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Event:
POWER 71
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Ali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ali has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ali misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zico Ali.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Escobar has Ali pressed against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar defends it nicely.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Ali forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Ali gets a clinch. #T3#
Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.#CL#
Escobar has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali slips a jab from Escobar.
Ali lands a head shot.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ali counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Ali seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU2#
Ali decides to stand back up.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Ali moves into the clinch.#BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar stalling the fight.
Escobar tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Come on Escobar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ali clinches.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Ali tries to pull guard but Escobar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar leaning against his opponent.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zico Ali.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Escobar gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling the position. #BC#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Escobar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar smiles and moves away.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2##CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Braulio Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali tries to pull guard but Escobar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar is stalling here.
Ali wants a takedown.
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
#CL2#
Ali has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Escobar tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
#BC#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Escobar.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Ali clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobar pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
And Ali tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Braulio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Escobar 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#
Ali is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Escobar decides to stand up. #TD2#
Ali shoots in and bounces Escobar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Escobar wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
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!
Braulio Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali stalls.
Braulio Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali trying to stall but Escobar improves his position.
Ali is trying to break free.#T3#
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ali rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is trying to break free.
Zico Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Ali's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escobar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Braulio Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Ali pushes Escobar away with a front kick.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ali under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braulio Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braulio Escobar!
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Event:
POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Gordon. #CUT2#
It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.
Ali has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
A short right from Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Ali has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Ali can't get the takedown.
Ali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali blocks a body shot from Gordon. #T1#
Ali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Gordon keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Ali is working for takedown but Gordon is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Ali jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Ali looking to stall.
Gordon digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses. #CUT2#
Zico Ali's cut is getting worse.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gordon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Ali tries to break free but Gordon pushes him back against the cage.
Ali blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Ali tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Zico Ali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Ali prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off. #CUT2#
Jeez, Zico Ali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Gordon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage. #T4#
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zico Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louis Gordon!
After winning the bout, Louis Gordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Ali is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Ali is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mikael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zico Ali.#TD2#
Ali turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ali manages to end up in side control.
Ali working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ali is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ali wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
Ali is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard. #SUB#
Ali throws a sloppy strike and Jackson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ali is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikael Jackson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mikael Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Durgin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Ali looking to score a takedown here. Durgin is defending well but Ali drives through and ends up in Durgin's guard.
Durgin wants to get back to his feet but Ali passes 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.#REVR#
Ali is thwarting Durgin's attempts to control the position.
Ali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durgin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durgin tries to kick Ali off but Ali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durgin defending well though.
Ali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to control but Durgin is keeping him busy.
Ali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Durgin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ali.
Ali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Nice strikes from Ali there.
Durgin trying to hold on to Ali's head to control him but Ali postures up.
Durgin wants to get back to full guard.
Ali stalling.
Durgin trying to control but Ali postures up.
#SUB2#
Ali wants to work for an arm triangle but Durgin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Durgin wants to control but Ali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ali has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ali prevents Durgin from getting the reversal.
Durgin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ali with the ground and pound from mount.
Ali throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ali with shots to the head and body - Durgin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Durgin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ali.
Ali throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Durgin is in a horrible position here. Ali smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Durgin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ali working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
BOOM! Ali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Durgin is rocked!
Ali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Durgin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali prevents Durgin from getting the reversal.
Durgin seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali cracks Durgin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zico Ali!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Lambert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Lambert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.#CL#
Ali drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Lambert misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Lambert throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lambert keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lambert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zico Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Lambert won't allow it.
#T1#
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lambert is keeping busy.
We've been hearing reports that Ali has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lambert slowing the pace effectively.
Lambert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
Lambert wants a takedown.
Lambert is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Lambert back into the cage.
Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Lambert's defenses.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##TD#
Ali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Lambert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Lambert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lambert, into his guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Ali stands and steps away. Lambert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Ali has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lambert uses from the top position.
Lambert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali keeping full guard, as Lambert tries to pass.
Lambert chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Lambert wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lambert landing with the ground and pound.
Ali controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself. #SUB#
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Lambert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lambert goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.#CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lambert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Lambert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Lambert gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Ali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ali shoots in but Lambert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lambert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali tries to clinch but Lambert moves out of range.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert moves out of range as Ali strikes.#T1#
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lambert as he jumps to the side.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ali is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Lambert counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali is trying to keep Lambert in close.
Ali is looking to stand up but Lambert isn't so interested in that idea.
Lambert is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Ali has momentary wrist control but Lambert slips an elbow through the middle.
Lambert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Lambert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Ali trying to control the position here.
Mike Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely. #T3#
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lambert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lambert scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lambert lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lambert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Lambert there.
Lambert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lambert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Lambert is looking to advance position but Ali won't allow it.
Lambert working over Ali with some ground and pound. Ali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lambert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ali is pressing down on Lambert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lambert won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Lambert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lambert 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#
Ali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lambert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ali somewhat.
Lambert is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Lambert as Ali shoots in.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lambert as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lambert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lambert postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him. #T1#
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Ali wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
Lambert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lambert throws a strike but Ali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lambert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ali has Lambert in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lambert defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Lambert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lambert defends it easily.
Lambert trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Lambert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.
Lambert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Lambert works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him.
Ali thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lambert landing with the ground and pound.
Ali is trying to control the position but Lambert postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambert throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali sets himself, and Lambert steps forward looking for the clinch! Ali avoids it this time.#CL#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Lambert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Lambert lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.#TD#
Ali has hold of one of Lambert's legs. Lambert is fighting the takedown attempt but Ali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lambert has his feet on Ali's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Lambert dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambert 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 67
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Winfield misses.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Winfield misses.
Ali tries for a takedown but Winfield circles away easily#CL2#
and Winfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winfield.
Winfield tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali fails with the takedown
letting Winfield counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winfield swivels and escapes.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali thows a leg kick but Winfield checks it
and Winfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Winfield pushes him off.
Winfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winfield scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##CL2#
Winfield moves into the clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Winfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Winfield trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winfield lands a couple of digs.
Winfield trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Winfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winfield is working Ali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ali has momentary wrist control but Winfield slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Winfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winfield cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
Winfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ali has his hands on Winfield's head, controlling the position.
Winfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Winfield landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Ali's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winfield with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winfield landing with the ground and pound.
Winfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winfield sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Winfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winfield is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winfield scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Winfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Ali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winfield defends well.
Winfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winfield.
Ali appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Winfield connects with a looping right hand.
Winfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Winfield jabs at Ali's body.
Winfield jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Winfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Jules Winfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Winfield stops Ali from standing up.
Winfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Winfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Winfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali is trying to control the position but Winfield postures up. #T1#
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Ali working for a triangle but Winfield defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winfield preventing the sweep.
Winfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Winfield lands a couple of digs.
Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Winfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.#T2#
Winfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Winfield from controlling successfully.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winfield landing with the ground and pound.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winfield is aware though and is defending well.
Winfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Winfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winfield stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield gets to his feet and stands over Ali, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ali felt that one! Winfield unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ali from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winfield!
An out of breath Jules Winfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Machida misses with a double jab.
Ali attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Ali lands a big shot that drops Machida! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Ali finish him?
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Ali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Machida, up you get!
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been hearing reports that Ali has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ali is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Machida is in big trouble! Ali is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Machida. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Zico Ali!
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Event:
G #29 BOADRIUS vs PALMER
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.#CL#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Ali prevents a body shot from Silva.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. 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.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali's efforts to push away.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Ali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Ali tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with the combination.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ali misses its target.#T3#
Ali is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Ali shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali postures up.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Ali decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva controlling the position well.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ali slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Ali.
#T1#
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ali.
Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Antonio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Ali is wise to it.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Silva thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Silva scores with a head kick. Ali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Ali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Silva misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ali has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Silva throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silva throws a body kick that misses
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Zico Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Silva throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Ali catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zico Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Silva lands but Ali takes it in his stride.
Antonio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#
It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.#T2#
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zico Ali is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ali moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Silva 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!#BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Ali counters with a one-two to the body. #T3##CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Ali manages to pull guard.
Ali 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.
Silva trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Zico Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ali has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ali duly obliges.
Ali shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Ali to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Zico Ali.
Well Ali 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zico Ali!
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Event:
KOTB 44: Velocidade
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hennig looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Ali wriggles free and stands up.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hennig . Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hennig avoids it really well and circles away.
Hennig looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Hennig shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Hennig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hennig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hennig is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Hennig wants to pass the guard but Ali is defending well.
Ali trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hennig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hennig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hennig is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hennig . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hennig has gone for a leg lock! Ali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hennig 's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Hennig working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hennig is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ali throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hennig 's body to avoid the submission. Hennig has instead reached around Ali's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hennig arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Curt Hennig !
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