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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Alves goes for a double leg but Bangbang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bangbang continues to drive forward.
Bangbang walks into a jab.
Renzo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangbang throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Bangbang misses the jab.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Bangbang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Izzy Bangbang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Bangbang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alves showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Bangbang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangbang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangbang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Alves .
Bangbang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bangbang's head.
Bangbang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alves moves nicely into side control.
Bangbang tries to bench press Alves off him but Alves keeps the position.
Bangbang is letting Alves control him for a moment.
Alves wants to control but Bangbang is keeping him busy.
Bangbang dodges the ground and pound from Alves .
Bangbang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Alves easily slips into full mount!
Alves throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alves dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Alves has hold of Bangbang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bangbang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Bangbang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alves .
Bangbang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Bangbang is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bangbang looks a forlorn figure.
Alves landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Bangbang is rocked!
Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bangbang looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Bangbang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alves quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Alves but it's paid off an Bangbang is forced to tap! Nice work by Alves .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renzo Alves !
A relieved looking Renzo Alves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alves with a hook.
Alves scores with a hook.#TD2#
Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzalez to the ground. Alves is now in Gonzalez's guard.#SUB#
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves controlling from the top position.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Alves might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Alves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Alves postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Alves is in close to Gonzalez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Alves is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Alves passes Gonzalez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gonzalez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Alves fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gonzalez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Alves ! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
During a confident post fight interview, Renzo Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poohs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poohs misses with a head kick.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poohs moves away.
Poohs leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Alves . That snapped Poohs's head back.
Poohs stuffs the takedown.
And Poohs counters with a quick kick to the body but Alves blocks it.
Conrad Poohs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Poohs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poohs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poohs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Poohs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Poohs misses the jab.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Poohs throwing a counter right hand but Alves manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Alves misses.
Poohs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alves just manages to avoid it.
Poohs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.#KD#
Poohs lands a big head kick that sends Alves tumbling to the mat! Poohs takes a step backwards and waves Alves back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Poohs counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Poohs!
A relieved looking Conrad Poohs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Gonzalez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Alves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.#TD#
Alves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Alves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Alves is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Alves forces his way into half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alves connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple. #SUB#
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves .
Alves controlling the action here.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Alves slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
Alves is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alves connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple. #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Alves lands a big elbow - Gonzalez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Alves !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
Our winner, Renzo Alves , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 316 Alves vs Holgersson
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Holgersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Holgersson.
Alves tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves moves forwards but Holgersson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves 's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holgersson off to one side.
Holgersson scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves checks the leg kick.
Holgersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.#TD2#
Holgersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alves to the ground. Holgersson is now in Alves 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holgersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Holgersson won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Holgersson chips away with some ground and pound.
Holgersson stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .#SUB#
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Holgersson defends easily.
Holgersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Alves '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.
Alves wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holgersson's guard. #REVR#
Holgersson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Holgersson keeps trying to improve his position.
Holgersson controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself. #SUB2#
Holgersson is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Holgersson managing to control the position.
Alves is in close to Holgersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Holgersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holgersson pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holgersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holgersson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Holgersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Alves trying to control the position.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves , not yet. #T4#
Holgersson trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves looking to control.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Holgersson postures up and lands a big shot to Alves 's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Holgersson avoids the head kick by Alves .
#TD2#
Holgersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Holgersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alves pushes Holgersson off looking to stand but Holgersson dives back in and keeps control.
Holgersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holgersson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holgersson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Alves is rocked!
Holgersson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alves !
Holgersson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Holgersson cracks Alves with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves is trying to escape the mount.
Holgersson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Alves covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Holgersson!
A less than humble Nils Holgersson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 314 Stenson vs Holgersson
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf misses with a takedown #TD#
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolf won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Alves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolf is avoiding damage well.
Wolf defending against the ground and pound.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Alves scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolf is avoiding damage well.
Alves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow 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!
Alves working the ground and pound but Wolf is defending the strikes.
Alves trying to control the position but Wolf is working away. #T1#
Wolf regains half guard, as Alves was trying to land strikes.
Alves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice strikes from Alves there.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves preventing the sweep.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves is working Wolf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Alves postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves 's guard. #REVB#
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf landing with the ground and pound.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves controls Wolf momentarily but Wolf frees himself.
Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves 's head.
Wolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves 's head.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
Alves is pulling down on Wolf's head to control his posture.
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alves trying to control the position.
#T4#
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves trying to control the position here.
Wolf lands a couple of digs.
Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves 's head.#ROC2#
Alves is rocked!
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves 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#
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolf moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Wolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Renzo Alves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wolf fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with a two punch combo.
Alves looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well. #CL2#
Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Alves gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wolf regains guard.
Wolf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf trying to control the position.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Alves preventing the sweep.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wolf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Alves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wolf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Alves 's hands, connecting with Alves 's forehead.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
Wolf 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.
Alves is pressing down on Wolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves is pressing down on Wolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Alves trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wolf throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alves uses it to pass to side control.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Alves working the ground and pound from side control.
Alves trying to control the position but Wolf is working away.
Wolf tries to bench press Alves off him but Alves keeps the position.
Alves in side control, throwing shots but Wolf defends.
Alves working the ground and pound but Wolf is defending the strikes.
Alves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wolf is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Alves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wolf some visible discomfort.
Wolf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf is not content to let Alves control the position.
Wolf moves into full guard.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Wolf 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.
Alves stands up over Wolf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Alves is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alves throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Wolf's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Alves dives in looking to finish as Wolf flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Alves 's strikes! Alves is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Wolf's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Wolf was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
Renzo Alves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD442: LightShot
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Alves .
Nice takedown defense from Alves . No joy for Banchamek on that attempt.
Alves cracks Banchamek with a good jab.
Banchamek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves 's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banchamek off to one side.
It seemed like Alves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Banchamek has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Alves wants to break free but Banchamek has control.
Alves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banchamek after a bit of a struggle.
Alves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alves tries for a takedown but Banchamek manages to get underhooks.
Rune Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Banchamek blocks an elbow strike.
Alves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alves .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Banchamek's takedown attempt.
Alves wants a takedown.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Alves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Banchamek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves 's sensitive parts.
Banchamek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Banchamek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Banchamek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Banchamek is working for a submission of some sort.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banchamek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alves tries to roll over but Banchamek keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Banchamek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Banchamek has control of the leg.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like Banchamek is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Banchamek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Banchamek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banchamek is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alves punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Banchamek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Banchamek is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banchamek postures up.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banchamek is one step ahead there.
Banchamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves keeping full guard, as Banchamek tries to pass.
Banchamek postures up in Alves 's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banchamek won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Banchamek from controlling successfully. #SU#
Banchamek gets to his feet - Alves follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rune Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Banchamek fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Banchamek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banchamek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves .#TD#
Alves tries to sprawl but Banchamek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banchamek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alves is pressing down on Banchamek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banchamek throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves is trying to keep Banchamek in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banchamek is one step ahead there.
Banchamek's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Banchamek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rune Banchamek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Banchamek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banchamek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banchamek won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Banchamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Banchamek from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banchamek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves working a defensive guard but Banchamek passes into half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard but Banchamek has mounted him!#SUB#
Banchamek is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alves is surviving well by controlling Banchamek's body position as best he can.
Banchamek avoids the attempt from Alves to control.
Alves trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Banchamek.
Banchamek throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2##SUB#
Banchamek working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Banchamek's brow. #SUB#
Banchamek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Banchamek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves cracks Banchamek with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banchamek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Banchamek's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Alves lands a couple of digs.
Banchamek keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Banchamek keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Banchamek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Banchamek looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banchamek working a defensive guard here.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Banchamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alves is in close to Banchamek's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Banchamek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves is working Banchamek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Banchamek ducks down to avoid it.
Alves misses with the combination.
Banchamek misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banchamek under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banchamek is defended easily by Alves .
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banchamek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Banchamek rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Banchamek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a wild body kick that Banchamek sees coming a mile off.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Banchamek is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A combination from Banchamek does no damage. #T1#
Banchamek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
Alves scores with a nice strike.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banchamek's head backwards.
Alves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banchamek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Banchamek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alves manages to circle out of the way.
Banchamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves .
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Alves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Rune Banchamek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Alves looks to land a right hand but Banchamek moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek blocks a head kick by Alves .
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alves stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alves lunges at Banchamek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banchamek's hand.
Banchamek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Renzo Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banchamek back to the cage. Alves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banchamek moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Banchamek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Banchamek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Alves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banchamek can't fight it off and eventually Alves manages to take the fight to the floor. Banchamek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alves 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Banchamek throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Banchamek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alves passes into side control.
Banchamek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alves connects with a decent elbow.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Banchamek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alves lands an elbow.
Alves lands a few punches from side control.
Banchamek tries to improve position but can't.
Alves working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Banchamek is rocked!#T4#
Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Banchamek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Banchamek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alves connects with a decent elbow.
Alves lands a few punches from side control.
Banchamek taking a bit of punishment here - Alves scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for Alves ! That's hurt Banchamek! Will he recover? Alves fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Renzo Alves made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD433: April Fools' Day 2017
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Alves misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Escobar pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alves into the cage.
We've been informed that Alves has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escobar up against the cage.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escobar prevents it.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Escobar is working Alves over against the cage.#BC2#
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alves ! But no joy.
Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Alves throws a counter combo.#TD#
Escobar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alves is trying to defend but Escobar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Escobar looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Escobar lands with some strikes.
Escobar looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar lands with some strikes.
Alves regains half guard.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Escobar trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom. #T3#
Escobar throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.
Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Escobar wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Escobar.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Alves is defending well.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escobar lands a nice short elbow.
Alves wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alves moves into full guard.
Alves wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves , not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.#SUB#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alves s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar cracks Alves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves 's hands.
Escobar misses the jab.
Alves feints the counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renzo Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
As Escobar backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Escobar manages to avoid it all.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Escobar connects with a nice short shot to Alves 's temple.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alves wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alves is not content to let Escobar control the position.#T3#
Escobar throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Alves has hold of Escobar's hands but Escobar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves moves into full guard.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar with a nice head shot there.
Escobar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Escobar lands an elbow. #ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Alves stops Escobar from passing to mount.
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Escobar finish him?
Alves gets back to half guard.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Escobar passes to full mount!
Escobar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alves can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar working Alves over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar tries to control but Alves wriggling away. #SUB#
Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Alves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar.
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Escobar gets a clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Escobar dives in and grabs Alves 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Escobar's head and hops out.
Alves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Alves tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Escobar defends it well.
Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but Alves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Alves throws a big counter head kick but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Alves misses with the combination.
#T2##CL#
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
Alves looking for a takedown.
Escobar tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Alves blocks a body shot from Escobar. #TD#
Escobar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alves is trying to keep an underhook but Escobar manages to get the 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!
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Escobar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Escobar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Escobar isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobar looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
Alves gets back to half guard.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Escobar prevents Alves from improving his position.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Renzo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves striking off his back but it's not causing Escobar any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD426: First Down
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Haigh slips the punch.
Haigh swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Haigh as he connects with a hook.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Haigh saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Haigh misses its target.
Haigh fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Alves .
Haigh stuffs the takedown.
Haigh lands with a cross.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haigh.
Haigh stuffs the takedown.
John Haigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Alves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Alves gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haigh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Alves 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Haigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Alves .
It looked like Haigh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alves .
Haigh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haigh throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Haigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves .
Haigh blocks a jab.
Haigh blocks a jab.
Renzo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haigh counters with a nice leg kick.
Haigh lands with a kick to the temple. Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haigh circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haigh stalks Alves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alves 's face. Alves staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!#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!
Haigh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Haigh lands a nice shot that snaps Alves 's head back.
John Haigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Haigh scores with a head kick. Alves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Haigh finish him?
Haigh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves .
Haigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves .
Haigh throws a head kick that misses.
Haigh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Haigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves throws a series of punches but Haigh moves out of range.
Haigh just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Haigh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves misses with the combination.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haigh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves . Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Alves misses.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haigh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haigh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haigh dodges the punch combination from Alves .
Haigh blocks a jab.
Haigh dodges the punch combination from Alves .
Haigh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Alves misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Haigh has knocked Alves down with a huge combo! Haigh steps away and waves a wobbly Alves back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Haigh gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
Alves looks winded!
Haigh lands with an uppercut that bounces Alves off the cage and back into range.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Haigh lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Alves falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Haigh!
John Haigh very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AD420: Bla or BlaBla
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves .
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith scores with a head kick. Alves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves .
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Alves is quick to defend against it.
Alves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alves prevents Smith from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves .
Smith is not content to let Alves control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith pushes Alves off looking to stand but Alves dives back in and keeps control.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Alves trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Alves has control of the leg.
Alves looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Alves looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Alves 's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Alves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Alves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Smith throws Alves to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves cracks Smith with a good jab.#T1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
#TD2#
Alves has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Alves is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Alves is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Jimmy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Alves is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Alves 's hands, connecting with Alves 's forehead.
Smith is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Alves 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Alves backing up. Alves nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Smith swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Smith has the hooks in. Alves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alves is still trying to improve position.
Smith avoiding Alves 's attempts to control his hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Alves trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Alves takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Alves takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Smith keeps control of the position as Alves tries to break free.
#T2#
Smith wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Alves grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
You can see the frustration on Alves 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith is trying to stick to Alves 's back but Alves is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alves .
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is pulling down on Alves 's head to control his posture.
Alves trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Alves is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Smith won't allow Alves to sweep him here. #T4#
Alves keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves 's head.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renzo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alves looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD413: Tyler #19
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves misses with a right hand #TD#
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
Stark passes Alves 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Alves keeping hold of Stark's head, controlling as best he can.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alves trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stark is tightening it up a little... Alves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Stark!
After the fight, Steven Stark was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CFC 403
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Vamoosh gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vamoosh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vamoosh defends it nicely.
Vamoosh throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves feinted with a counter takedown.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Vamoosh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt
and Vamoosh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alves tries for a takedown but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves misses with a left hand
enabling Vamoosh to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh connects with a body shot that sends Alves 's belly button to the back.
Vamoosh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alves is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alves is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Vamoosh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alves sprawling to the canvas! Alves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vamoosh finish him?!
#ROC2#
Alves is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Vamoosh. Alves falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Vamoosh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ravi Vamoosh!
A very excited looking Ravi Vamoosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Destiny 168: Killer vs. Puno 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Alves , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inprogress misses with a few strikes there.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Inprogress missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Testing Inprogress has been cut.
Inprogress digs a good body shot into Alves 's ribs.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Alves throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Inprogress colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Alves as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Inprogress is left battered and dazed whilst Alves and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
Renzo Alves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Destiny 162: Tanner vs. Alves
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanner's waist but Tanner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Tanner throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Alves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alves can't get the takedown.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.#BC2#
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Alves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Alves can't get the takedown.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Tanner is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanner down to the mat. Tanner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanner with a nice cross.
Alves misses with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alves as Tanner tries to tie him up.
Tanner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Alves 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.
Dick Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Tanner gets a clinch.
Alves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tanner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alves can turn it around.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alves works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Alves is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alves .
A shot in the inside from Alves .
Alves prevents Tanner from breaking the clinch.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
Tanner trying to control the position but instead, Alves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanner into the cage.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
#T3##BC2#
Alves 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves misses with a hook.
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Tanner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Tanner dodges the punch combination from Alves .
#CL#
Tanner instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Alves gets the takedown into side control.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Alves working the ground and pound from side control.
Alves throws a strike aimed at the side of Tanner's head but Tanner avoids it well.
Tanner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Tanner going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Alves in side control, throwing shots but Tanner defends.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tanner tries to bench press Alves off him but Alves keeps the position.
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Alves coming out on top.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves can't get the takedown.
Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Alves avoids the damage to the body.
Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Alves manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renzo Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner. #BC2#
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alves closes the distance and pushes Tanner back into the cage.
Tanner throws an elbow that misses.
Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Tanner'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.
Tanner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alves .
Tanner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Alves breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanner finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves 's head.
Alves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Tanner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Tanner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Tanner darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves misses the jab.
Alves tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves swings widly with a right hand
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Renzo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tanner rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Alves tries to break free but Tanner pushes him back against the cage.
Tanner slowing the pace effectively.
Alves being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Alves 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Tanner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tanner darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanner pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tanner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nice shot by Tanner.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Tanner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alves .
Nice shot lands for Alves .
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Tanner.
Tanner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves lands a lovely overhand right.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alves misses with an uppercut
and Tanner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tanner tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves goes for a double leg but Tanner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanner continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alves 's head backwards.#T1#
Tanner is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves misses with a hook.
Tanner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Alves thuds his right hand into Tanner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alves misses with a combination
#CL#
and Tanner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tanner.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Tanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alves has Tanner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Alves has hold of one of Tanner's legs. Tanner is fighting the takedown attempt but Alves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tanner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
Tanner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Tanner has wrist control.
Tanner has control of Alves 's left arm, preventing Alves from doing any damage. #T3#
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanner pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanner defends well and Alves ends up having to push Tanner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alves momentarily.
#T4#
Tanner is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tanner closes the distance and pushes Alves back into the cage.#BC2#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Tanner. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
It looked like Tanner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alves .
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Alves .
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Tanner. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alves gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Alves gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dick Tanner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves .
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Renzo Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Tanner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alves .
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Tanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanner. #CL#
Alves gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanner won't allow it.
#T1#
Tanner is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanner down to the mat. Tanner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Alves moves into the clinch successfully.
Alves looking for a takedown.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Tanner lands an elbow inside that Alves shrugs off.
Alves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Alves .
Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC#
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Alves throws a series of punches but Tanner avoids them all with ease.
Alves is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Alves .
Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Alves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alves .
Tanner is trying to control Alves 's posture but Alves avoids it.
Alves throwing strikes but Tanner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alves is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Tanner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks. #T3#
Tanner misses with a double jab.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tanner tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it. #TD2#
Alves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanner to the mat! Tanner manages to get full guard.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves is looking to pass into half guard but Tanner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tanner is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alves working for submissions but it's allowed Tanner to get to half guard.
Alves is trying to maintain the position but Tanner is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanner controlling the action here.#T4#
Alves is trying to maintain the position but Tanner is very close to passing his half guard.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves wants to control but Tanner passes into side.
Alves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alves misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Tanner gets to mount! Alves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alves wants to control but Tanner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tanner had his way with Renzo Alves in that round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tanner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alves throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Alves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner staying out of range there.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tanner misses its target.
Alves scores with a jab to the head.
Tanner throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Alves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Alves tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner controlling the action here for a moment.
Alves tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner is looking to control Alves 's arms but Alves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanner has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Alves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tanner can't fight it off and eventually Alves manages to take the fight to the floor. Tanner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanner is pulling down on Alves 's head. It's preventing any offense from Alves , at least for the moment.#T2#
Tanner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tanner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Alves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tanner is looking to improve his position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alves thows a huge punch but Tanner dodges it nicely.
Alves throwing shots but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Alves winds up and cracks Tanner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Renzo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves misses with a head shot. Tanner uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Tanner!
Dick Tanner is the new featherweight champion!
Dick Tanner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Destiny 158: Jitsu vs. Iii
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Davidson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.#SUB#
Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves wants to sweep here but Davidson controlling him for the moment.
Davidson trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alves wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Alves throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Davidson won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.
Davidson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Davidson is sitting in close to Alves 's body. Alves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Davidson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Davidson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alves .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renzo Alves !
After the big win, Renzo Alves made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MFN 315: Koski vs. Mamba
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alves manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alves stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alves working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves being controlled here momentarily.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero is trying to keep Alves in close.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Romero has his hands on Alves 's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero scores with a punch to the head.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Alves instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Alves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Alves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alves momentarily.
Alves scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicodemo Romero has been cut.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves slips under a jab.
Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Romero clinches.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alves blocks a body shot from Romero.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Alves 's takedown attempt.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Romero keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Alves .
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero. #CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Romero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves wants to clinch but Romero slips to the side
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?#CL2#
Alves forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Our sources have told us that Romero has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Romero lands an elbow that stopped Alves in his tracks for a moment.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alves has managed to clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Alves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alves is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero is positioning himself well to prevent Alves advancing to mount.
Romero is looking to control Alves 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
Alves is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Alves drops an elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Alves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alves is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Alves thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alves trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Alves throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely. #T2#
Romero tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Renzo Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero trying to control the position.
#T3#
Romero wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves is looking to advance position but Romero has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Romero avoids the attempt from Alves to control.
Alves is working to get back to half guard.
Alves tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Romero wants to control the pace but Alves is squirming around nicely.
Alves is looking to get to half guard.
Romero controlling the pace for now.
Alves can't escape the position.
Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Romero prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Romero.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Alves clinches with his opponent.
Nicodemo Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. #BC2#
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Romero wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alves tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Nicodemo Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Alves lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romero misses with a body shot
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Romero sends Alves down but not out. Romero dives into side control looking to finish.
Romero controlling the position from side mount.
Romero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alves !
Alves is trying to escape the mount.
Alves keeps trying to improve his position.
Alves wants to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
Alves wants to control but Romero is having none of it.#T2#
Romero controlling the pace for now.
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Romero tries to control but Alves wriggling away.
Alves tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Romero wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it. #T3#
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero 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.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alves drops his hands momentarily and Romero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Alves misses.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alves jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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MFN 311
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Alves blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Alves tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Santos tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alves . Santos shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Alves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Santos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Alves with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos lands a nice looking body kick.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Alves throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Alves has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Alves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Alves .
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Alves .
Alves lands with a right to the head.
Alves is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Alves tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alves .
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Santos has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T3#
Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Alves working aggressively here.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Neymar Santos has been cut.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves .
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alves working aggressively here.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards. #T4#
Santos digs a right hand into Alves 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alves 's gas tank.
Alves looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Alves 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos avoiding damage.
Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alves obliges.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Alves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Santos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santos scores with a jab to the head.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos is working Alves over against the cage.
Alves takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Alves is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Alves blocks the elbow strike.
Alves misses with the head strike.
#KD#
Santos drops Alves onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Alves is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Renzo Alves 's cut even more.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Alves ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Santos is unloading with more strikes now! Alves drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neymar Santos!
A relieved looking Neymar Santos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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