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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ames closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ames gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ames swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Ames breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ames rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to circle away but Ames has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk blocks an elbow strike from Ames.
Ames misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ames tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Ames back against the cage. #T1#
Ames throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Ames gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Ed Ames has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Hawk.
Hawk is stalling here.
#BC#
Ames escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Ames.
Hawk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ames defends it well.
Ames swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ames looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Ames tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Ames moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Hawk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ames.
Ames tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ames.
Ames misses the body punch #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a single leg into guard. Ames didn't expect that.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Ames keeps moving.
Ames wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment.
Hawk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawk won't allow Ames to sweep him here. #T3#
Ames is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ames preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ames is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ames ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk with the counter takedown but Ames avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ames.
Hawk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ames defends it well.#TD#
Ames shoots in and bounces Hawk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hawk looking for a triangle here. Ames is fighting it but it looks tight! Hawk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ames is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Black Hawk!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 4
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk avoids the body shot from Ames.
Hawk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ames misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ames. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ames sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Ames moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.#BC2#
Ames escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ames throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ames is in Hawk's guard.
Ames must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ames got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ames has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Ames throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Hawk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ames 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 Hawk.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ames working away.
Ames controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Ames there.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hawk working for a triangle but Ames defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ames lands a couple of digs.
Ames's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ames trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Ames is proving a slippery customer.
Hawk 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#
Ames is positioning himself well to prevent Hawk advancing to mount.
Hawk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Hawk trying to mount his opponent but Ames defends it.
Hawk wants to control but Ames is keeping him busy.
Ames is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawk from advancing to side control.
Ames is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard.
Ames moves into full guard.
Hawk looking to sit in guard and control but Ames gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ames got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ames has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Ames is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ames dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ames. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Ames throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Ames finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ames scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ames's guard. #REVR#
Hawk passes into half guard.
Ames trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk passes to full mount! #SUB#
Hawk goes for an armbar but Ames turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ames. #T1#
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawk won't allow Ames to sweep him here.
Ames not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ames keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Ames looking to control.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ames is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ames looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Ames is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ames manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Ames's guard.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ames is keeping the position for now.
Hawk won't allow Ames to sweep him here.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ames swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ames keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hawk looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ames instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hawk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ames regains guard immediately.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ames trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ames manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawk has Ames in his guard.#REVB#
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Ames from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hawk wants to sweep here but Ames controlling him for the moment.
Hawk 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#
Ames wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ames manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Hawk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ames throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ames avoids the head kick by Hawk.
A big left from Ames misses.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Ames.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ames looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.#TD2#
Ames decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ames passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ames pulls his head out easily.
Hawk is looking to control Ames's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawk avoid being mounted?
Ames moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Ames has control of the leg.
Ed Ames is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Ames seems content to control.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ames seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ames has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Ames breaks the clinch.
Black Hawk 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!#TD2#
Ames throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ames is in Hawk's guard.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Ames comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ames has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Ed Ames!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ed Ames!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ed Ames!
Ed Ames wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ames shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hiawatha pushes Ames off but Ames dives into side control.
Ames scores with punches from side control.
Ames cracks Hiawatha with a big elbow.
Ames working the body and head with strikes.
Ames is working Hiawatha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hiawatha wants to control but Ames postures up.
Ames works to advance to full mount. Hiawatha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hiawatha tries to buck Ames off but he can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Ames connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ames in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Hiawatha is rocked!#T1#
Ames drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hiawatha! More shots from Ames and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ames!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 2
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicks misses with an uppercut. Ames saw that one coming.
Nicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ames misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Ames misses.
Nicks throws a body punch but Ames moves out of range. #TD2#
Ames scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nicks bucks up and tries to throw Ames off but instead Ames has got his back!
Ames is looking to control Nicks but Nicks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nicks covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ames lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ames.
Ames loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nicks hold on?
#T1#
Ames lands punches and elbows.
Ames lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nicks.
Nicks is trying to get back to his feet but Ames has full control of the position and if anything, Nicks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ames landing with strikes.
Nicks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nicks looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ames.
Nicks trying to get back to his feet but Ames is in full control for now. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ames trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ames lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ames.
Ames is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Nicks up.
Ames lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ames is landing with strikes from the back.
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!
Ames lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicks is trying to remain composed but Ames is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Can Nicks hold on?! Ames is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ames.
Nicks trying to get back to his feet but Ames is in full control for now.
Ames lands a shot to the body.
Ames lands a shot to the body.
Ames controls the action.
Ames lands a shot to the head. #T4#
Nicks wants to get back to his feet.
Ames lands shots from the back.
Ames tries to keep control of the position but Nicks is staying busy.
Ames throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nicks!
Nicks wants to get back to his feet.
Ames lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ames dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ames slips a straight right by Nicks.
Ames pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicks is out of range and Ames settles back down.
Nicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ames.
Nicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicks takes a swing at Ames's ribcage but misses.
Ames tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicks. Ames does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ames goes for a double leg but Nicks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicks continues to drive forward.
Nicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ames.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ames moves away.
Ames tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nicks is looking to wear down Ames with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ames keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicks.#TD2#
Ames drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ames scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ames postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nicks is looking to stand back up but Ames counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nicks.
Nicks tries to kick Ames off but Ames keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ames drops an elbow to the side of Nicks's head.
Ames works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ames working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ames landing punches.
Ames working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Ames trying to control but Nicks is having none of it.
Ames looking to finish Nicks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nicks!
Nicks taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ames lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ames has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nicks's face.
Ames is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nicks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ames working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Nicks is rocked!
Ames wants to control the pace but Nicks is squirming around nicely.
Oh Nicks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ames controlling the position easily from mount.
Nicks seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Nicks is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ames working Nicks over with strikes here.
Nicks wants to get back to his feet.
Ames lands a big shot there that rocks Nicks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ames looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ames unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nicks wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ames celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ames!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Ames keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Ames shoots in and bounces Edy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Edy wriggles free and stands up.
Ames throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ames paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Edy both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ed Ames has been cut.
Ames displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Edy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ames.
#TD2#
Ames shoots in and gets a takedown into Edy's guard.
Edy wants to control the position but Ames says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ames wants to free his trapped foot but Edy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ames looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Edy has hold of Ames's hands but Ames slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ames looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Edy taking some punishment here, with Ames in his half guard.
Ames is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ames lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Edy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ames scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ames tries to pass to full mount but Edy defends it.
Ames is nestled in close to Edy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ames is thwarting Edy's attempts to control the position.
Edy tries to get to full guard but Ames has control of the leg.
Ames has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ames missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ames slips a nice elbow through Edy's hands, connecting with Edy's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ames scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Ground and pound from Ames.
Ames wants to take a breather but Edy is having none of it.
Edy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ames is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edy!
Ames scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ames in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Edy is looking to improve his position but Ames isn't that keen on the idea.
Ames can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edy is looking to escape.
Ames punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4##ES#
Edy bucks up and throws Ames to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ames looks for a takedown but Edy sprawls well.
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!#TD2#
Ames feints and as Edy raises his hands in defense, Ames changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ames is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edy working a defensive guard here.
Ames preventing the sweep.
Ames scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ames dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Ames's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Edy throws a low kick but Ames moves out of range easily.
Edy looks for a takedown but Ames sprawls well.
And Ames tries to counter it with a takedown but Edy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edy ducks under a wild hook from Ames.
Edy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ames manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ames shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edy as he avoids it easily.
Ames swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Edy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ames circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edy stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Edy gets caught napping as Ames dives in and scores a takedown. Edy manages to retain guard.
Edy is striking from the bottom but Ames uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T1#
Ames lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ames is thwarting Edy's attempts to control the position.
Ames scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ames lands strikes from half guard.
Ames slips a nice elbow through Edy's hands, connecting with Edy's forehead.
Ground and pound from Ames.
Ames is pressing down on Edy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edy is holding on for now. #T2#
Ames lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ames frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ames avoids the attempt from Edy to control.
Ames lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Edy tries to hold on but Ames pushes him away.
Ames in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ames lands a big shot there that rocks Edy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ames landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Ames looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ames tries to control but Edy wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ames cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ames has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ames connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Edy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edy tries to hold on but Ames postures up.
Edy is in a horrible position here. Ames smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ames tries to control but Edy wriggling away. #T4#
Ames cracks Edy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Edy is trying desperately to improve position.
Ed Ames has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ames with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Edy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ames on the ground.
Ames is landing with some decent strikes but Edy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Edy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ed Edy has been cut.
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!
Ames avoids the attempt from Edy to control.
Oh Edy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ames working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ames showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Edy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ames.
Edy seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Edy does no damage.
Edy moves in looking to clinch but Ames pushes him off.
Edy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ames sprawls well. Ames wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edy gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Ames throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edy tries to clinch up but Ames circles away and keeps his distance.
Edy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ames sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edy somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ames slips a straight right by Edy.
And Ames tries to counter it with a takedown but Edy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ames fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edy to the ground. Ames is now in Edy's guard.#T1#
Ames connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ames trying to control the position from guard on top but Edy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ames content to stall in guard here.
Ames trying to control the position from guard on top but Edy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ames scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ames passes Edy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ames 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.
Ed Ames is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ames prevents Edy from improving his position.
Ames working Edy over with strikes.
Ames is taking a breather. Edy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ames 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.
Edy is looking to control Ames's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edy avoid being mounted?
Ames looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Edy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ames looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ames looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ames working Edy over with strikes.
Edy trying to control from the bottom.
Ames trying to mount his opponent but Edy defends it.
Ames working Edy over with strikes.
Edy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ames works his way into side control. #T4#
Ames working the head and body with strikes.
Edy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ames connects with a decent elbow.
Edy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Edy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ames is putting a hurting on Edy here, landing some big shots from side control.
A big shot lands for Ames! That's hurt Edy! Will he recover? Ames fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ames!
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