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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed tries to clinch there but Eketone circles away.
#CL#
Eketone clinches up against the cage.
Eketone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahmed is looking to break free of the clinch but Eketone has double underhooks.
Ahmed working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Eketone jumps into guard, dragging Ahmed to the mat.
Eketone keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Ahmed is looking to work some ground and pound but Eketone has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed throws a big elbow that misses.
Eketone keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eketone looking for subs off his back but Ahmed has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Eketone wants to sweep but Ahmed has passed to side control!
The strikes coming from Ahmed are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eketone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahmed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ahmed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eketone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eketone struggling a bit here.
Eketone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmed on the ground.
Eketone is looking to regain half guard here but Ahmed keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahmed misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ahmed trying to control the position but Eketone is working away.
Ahmed controls the position.
Eketone struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ahmed grinds an elbow into Eketone's temple.
Ahmed trying to control the position but Eketone is working away.
Ahmed advances nicely into full mount.
Ahmed avoids the attempt from Eketone to control.
Eketone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Eketone is just holding on here. Ahmed manages to take his back.
Ahmed is not going to allow Eketone to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Eketone is trying to get back to his feet but Ahmed has full control of the position and if anything, Eketone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Eketone just trying to survive but Ahmed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Eketone tries to escape but Ahmed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmed scores with strikes from the back.
Eketone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Eketone is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Ahmed off. It looks like it's working - Ahmed slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Eketone displaying calm under pressure there.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Eketone pushes Ahmed up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bilal Ahmed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ahmed tries to clinch there but Eketone circles away.
#CL#
Eketone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahmed letting Eketone take a breather here.
Eketone prevents Ahmed from breaking the clinch.
Ahmed keeps control of Eketone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Ahmed jumps guard and drags Eketone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eketone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahmed is retaining full guard.
Bilal Ahmed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eketone trying to move into half guard but instead Ahmed has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eketone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ahmed trying to control but Eketone is working from the bottom.
Eketone wants to get back to his feet but Ahmed is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Eketone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eketone can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahmed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahmed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eketone is working to get back to half guard.
Eketone wants to control but Ahmed is having none of it.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Ahmed there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ahmed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eketone is working to get back to half guard.
Ahmed looking to control but Eketone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ahmed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eketone tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Eketone is working hard here to advance position.
Eketone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ahmed wants to stand up but Eketone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Eketone wants to control but Ahmed is keeping busy.
Eketone wants to control the action here but instead Ahmed manages to pass to full mount!
Eketone tries to hold on but Ahmed postures up.#T4#
Eketone is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Eketone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ahmed.
Eketone is squirming around, avoiding Ahmed's attempts to control the action.
Eketone wants to control but Ahmed is having none of it.
Eketone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahmed tries to control but Eketone wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilal Ahmed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Eketone misses
and Ahmed counters with a body kick that stops Eketone in his tracks momentarily.
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown but Eketone shows good takedown defense.
Eketone is looking for a counter combo.
Eketone throws a nice looking combination but Ahmed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eketone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eketone shoots in and drives through. Ahmed sprawls well.
Ahmed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eketone looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Ahmed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eketone has control of Ahmed's left arm, preventing Ahmed from doing any damage.
Eketone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eketone pulls Ahmed in to control the position.
Eketone wants to stand up but Ahmed is controlling him. #T1#
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Eketone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eketone pulls Ahmed in close to prevent any damage.
Eketone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eketone tries to get out of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Eketone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahmed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahmed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahmed throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eketone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahmed pinned against the cage. Ahmed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eketone circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Eketone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Eketone misses the target.
Eketone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahmed.
Eketone misses with an uppercut
and Ahmed counters with a three punch combo that has Eketone backing up. Eketone nods at Ahmed to acknowledge the strikes.
Ahmed misses with a head kick.
Eketone shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmed tries to sprawl out of it but Eketone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmed is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otikoro Eketone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eketone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eketone as he jumps to the side.
Ahmed is looking to clinch.
No luck for Eketone with that takedown attempt.
Ahmed doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Eketone counters by moving into the clinch.
Eketone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahmed gets underhooks to prevent Eketone's takedown attempt.
Eketone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahmed prevents it.
#T4#
Eketone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahmed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eketone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bilal Ahmed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahmed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Eketone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahmed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eketone staying calm.#SUB#
Eketone is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahmed is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bilal Ahmed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahmed 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bilal Ahmed! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 3
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yulan shoots in for a takedown but Ahmed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ahmed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yulan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahmed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yulan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahmed stopping the sweep attempt from Yulan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed postures up.
Yulan keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Yulan keeping full guard, as Ahmed tries to pass. #T1#
Yulan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahmed manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed has momentary wrist control but Yulan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahmed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yulan is controlling him.
Yulan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yulan throwing strikes but missing.
Ahmed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahmed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmed tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ahmed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yulan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yulan lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Ahmed is pulling down on Yulan's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yulan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ahmed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yulan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yulan slips nicely into half guard.
Yulan is looking to take a break and control but Ahmed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmed is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Yulan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Yulan is trying to work for a kimura but Ahmed is defending well.
#SUB#
Ahmed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yulan is trying to control. Ahmed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position.
Yulan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahmed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yulan 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. #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.
Yulan lands with a punch from half guard.
Yulan working the head and body with strikes.
Yulan passes to full mount!
Yulan unloading with bombs!
Yulan landing punches.
Yulan trying to control but Ahmed is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan landing strikes from the mount and Ahmed is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yulan has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yulan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmed manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ahmed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yulan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahmed passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yulan tries to buck Ahmed off but Ahmed is having none of it.
Ahmed is putting a hurting on Yulan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ahmed scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Yulan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yulan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yulan is looking to take a break and control but Ahmed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position.
Ahmed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yulan.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Yulan wants to pass the guard but Ahmed is defending well.
Ahmed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
Yulan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahmed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yulan is working away from the top position though.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ahmed is not content to let Yulan control the position.
Yulan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yulan prevents Ahmed from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yulan moves into full mount! Ahmed won't be happy about that!
Yulan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yulan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Yulan avoids the attempt from Ahmed to control.
Yulan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yulan dominating with strikes here.
Ahmed is desperately trying to improve his position but Yulan has a good base and remains in mount.
Yulan working the ground and pound effectively.
Yulan controlling the pace for now.
Yulan breaks from Ahmed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yulan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Yulan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yulan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahmed throws a quick counter head kick but Yulan was just out of range.
Yulan takes a swing at Ahmed's ribcage but misses.
Ahmed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ahmed moves into the clinch.
Yulan is trying to break free.
Ahmed lands with a light punch inside.
Yulan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yulan working hard to break the clinch.
Yulan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahmed after a bit of a struggle.
Ahmed prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ahmed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yulan regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yulan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Yulan wants to control from the top but Ahmed keeps moving. #T1#
Yulan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yulan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmed is trying to control the position but Yulan postures up.
Yulan being controlled here momentarily.
Ahmed keeping moving, preventing Yulan from controlling successfully.
Yulan preventing the sweep.
Fung Yulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yulan passes Ahmed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yulan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahmed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yulan thows a huge punch but Ahmed dodges it nicely.
Yulan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yulan lands a nice short elbow.
Ahmed is trying to maintain the position but Yulan is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yulan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yulan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahmed looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Yulan there.
Ahmed tries to kick Yulan off but Yulan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahmed won't allow Yulan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Yulan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahmed.
Yulan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yulan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ahmed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yulan connects with a decent elbow.
Fung Yulan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yulan trying to control the position but Ahmed is working away. #T4#
Yulan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ahmed some visible discomfort.
Yulan trying to control the position but Ahmed is working away.
Ahmed tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Yulan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yulan lands some shots froms side control.
Yulan in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep.
Hamza Ahmed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmed gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Yulan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yulan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Fung Yulan!
Fung Yulan wins by unanimous decision!
Fung Yulan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 2
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ahmed shoots in and gets a takedown into Balongtong 's guard.
Balongtong is looking to stand back up but Ahmed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Balongtong . #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed stalling.
Balongtong wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balongtong can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balongtong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmed throwing shots but Balongtong is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ahmed throwing shots but Balongtong is blocking nicely.
Ahmed is looking to advance position but Balongtong won't allow it.
Balongtong taking some punishment here, with Ahmed in his half guard.
Ahmed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahmed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ahmed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahmed slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahmed lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmed 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.#T2#
Balongtong wants to control but Ahmed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahmed 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.
Ahmed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Balongtong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Balongtong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahmed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balongtong tries to buck Ahmed off but Ahmed takes his back!
Ahmed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Balongtong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ahmed.
Balongtong wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahmed gets his hands free.
Ahmed is punishing Balongtong with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Balongtong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ahmed.
Good control from Ahmed.
Ahmed lands with a hammerfist to the side of Balongtong 's head.
Balongtong wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ahmed controlling the positon.
Balongtong tries to roll but Ahmed sticks to his back.
Ahmed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balongtong 's body.
Balongtong is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ahmed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balongtong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Ahmed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ahmed clinches with his opponent.
Balongtong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahmed to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ahmed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Balongtong tries to buck Ahmed off but Ahmed is having none of it.
Ahmed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balongtong keeps working.
Balongtong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balongtong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahmed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Balongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balongtong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balongtong being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahmed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Balongtong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahmed is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahmed staying out of range there.
Balongtong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Ahmed counters with a shoot takedown. Balongtong fights it but they end up in guard.
Ahmed prevents Balongtong from getting back to his feet.
Ahmed wants to stand but Balongtong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Balongtong looking to control.
Ahmed content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahmed's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ahmed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balongtong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmed counters with a right hand to the body.
Hamza Ahmed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimuel Balongtong .
Balongtong is breathing heavily.#TD#
Balongtong gets caught flat footed, as Ahmed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahmed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Ahmed wants to control from the top but Balongtong keeps moving.
Balongtong trying to keep a closed guard but Ahmed is proving a slippery customer.
Ahmed 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balongtong is trying to keep Ahmed in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Ahmed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ahmed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balongtong quickly recovers to half guard.
Ahmed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Balongtong tries to get to full guard but Ahmed has control of the leg.
Ahmed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balongtong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahmed is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Balongtong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balongtong .
Ahmed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balongtong can do to turn this around?
Balongtong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ahmed trying to control but Balongtong is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ahmed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Balongtong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmed avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balongtong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ahmed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Balongtong !
Balongtong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balongtong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahmed has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Ahmed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balongtong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahmed working away.#T3#
Balongtong taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Ahmed is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Balongtong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ahmed gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Balongtong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ahmed lets go of the hold and Balongtong can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Ahmed! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 997 Round 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Bachmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ahmed to the ground. Bachmann is now in Ahmed's guard.
Bachmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bachmann 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.
Ahmed is trying to keep Bachmann in close.
Bachmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahmed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bachmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahmed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Ahmed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bachmann looking to sit in guard and control but Ahmed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ahmed throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahmed content to stall in guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bachmann is trying to control the position but Ahmed postures up.
Ahmed with a nice head shot there.
Ahmed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bachmann keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Bachmann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bachmann wants to clinch up but Ahmed keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ahmed has closed the distance and engaged Bachmann in a clinch.
Bachmann is trying to break the clinch but Ahmed has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Bachmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bachmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahmed to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BD Bachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ahmed breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ahmed moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bachmann is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ahmed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bachmann to the mat. Bachmann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Bachmann has his foot on Ahmed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahmed works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahmed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahmed stands up over Bachmann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bachmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bachmann wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ahmed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bachmann looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ahmed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bachmann dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bachmann wants to stand and escape but instead Ahmed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bachmann keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bachmann is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Ahmed dominated that round.
That's time! Bachmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahmed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Ahmed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bachmann on his heels. He'll look to pass Bachmann's guard now, I'm sure.
Bachmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahmed.
Ahmed trying to control but Bachmann is working from the bottom.
Ahmed won't allow Bachmann to sweep him here.
Bachmann keeping full guard, as Ahmed tries to pass.
Ahmed wants to get up but he can't break Bachmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bachmann is looking for a triangle but Ahmed pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Bachmann 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ahmed closes the distance and pushes Bachmann back into the cage.
Ahmed stalls.
Bachmann trying to stall but Ahmed improves his position.
Bachmann is trying to force a seperation but Ahmed has the dominant position.#TD2#
Ahmed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bachmann is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet but Bachmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bachmann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahmed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bachmann controls the pace.
Bachmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahmed's head.
Bachmann looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ahmed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bachmann has passed into side control.
Bachmann is working Ahmed over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bachmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmed keeps working.
Bachmann wants to stand but Ahmed is controlling his arm.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahmed is pushing Bachmann's head away, looking to escape. Bachmann manages to hold on to the position though.
Ahmed looks to move to half guard but instead Bachmann has passed into mount! Damn!
Ahmed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bachmann wants to control the pace but Ahmed is squirming around nicely.
Ahmed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bachmann is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahmed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahmed shrugs it off.
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 BD Bachmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahmed throws a sloppy head kick and Bachmann moves out of range easily. #TD#
Bachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahmed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bachmann passes into half guard.
Bachmann drops an elbow to the side of Ahmed's head.
Ahmed is staying active underneath Bachmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahmed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahmed is trying to stand up here but Bachmann is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bachmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bachmann tries a low kick but Ahmed avoids it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bachmann misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bachmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmed sprawls well. Ahmed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmed tries to sprawl out of it but Bachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BD Bachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ahmed has Bachmann up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Ahmed avoiding damage.
Ahmed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Ahmed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ahmed working away.
Bachmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bachmann won't allow Ahmed to pass to mount.
Ahmed is trying to control the action in half guard but Bachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Bachmann keeping control of the position.
Bachmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Bachmann wants to control but Ahmed is keeping busy.
Bachmann tries to get to full guard but Ahmed has control of the leg.
BD Bachmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Ahmed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamza Ahmed.
I think Ahmed 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Hamza Ahmed!
Hamza Ahmed wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rustemov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Ahmed kicks off Rustemov and gets to his feet. #TD#
Ahmed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ahmed is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Ahmed seems content to control.
Rustemov trying to get back to full guard but Ahmed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rustemov is trying to escape the mount.
Rustemov just holding on.
Rustemov is just holding on here. Ahmed manages to take his back.
#T1#
Rustemov trying to control the hands but Ahmed won't let him.
Rustemov is in bad spot here.
Rustemov trying to control the hands but Ahmed breaks the grip.
Rustemov is keeping busy.
Rustemov trying to control the position but Ahmed manages to sink in the hooks. #T2##SUB#
Ahmed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rustemov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahmed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rustemov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahmed keeps control of the position as Rustemov tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Ahmed working for a choke but Rustemov is defending well.
Rustemov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahmed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rustemov rolls, trying to escape but Ahmed keeps control of the position.
Ahmed avoiding Rustemov 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Ahmed.
Rustemov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rustemov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahmed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rustemov tries to roll but Ahmed sticks to his back.
Rustemov trying to control the hands but Ahmed breaks the grip. #SUB#
Ahmed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rustemov is defending well though. Ahmed let's go of the attempt for now.
Rustemov trying to control the action but Ahmed just sinks the hooks in.
Ahmed is hanging on to Rustemov's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed thows a strike but Rustemov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Rustemov as he ends up in Ahmed 's guard!
Rustemov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Rustemov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ahmed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rustemov, into his guard. #REVR#
Rustemov controls Ahmed momentarily but Ahmed frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleyman Ahmed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rustemov looks to throw the jab but Ahmed is out of range.
Suleyman Ahmed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmed wants to clinch but Rustemov slips to the side#TD2#
and Rustemov counters with a shoot takedown. Ahmed fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ahmed manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rustemov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahmed uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ahmed gets control of Rustemov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahmed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rustemov trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Ahmed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rustemov can do to turn this around?
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet but Rustemov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rustemov has gone for a leg lock! Ahmed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rustemov's guard.#REVR#
Ahmed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmed looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Rustemov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahmed has passed into half guard!
Rustemov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rustemov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rustemov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ahmed.
Rustemov tries to hold on but Ahmed pushes him away. #T2#
Ahmed controlling from the full mount.
Rustemov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahmed content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rustemov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahmed avoids the attempt from Rustemov to control.
Rustemov tries to reverse the position but Ahmed maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ahmed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rustemov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rustemov wants to control but Ahmed postures up.#T3#
Rustemov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahmed easily slips into full mount!
Ahmed avoids the attempt from Rustemov to control.#SUB#
Ahmed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rustemov is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ahmed thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ahmed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahmed prevents Rustemov from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Rustemov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ahmed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rustemov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed is thwarting Rustemov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleyman Ahmed dominated that second round.
That's time! Ahmed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahmed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahmed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmed looks to clinch
and Rustemov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Rustemov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Ahmed kicks Rustemov off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Ahmed gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rustemov wants to control but Ahmed postures up.#SU#
Ahmed decides to stand back up. Ahmed steps back and let's Rustemov get back to his feet.#TD#
Ahmed feints and as Rustemov raises his hands in defense, Ahmed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rustemov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahmed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rustemov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rustemov is trying to improve his position.
Rustemov can't do much from the bottom here.
Rustemov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahmed easily slips into full mount!
Rustemov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poor strikes thrown by Ahmed there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rustemov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ahmed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rustemov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahmed working away.
Rustemov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rustemov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ahmed is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rustem Rustemov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rustemov is squirming around, avoiding Ahmed's attempts to control the action.
Ahmed avoids the attempt from Rustemov to control.
Rustemov is just holding on here. Ahmed manages to take his back.
Rustemov just trying to survive but Ahmed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Rustemov fending off the submission attempt from Ahmed. #T4#
Rustemov tries to break free.
Ahmed missing with punches from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahmed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ahmed avoiding Rustemov 's attempts to control his hands.
Rustemov tries to escape the position.
Suleyman Ahmed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rustemov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suleyman Ahmed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmed, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suleyman Ahmed! |
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