimi is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halimi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well. Curtis looks to land a combination but Halimi avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Curtis dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Curtis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halimi.
#TD# Curtis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Halimi!#SUB# Curtis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Curtis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Halimi is breathing heavily.#T1##SU# Curtis decides to stand back up. Curtis steps back and let's Halimi get back to his feet. Halimi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Curtis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Curtis shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Curtis forces Halimi back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Halimi stuffs the takedown attempt from Curtis. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Curtis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD# Curtis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Halimi was covering up waiting for the punch and Curtis finishes the takedown easily into guard. Curtis is standing up over Halimi. Halimi looks to escape but Curtis dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halimi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB# Curtis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halimi has escaped the position, nice work there. Halimi pushes Curtis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Curtis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Curtis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halimi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halimi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Halimi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Curtis is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Curtis dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Halimi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD# Curtis feints and as Halimi raises his hands in defense, Curtis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Halimi kicks Curtis off and gets to his feet. Halimi fails in his attempt to clinch. Halimi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL# Curtis moves into the clinch.#BC# Curtis breaks the clinch.
Halimi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. As Halimi looks to move away, Curtis throws a big counter combo but Halimi just gets out of the way.#CL# Curtis takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Curtis breaks the clinch.
Halimi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Curtis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halimi swivels and escapes.#T1# Halimi fails in his attempt to clinch. As Halimi tries to get set, Curtis tries to push him back and clinch up but Halimi manages to avoid the attempt. Halimi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Curtis. Hal Curtis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Curtis misses with a takedown attempt - Halimi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Curtis 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. Curtis stops Halimi from standing up. #SU# Curtis gets to his feet - Halimi follows without any prompting. #T2# Curtis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halimi as he jumps to the side. Halimi stuffs the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halimi. Halimi fails to land the takedown.#TD# Curtis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Halimi has one foot on Curtis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3# Halimi doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Halimi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Halimi tries to clinch up. Moudood Halimi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Halimi tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand! No luck with that takedown attempt from Curtis. #CL2# Halimi clinches up against the cage.#T4# Halimi prevents a body shot from Curtis. Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halimi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC# Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halimi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Curtis darts in and clinches Halimi up against the cage. Curtis is looking to control Halimi's arms but Halimi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage. #BC# Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halimi can do to turn this around?#CL2# Halimi clinches. #BC2# Halimi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moudood Halimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hal Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Halimi leaves Curtis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Hal Curtis. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Curtis, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Curtis!
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Event:
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Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Jawed misses with a head kick.
Jawed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Jawed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vaughan tries to counter with a takedown but Jawed is quick to defend against it. Vaughan tries to clinch there but Jawed circles away.
Jawed with a poor takedown and Vaughan counters with a low kick, right behind Jawed 's knee. Jawed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jawed defends well and Vaughan ends up having to push Jawed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Vaughan fails with the takedown. Jawed tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaughan tries to clinch but Jawed moves out of range. Vaughan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jawed but Jawed pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vaughan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jawed paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Jawed shoots in but Vaughan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Vaughan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Aminullah Jawed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jawed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vaughan. Vaughan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vaughan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jawed. Jawed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jawed wants it to stay on the feet. Vaughan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jawed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughan pinned against the cage. Vaughan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vaughan fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Vaughan shoots in for a takedown but Jawed shows good takedown defense. Jawed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Jawed as Vaughan shoots in. Vaughan fails to land the takedown. A low kick from Vaughan is predictable there and Jawed counters with a two punch combo. Jawed fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jawed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughan.#T3##CL# Vaughan has Jawed up against the cage in a clinch.
Jawed misses with a punch on the inside.
Jawed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jawed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaughan walks away with a smile on his face. Jawed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jawed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jawed circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# Vaughan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jawed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaughan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Vaughan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jawed throws a counter combo. Vaughan shoots for a takedown but Jawed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jawed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Vaughan throws a big counter combination but Jawed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vaughan shoots in for a double leg but Jawed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jawed is looking for the big counter here. Vaughan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jawed.
Vaughan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jawed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Vaughan fails with the takedown. Vaughan tries for a takedown but Jawed circles away easily and Jawed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vaughan moves out of range of the body kick from Jawed.
Aminullah Jawed seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jawed throws a head kick but Vaughan moves out of range.
Jawed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaughan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jawed is breathing heavily.#TD# Vaughan dives in and scores a takedown into Jawed's guard. Vaughan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vaughan postures up in Jawed's guard and throws a big left but Jawed blocks it. #T1##SUB# Vaughan drops back looking for a leg! Jawed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jawed manages to kick Vaughan off! Vaughan jumps back into Jawed's guard. Vaughan throwing strikes from guard but Jawed blocks nicely. Vaughan wants to get up but he can't break Jawed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Vaughan drops back looking for a leg! Jawed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jawed manages to kick Vaughan off! Vaughan jumps back into Jawed's guard. Jawed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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. Vaughan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sloppy strikes from Jawed. Those never looked like landing. Jawed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughan pinned against the cage. Vaughan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jawed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jawed misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Vaughan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jawed as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Vaughan rushes Jawed and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Vaughan breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Jawed misses. Vaughan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jawed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaughan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jawed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# Jawed throws a series of punches but Vaughan moves out of range. Vaughan closes the distance and clinches up with Jawed, looking for a takedown. Vaughan pushes Jawed against the cage but Jawed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jawed throws out a counter right but Vaughan avoids it with no problem. Jawed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughan tries to counter by clinching up but Jawed breaks away and moves out of range.#CL# Vaughan instigates a clinch. Vaughan can't break the clinch.
Jawed is trying to break the clinch but Vaughan has him pressed against the cage. Vaughan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jawed is keeping busy. Jawed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jawed being controlled against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Vaughan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Jawed swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaughan. Jawed shoots in for a takedown but Vaughan shows good takedown defense. Vaughan is looking for a counter combo. Vaughan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jawed but Jawed pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jawed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughan. Vaughan shoots in for a takedown but Jawed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jawed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vaughan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vaughan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jawed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vaughan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jawed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vaughan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Vaughan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Vaughan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jawed circles away. Jawed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaughan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughan. Jawed fails to land with a series of punches.
Jawed fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jawed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughan circles away. Johnson Vaughan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Vaughan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jawed paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vaughan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jawed defends well and Vaughan ends up having to push Jawed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Vaughan shoots in but no luck this time. Jawed fails to land with a series of punches.
Jawed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A combination from Jawed does no damage. Vaughan tried to counter with a leg kick but Jawed avoided it. Jawed misses with a looping left. Vaughan fails with a takedown attempt. Jawed throws a push kick but Vaughan slaps the foot to one side. #T3# Jawed throws a nice looking combination but Vaughan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vaughan is defended easily by Jawed. Jawed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Left hook, right uppercut from Jawed. Vaughan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jawed sprawls well. Jawed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vaughan gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Jawed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Jawed looks to move away, Vaughan throws a big counter combo but Jawed just gets out of the way. Vaughan fails with the takedown. Jawed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vaughan counters with a nice body kick. Jawed throws a hook to the side of Vaughan's head but Vaughan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vaughan feinted with a counter takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jawed looks to land a combination but Vaughan avoids it well. Vaughan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Horrible takedown attempt by Vaughan or perhaps it was just good defense by Jawed, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight! Aminullah Jawed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jawed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aminullah Jawed!
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Event:
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Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Del Rio feints and then cracks Gilliam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gilliam down. Gilliam shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Rio tries to sprawl out of it but Gilliam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Rio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Del Rio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilliam. Del Rio lands with a good body shot.#TD2# Del Rio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#SUB# Gilliam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gilliam wants to stand but Del Rio is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilliam working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to sweep him here. Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to get back to his feet. #SUB# Gilliam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Rio defends well.#SUB# Del Rio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilliam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rio has managed to get both his arms back between Gilliam's legs - danger averted. Gilliam trying to keep a closed guard but Del Rio is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2# Del Rio gets to his feet - Gilliam follows without any prompting. #CL2# Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Gilliam. Gilliam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rio prevents it.
Del Rio told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2##TD2# Del Rio tightens his grip and picks Gilliam up, before dumping him to the ground. Gilliam manages to land in guard. #SU2# Gilliam is working an open guard so Del Rio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Del Rio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Rio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Gilliam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Del Rio is controlling him well. Gilliam can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2# Del Rio decides to stand back up. 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# Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilliam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Rio pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2# Del Rio gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Gilliam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Del Rio looks winded! Gilliam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Del Rio pinned against the cage. Del Rio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Del Rio rushes Gilliam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Del Rio 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.#T4# Gilliam wants to stall.
Gilliam fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Gilliam back into the cage. Gilliam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Rio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gilliam jumps guard but Del Rio stands there with Gilliam around his waist. Gilliam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilliam is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Rio. A bit of stalling here from Gilliam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round. That's time! Gilliam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Del Rio clinches. #BC2# Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Gilliam back into the cage.#TD2# Del Rio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gilliam is trying to keep an underhook but Del Rio manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES# Gilliam has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Del Rio is on him like a limpet, forcing Gilliam back against the cage. Gilliam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Del Rio successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gilliam is looking to stand up but Del Rio won't let him. #SU# Gilliam stands up from guard. Let's bang! Gilliam misses with a takedown attempt - Del Rio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Del Rio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.#T1# Del Rio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilliam. Gilliam is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Del Rio.#CL2# Del Rio clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Del Rio manages to pull guard.
#SU# Gilliam stands up from Del Rio's guard - Gilliam perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Del Rio has managed to clinch.
Del Rio tries to circle away but Gilliam has him pinned against the cage. Gilliam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gilliam is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns Gilliam into the cage.#T2##TD# Gilliam gets control of Del Rio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilliam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gilliam wants to stand and escape but Del Rio is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Del Rio stands up and waves to Gilliam to follow him. #TD2# Del Rio dives in and scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#ES# Gilliam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Del Rio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Del Rio wants to break free but Gilliam has control.
Gilliam tries to pull guard but Del Rio holds him up against the cage and eventually Gilliam drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD# Gilliam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES# Gilliam pushes Del Rio off and gets back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2# Del Rio gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Gilliam kicks Del Rio off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Del Rio pushes Gilliam up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Gilliam pulls guard. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Gilliam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Rio defends it easily.#SU2# Del Rio gets to his feet. Gilliam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Del Rio wants to stand up but Gilliam is controlling him. Gilliam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Rio is proving hard to escape from. Gilliam with a nice head shot there. 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 Rudolph Gilliam will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# Del Rio moves into the clinch.#TD# Gilliam has clasped his hands together around Del Rio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU# Gilliam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Del Rio to his feet. #CL2# Del Rio gets a clinch. #TD# Gilliam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Del Rio uses from the top position. Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to get back to his feet. #SU2# Del Rio stands up from Gilliam's guard - Del Rio perhaps looking for a knockout. Gilliam dives in and grabs Del Rio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Rio pushes down on Gilliam's head and hops out.#CL2# Del Rio closes the distance and clinches. Gilliam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Del Rio smiles and moves away.
Rudolph Gilliam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2# Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Gilliam jumps into guard, dragging Del Rio to the mat.
#SU2# Del Rio stands up from Gilliam's guard - Del Rio perhaps looking for a knockout. Del Rio throws a head kick but Gilliam moves out of range.
Gilliam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Rio as he jumps to the side. Del Rio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Gilliam in a clinch.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Gilliam fails to land. #TD# Gilliam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Del Rio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Del Rio wants to get back to his feet. #ES2# Del Rio manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Gilliam in a clinch.
#T3##BC2# Del Rio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilliam dodges the punch combination from Del Rio.
As Del Rio looks to move away, Gilliam throws a big counter combo but Del Rio just gets out of the way. Del Rio throws a chopping leg kick but Gilliam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2# Del Rio instigates a clinch. Gilliam leaning against his opponent.
Gilliam jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gilliam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Gilliam is trying to trip Del Rio. He has hold of a leg but Del Rio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gilliam persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Rudolph Gilliam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Del Rio is wriggling around but Gilliam manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##SU# Gilliam stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Del Rio to get to his feet. #CL2# Del Rio closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Del Rio wants to get back to his feet but Gilliam is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gilliam content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Del Rio 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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Event:
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Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Creel tries to clinch up. Hai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Hai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creel as he jumps to the side. Creel throws a series of punches but Hai avoids them all with ease. Creel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD# Creel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hai sprawls well initially but Creel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Hai tries to roll over but Creel keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Creel seems to be working for a kimura but Hai defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Creel controlling the action here. #T1# Hai keeping hold of Creel's head, controlling as best he can. Creel is trying to control. Hai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hai shoots in looking for a takedown. Creel tries to sprawl out of it but Hai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Hai closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Creel lands a takedown into guard.
Hai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Creel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Creel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Creel postures up in Hai's guard and throws a big left but Hai blocks it. #SU# Creel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Creel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hai. Hai with the counter takedown but Creel avoids it easily. No luck for Hai with that takedown attempt. Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hai.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Creel lands a nice hook to Hai's body. Hai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD# Creel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Creel trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom. Creel throwing strikes from guard but Hai blocks nicely. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hai can do anything to dispel that myth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Creel is looking to stand up but Hai won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caspar Creel dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hai checks a leg kick nicely.#TD# Creel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hai did well to prevent Creel getting side control. Creel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hai's head. #SUB# Creel is trying to work for a kimura but Hai is defending well.
Creel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hai's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Creel trying to control from half guard but Hai is working away. Creel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Hai is breathing heavily.#T1# Hai wants to get back to full guard but Creel has mounted him! Hai blocking the ground and pound. Hai can't escape the position.
Creel punching from mount but Hai doing a good job of avoiding damage. Creel looking to finish with strikes here!
Hai blocking the ground and pound. #T2# Hai blocking the ground and pound. Creel wants to control the pace but Hai is squirming around nicely. Creel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB# Creel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hai is surviving well by controlling Creel's body position as best he can. Creel trying to control but Hai is having none of it. #T3# Hai is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Creel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Creel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hai wants to hold on but Creel pushes him away. Creel trying to control but Hai is having none of it. Poor strikes thrown by Creel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caspar Creel dominated that second round. That's time! Creel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Creel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Creel is looking for a kimura but Hai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Creel to get the leverage. #SUB# Creel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hai sees it coming and defends easily. Hai is not content to let Creel control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hai is trying to get back to full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Creel wants to take a breather but Hai is having none of it. #SUB# Creel is trying to work for a kimura but Hai is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Hai is not content to let Creel control the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Creel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hai can do to turn this around? Creel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Creel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Creel duly obliges. #TD# Creel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2# Hai tries to escape but Creel is in control. Creel controls the position. Hai tries to buck Creel off but Creel is having none of it.#SU# Creel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Creel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hai! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU# Creel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##CL# Creel moves into range and clinches up with Hai. I was talking to Creel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hai blocks the elbow strike.
Creel is looking to break free of the clinch but Hai has double underhooks. Creel tries to circle away but Hai has him pinned against the cage. Creel gets underhooks to prevent Hai's takedown attempt.
Hai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Creel pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4# 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.#TD# Creel pulls guard successfully.
Hai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Creel keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully. Caspar Creel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Creel wants to stand and escape but Hai is having none of it. Abdul Hai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Caspar Creel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hai wants to pass the guard but Creel is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Caspar Creel showed his dominance in that final round. Well Creel 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caspar Creel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Kalisto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Nielsen is trying to stand.
Nielsen wants to control but Kalisto is keeping busy.
Nielsen is trying to stand up here but Kalisto is controlling him well. #ES# Nielsen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kalisto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC# Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Kalisto feints and as Nielsen raises his hands in defense, Kalisto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kalisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalisto defends it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES# Nielsen has his feet on Kalisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD# Nielsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kalisto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1# Nielsen happy to just control the position for now. Nielsen throwing shots but missing, from side control. Nielsen is staying tight to Kalisto's torso, preventing him from escaping. Kalisto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nielsen.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nielsen in side control, throwing shots but Kalisto defends. Nielsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nielsen throwing shots but missing, from side control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kalisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nielsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kalisto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kalisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nielsen. Nielsen shoots in for a double leg but Kalisto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Kalisto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Nielsen throws Kalisto to one side and escapes! Nielsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalisto swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilber Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nielsen is breathing heavily.#TD2# Kalisto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nielsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Kalisto finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Nielsen has his feet on Kalisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3##TD2# Kalisto dives in and scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard. Nielsen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kalisto dives into side control.
#REVR# You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Nielsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Nielsen is not content to let Kalisto control the position. #T4# Nielsen is pushing Kalisto's head away, looking to escape. Kalisto manages to hold on to the position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Kalisto decides to stand back up. Kalisto steps back and let's Nielsen get back to his feet. Nielsen looks for a takedown but Kalisto sprawls well. Kalisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nielsen eats them both and turns towards Kalisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2# It looks like Wilber Nielsen has been cut.#CL2# Kalisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Kalisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. 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 Wilber Nielsen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wilber Nielsen's cut. That's time! Nielsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kalisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Nielsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A head kick misses from Kalisto. Nielsen throws a big counter combination but Kalisto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wilber Nielsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nielsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalisto. Kalisto leaves Nielsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. As Nielsen backs off Kalisto throws a huge counter combo but Nielsen manages to avoid it all.#TD# Nielsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalisto sprawls well initially but Nielsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Kalisto kicks Nielsen off and gets back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Kalisto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nielsen's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nielsen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kalisto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kalisto is breathing heavily.#ES# Nielsen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC# Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalisto throws a head kick but Nielsen moves out of range.
Kalisto falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Nielsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Nielsen lands a couple of decent looking shots. Nielsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kalisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nielsen controlling from the top position. #T2# Nielsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Kalisto working a defensive guard but Nielsen passes into half guard.
Kalisto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kalisto tries to kick Nielsen off but Nielsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Kalisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nielsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Nielsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Kalisto is looking to get back to is feet but Nielsen passes into side control.
Nielsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kalisto seems a little lost for a moment, as Nielsen dominates the positioning. Nielsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4# Nielsen throwing strikes but Kalisto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Nielsen wants to control but Kalisto postures up. Nielsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohammad Kalisto will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Wilber Nielsen's cut. That's time! Nielsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Kalisto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nielsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Kalisto finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Nielsen pushes Kalisto off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Kalisto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nielsen to the mat! Nielsen manages to get full guard. #ES# Nielsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kalisto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kalisto blocks a body shot from Nielsen. Nielsen lands an uppercut. Kalisto blocks a body shot from Nielsen. #BC# Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Some wild striking there from Kalisto.
#TD# Nielsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Nielsen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Nielsen stops Kalisto from standing up. Nielsen sitting in guard, not really doing much. Nielsen landing with the ground and pound. Wilber Nielsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Nielsen sitting in guard, not really doing much. Nielsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kalisto is looking to stand back up but Nielsen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kalisto. Kalisto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3# Nielsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalisto's head. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Kalisto dives in and scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard. Nielsen is striking off his back. Kalisto thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Nielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Kalisto performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES# Nielsen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4# Kalisto misses with a combination
and Nielsen counters with a one-two to the body. Nielsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielsen somewhat. Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt. Nielsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kalisto throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilber Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Kalisto has closed the distance and engaged Nielsen in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Wilber Nielsen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Nielsen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilber Nielsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hai to the ground. Jones is now in Hai's guard. Hai looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2# Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jones advances position into side control!#SUB2# Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hai is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brano Jones!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Jawed lands with a nice combination. Howard backs away looking to recover. Howard has a takedown stuffed. Jawed throws a counter combo. Jawed misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Jawed drives through with a takedown into guard. Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jawed on the ground. Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jawed is controlling him. Jawed with a flurry of punches that miss. Howard looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jawed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jawed has managed to get both his arms back between Howard's legs - danger averted. Jawed stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.#T1##SU2# Jawed gets to his feet. Howard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Jawed gets the takedown into side control. Jawed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Jawed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Howard wants to get back to his feet but Jawed drags him back down. Jawed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Howard! #SUB2# Jawed is working for a guillotine from mount but Howard frees his head quite easily.
Howard tries to reverse the position but Jawed maintains control.#SUB2# Jawed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2# Jawed tries to control but Howard wriggling away. #SUB2# Jawed has hold of Howard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Howard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jawed throws some wild stikes that Howard manages to avoid easily.
Howard really wants to buck Jawed off and get back to his feet. Howard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Jawed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Howard is on top in guard.
Howard is breathing heavily. Jawed being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##ES2# Jawed pushes Howard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jawed!
#TD2# Jawed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jawed showed some decent athleticism there. Howard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jawed manages to mount him!
Howard is trying to stand up.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jawed content just to control the position here. #SUB2# Jawed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Howard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Howard and Jawed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2# Jawed decides to stand back up. Jawed steps back and let's Howard get back to his feet. Jawed throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease. Jawed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howard thows a leg kick but Jawed checks it and Jawed counters with a one-two to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Howard enables Jawed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Howard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2# Jawed stands up from guard. Let's bang! Jawed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively. Howard throws a quick counter head kick but Jawed was just out of range.#TD2# Howard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2# Jawed gets to his feet. Howard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jawed misses with a double jab.
Howard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jawed avoids it. Jawed is breathing heavily.#TD2# Jawed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howard! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! You can see the frustration on Howard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2# Jawed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Howard is trying to control Jawed's posture but Jawed avoids it. Jawed misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2# Jawed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2# Jawed stands up and beckons Howard to his feet. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jawed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zane Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Jawed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jawed closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jawed throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease. Howard attempts a counter takedown but Jawed avoids it well and moves away. Jawed misses with a series of wild punches.
Jawed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Howard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jawed fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a big counter combination but Jawed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Jawed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Howard counters with a single leg into guard. Jawed didn't expect that. Jawed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard. Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Jawed has wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2# Jawed pushes Howard off and gets back to his feet.
Jawed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Howard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Howard fails with the takedown.#TD2# Jawed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howard to the ground. Jawed is now in Howard's guard.#T4##SU2# Jawed stands up from Howard's guard - Jawed perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Jawed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2# Jawed decides to return to a standing position. Jawed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively. Jawed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jawed tests Howard's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aminullah Jawed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Jawed lands a jab. Jawed throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Jawed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howard napping and manages to drive through into side control! Jawed trying to control the position but Howard is working away. Sloppy strikes there by Jawed. Howard parries the strikes from Jawed easily there. Jawed is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Howard to escape.
Jawed has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jawed working away. Jawed working the ground and pound but Howard is defending the strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2# Jawed decides to stand back up. Aminullah Jawed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Jawed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jawed misses with a double jab.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown. Howard throws a head kick that misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jawed!
Jawed throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jawed!
Howard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jawed defends it nicely. A leg kick checked by Howard.#T2##TD# Jawed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Howard to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# Jawed has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Howard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jawed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Jawed jumps guard.
Aminullah Jawed has got the better of the ground game so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Howard stops Jawed from standing up. Howard stays in close to Jawed's body and controls the position. Jawed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jawed wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position. #T3# Howard wants to control from the top but Jawed keeps moving. #ES2# Jawed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Howard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2# Jawed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howard was covering up waiting for the punch and Jawed finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Howard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jawed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2# Jawed gets to his feet - Howard follows without any prompting. #T4# Jawed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Jawed.
#TD2# Jawed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Howard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jawed keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Jawed working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD# Howard pulls guard successfully.
#SU2# Jawed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jawed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zane Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aminullah Jawed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jawed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Aminullah Jawed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jawed 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aminullah Jawed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1# Wun throws a series of punches but Halimi avoids them all with ease. A punch combination from Wun misses. Halimi tries to counter by clinching up but Wun breaks away and moves out of range. Halimi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wun sprawls well. Wun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halimi gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Halimi forces Wun back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Wun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Halimi moves into range and clinches up with Wun.#BC2# Wun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Halimi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Halimi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Halimi wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halimi. Halimi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD# Halimi drops Wun with a beautiful combination! Wun stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halimi is looking for the KO!#ROC# Wun is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Mucks Wun has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wun thows a left - swing and a miss! Wun is still on wobbly legs! Can Halimi finish him? Wun just misses with a punch to the body.
Wun seems to have recovered his senses. Halimi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# Halimi dodges the punch combination from Wun.
Halimi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wun. Wun throws a body punch but Halimi moves out of range. #CL# Halimi rushes Wun and presses him up against the cage. Halimi throws an elbow but it misses.
Halimi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wun blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Halimi manages to break the clinch.
Halimi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Halimi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wun, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Wun breaks the clinch.
#CL# Halimi closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Wun breaks the clinch.
Halimi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wun. Halimi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Wun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halimi. Wun throws a big shot that misses. Halimi is looking for a counter combo.#T2# Wun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Halimi tries to clinch but Wun is having none of it. Halimi doesn't manage to clinch there - Wun circles away.
Wun throws out a counter right but Halimi avoids it with no problem. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wun throws out a loose jab but Halimi uses good head movement to avoid it. Halimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wun circles away quickly and effectively. A little jabbing left from Wun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wun with a nice cross. Halimi scores with a nice body kick.
Wun looks winded! Wun misses with an uppercut. Halimi goes for a double leg but Wun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wun continues to drive forward. Wun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Wun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Halimi. Wun swats away the attempt to clinch by Halimi. Halimi tries to move into range but Wun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Halimi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Halimi breaks the clinch.
Halimi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3# Wun keeps the fight on the outside. Wun swats away the attempt to clinch by Halimi. Wun unleashes a big counter combination but Halimi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Halimi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Halimi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wun. Wun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Halimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wun! But no joy. Halimi shoots in for a double leg but Wun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moudood Halimi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wun lands a jab to the nose. Wun scores with a hook to the body. Halimi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Halimi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wun keeps the fight on the outside. Halimi moves in looking to clinch but Wun pushes him off. Wun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Halimi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL# Halimi clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Wun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wun misses with a body punch
#KD# and Halimi counters with a crisp one two that drops Wun! Halimi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wun to his feet! Wun is in big trouble! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wun leaves Halimi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wun moves into range and connects with a jab. Wun throws a body punch but Halimi moves out of range. #CL# Halimi closes the distance and clinches. Halimi lands a damaging elbow. Halimi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wun's defenses. Halimi lands an elbow just above Wun 's eye. #BC2# Wun manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Halimi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Halimi lands an elbow that stopped Wun in his tracks for a moment. Halimi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Halimi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. 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 Moudood Halimi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mucks Wun's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Halimi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wun paws at him with a jab and circles away. Halimi goes for a double leg but Wun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wun continues to drive forward. Mucks Wun seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wun catches Halimi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wun clobbers Halimi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Halimi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halimi wants to clinch. Wun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Halimi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Halimi avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wun swings for the body but Halimi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wun throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Halimi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wun paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wun!
Wun is breathing heavily.#T1# Wun throws a right hand that Halimi ducks under and follows up with a left that Halimi also avoids with ease.#CL# Halimi moves into the clinch. Halimi misses with an elbow over the top. Wun blocks an elbow strike. Halimi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Halimi lands an elbow just above Wun 's eye. #BC2# Wun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halimis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice defenses there by Halimi. Wun misses with a hook
and Halimi counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Wun falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moudood Halimi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1# Jawed throws a combination that misses #CL# and Santana counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Santana is breathing heavily. Jawed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Jawed jumps guard.
Jawed pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage. Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jawed is keeping the position for now. #ES2# Jawed scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santana is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Jawed moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aminullah Jawed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Liddell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hai's half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liddell. Hai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liddell's guard. #REVB# Hai pushes down on Liddell's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hai trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom. Hai trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hai is controlling the pace.
It looks like Hai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1# Liddell is trying to stand.
Hai controlling the action here. Liddell controlling the position well. Liddell wants to control but Hai is keeping busy.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Well, if Hai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Hai is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hai prevents Liddell from standing back up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD# Liddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Liddell is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3# Liddell looks to land a strike but Hai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2# Hai looking for a guillotine here but Liddell defends easily.
Liddell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Liddell throws an elbow that misses. Hai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liddell's guard. Nice move by Hai!#REVB##T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hai is in close to Liddell's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hai advances to half guard. #SUB2# Hai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work. Liddell wants to sweep but Hai has passed to side control! Hai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Liddell's legs. Liddell regains half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Liddell pushes Hai off looking to stand but Hai dives back in and keeps control.
Hai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liddell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Hai is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Hai dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Hai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Liddell wants to stand and escape but Hai is having none of it. Hai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now. Hai stops Liddell from standing up. Liddell keeping full guard, as Hai tries to pass. Hai keeps trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Liddell has his hands on Hai's head, controlling the position. Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard. Liddell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hai controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Liddell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Liddell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU# Liddell escapes and gets back to his feet. Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2# Hai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.#CL# Liddell clinches with his opponent.
Liddell is trying to break the clinch but Hai has him pressed against the cage. Hai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hai is breathing heavily. Hai blocks the elbow strike.
Hai wants to take the fight to the mat but Liddell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mike Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hai.#TD# Liddell manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Liddell has Hai pulled in close to control his posture. #T3# Hai is pushing down on Liddell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liddell is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through. Hai prevents Liddell from standing back up.
#SUB2# Hai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hai wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy. Liddell tries to roll over but Hai keeps him under control. Liddell pushes Hai off looking to stand but Hai dives back in and keeps control.
Liddell gets full guard.#ES# Liddell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hai is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4# Liddell prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Hai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Liddell is trying to keep an underhook but Hai manages to get the takedown into half guard. Liddell tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg. Hai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working. Hai trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it. #SUB2# Hai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Liddell tries to roll over but Hai keeps him under control. Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Liddell dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Hai shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. No luck for Hai with that takedown attempt. Hai misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Liddell feinted with a counter takedown. Mike Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hai. Hai looks to clinch and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Hai backing up. Hai nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Liddell throws a leg kick #TD2# so Hai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Hai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Hai looking to pass the guard. Liddell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hai looking to pass the guard. Liddell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Hai gets back to full guard.
#SU# Liddell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2# Hai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hai gets slowly back to his feet.#TD# Liddell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hai's guard. Liddell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hai's guard.#SUB# Liddell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Liddell, into his guard. #REVB##T3# Liddell keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully. Hai looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Liddell throws a big right hand that misses. Liddell throwing strikes from guard but Hai blocks nicely. Liddell throwing strikes but missing. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Liddell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU# Liddell stands up and waves to Hai to follow him. #TD# Liddell gets a double leg takedown into Hai's guard. Liddell wants to stand but Hai has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Abdul Hai has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Hai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Liddell showed his dominance in that final round. I think Liddell 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Liddell!
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