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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 5
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate feinted with a counter takedown.
Pouncey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate doesn't manage to clinch there - Pouncey circles away.
Alzate lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Pouncey.
Alzate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pouncey but Pouncey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pouncey stuffs the takedown attempt from Alzate. Alzate gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate throws a head kick but Pouncey moves out of range.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pouncey throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Pouncey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pouncey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pouncey thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.
Alzate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pouncey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pouncey punishes Alzate's body with a nice straight punch.
Pouncey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pouncey misses with a looping right.#CL#
Alzate closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Alzate trying to stall but Pouncey improves his position.
Pouncey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pouncey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alzate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pouncey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Alzate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Alzate darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouncey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bonsai Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alzate is just content to waste time from the top position. Pouncey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alzate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alzate tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouncey is retaining full guard. #T3#
Pouncey can't keep his opponent in guard - Alzate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pouncey is looking for a sweep. Alzate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alzate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alzate landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alzate is nestled in close to Pouncey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pouncey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pouncey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alzate is stalling in the full guard.
Alzate trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Alzate throws a strike but Pouncey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pouncey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pouncey won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Pouncey tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzate is retaining full guard.
Alzate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alzate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pouncey has picked Alzate up and slammed him! Alzate can't keep hold of the triangle and Pouncey manages to pass to side control!
Pouncey working the head with strikes.
Alzate is looking for a sweep.
Pouncey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Pouncey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pouncey thuds his right hand into Alzate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pouncey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alzate.
Pouncey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alzate rather than just go for the knockout.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Pouncey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Alzate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pouncey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alzate is in Pouncey's guard.
Alzate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pouncey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alzate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pouncey pushes down on Alzate's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Pouncey trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Alzate 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.
Pouncey 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.
Alzate tries to kick Pouncey off but Pouncey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alzate tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pouncey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pouncey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pouncey prevents Alzate from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Alzate'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.
Pouncey landing strikes from the mount and Alzate is in trouble! #T2#
Alzate wants to get back to his feet.
Pouncey prevents Alzate from getting the reversal.
Alzate is working hard here to advance position.
Pouncey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alzate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pouncey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alzate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pouncey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alzate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pouncey with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Pouncey working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Alzate is rocked!
Pouncey loads up with a big shot that hurts Alzate! He's pulled Pouncey in close but Pouncey has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Alzate survive? More strikes from Pouncey and Alzate is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kelvin Pouncey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kelvin Pouncey thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Niko Alzate spoke after the fight, saying 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Event:
VFA 1 Lynch vs. Byhenikov
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Alzate drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for subs off his back but Alzate has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Alzate is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Alzate'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.
Alzate slips a nice elbow through Eikmeyer's hands, connecting with Eikmeyer's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alzate. Oh but Eikmeyer has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alzate goes limp - he's gone! Eikmeyer jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Eikmeyer!
A less than humble Mario Eikmeyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Niko Alzate was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Event:
AD358: Wario
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Munchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzate connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Munchack.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Alzate decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Munchack wants to improve his position but Alzate is controlling well.
Munchack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alzate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alzate's back!
Alzate is in bad spot here.
Alzate grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Alzate tries to roll but Munchack sticks to his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Munchack is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alzate has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Munchack is controlling the position but Alzate somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T1#
Alzate is concentrating on defense, preventing Munchack from advancing position.
Munchack controlling the pace.
Alzate is trying to maintain the position but Munchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Munchack wants to free his trapped foot but Alzate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Munchack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munchack trying to control from Alzate's half guard. Alzate has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alzate pulls Munchack in close to prevent any damage.
Alzate 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.
Munchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alzate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munchack won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Munchack trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##SUB#
Munchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alzate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munchack has managed to get both his arms back between Alzate's legs - danger averted.
Alzate keeping moving, preventing Munchack from controlling successfully.
Alzate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Alzate scores with a takedown into Munchack's guard.
Munchack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alzate showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Munchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alzate wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving.
Alzate tries to free his leg and advance position but Munchack is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munchack is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Munchack tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzate is retaining full guard.
Alzate controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munchack wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
Alzate working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Munchack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack'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#
Alzate scores with a jab.
Munchack tries to clinch there but Alzate circles away.
Alzate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Munchack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzate throws out the jab.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munchack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alzate throws a shot to the body.
Munchack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Munchack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munchack checks a low kick from Alzate.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munchack moves away.#T1#
Munchack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Munchack.
Munchack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Alzate shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alzate was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Munchack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alzate throws a strike aimed at the side of Munchack's head but Munchack avoids it well.
Munchack is not content to let Alzate control the position.
Alzate working away.
Alzate wants to control but Munchack is keeping him busy. #T2#
Munchack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alzate throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alzate is looking to take a break and control but Munchack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munchack can't do much from the bottom here.
Munchack trying to remain calm as Alzate controls from the top position.
Munchack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alzate in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alzate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munchack, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Munchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munchack is not content to let Alzate control the position.
Alzate lands a decent elbow from side control.
Munchack avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alzate.
Alzate misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alzate controls the position.
Munchack is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Munchack struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Alzate fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Alzate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alzate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munchack is looking to regain half guard here but Alzate keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Munchack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alzate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munchack keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
That's time! Alzate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Munchack tries to clinch but Alzate is having none of it.
Munchack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alzate tries to counter with a takedown but Munchack is quick to defend against it.
Alzate thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munchack if he has to take too many more of those.
Alzate lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Munchack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alzate won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchack throws an elbow but Alzate slips to the side and avoids it well.
Munchack lands a decent elbow from side control.
Munchack trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Alzate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munchack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Alzate struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Munchack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alzate is looking to regain half guard here but Munchack keeps moving and retains side control.
Alzate manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Munchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alzate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munchack.
Alzate trying to hold on to Munchack's head to control him but Munchack postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Alzate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munchack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alzate defending well though. #SUB2#
Munchack is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Alzate as he works his way to full guard.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munchack can do to turn this around?
Munchack trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munchack wants to pass the guard but Alzate is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Alzate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Alzate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munchack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alzate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munchack wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
Munchack postures up.
Alzate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Munchack controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alzate takes a swing at Munchack's ribcage but misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munchack is out of range.
And Munchack tries to counter it with a takedown but Alzate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alzate throws a push kick but Munchack slaps the foot to one side.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Alzate jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Munchack darts in and clinches Alzate up against the cage.
Munchack looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alzate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzate stalling the fight.
Alzate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munchack backwards. #TD#
Alzate pulls Munchack into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alzate 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
An out of breath Niko Alzate thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LEGACY! 62
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Pei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Pei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alzate to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Pei is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alzate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pei can't break the clinch.
Alzate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Pei manages to break the clinch.
Pei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei Pei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pei avoids the body shot from Alzate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pei.
Alzate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pei sprawls and moves away.
Alzate fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Pei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Alzate counters with a takedown into side control.
Pei avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alzate.
Alzate throwing strikes but Pei manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pei is looking to take a break and control but Alzate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Alzate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Alzate is looking to reverse the position.
Alzate wants to control but Pei postures up.
You can see the frustration on Alzate's face as Pei controls the position.
Alzate is looking to regain half guard here but Pei keeps moving and retains side control.
Alzate regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pei's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Alzate looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Pei is pressing down on Alzate's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alzate is holding on for now.
Alzate is trying to control but Pei manages to pass to mount!
Alzate really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alzate gets back to half guard.
Pei is just content to waste time from the top position. Alzate takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Alzate pulls Pei in close to prevent any damage.
Pei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Alzate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alzate controls Pei momentarily but Pei frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Pei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alzate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pei misses the shot to the body.
Pei throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Alzate counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pei won't be happy with that.
Alzate throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pei is not content to let Alzate control the position.
Pei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alzate's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate wants to control but Pei is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Alzate is working for a kimura but Pei is defending it quite comfortably.
Pei is not content to let Alzate control the position.#T1#
Pei is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Pei pushes Alzate off and gets back to his feet.
Alzate blocks the body kick.
Pei wants to slow Alzate down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pei throws a head kick that half lands.
Wei Pei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alzate throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Wei Pei has been cut.
Pei blocks a jab.
Alzate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wei Pei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alzate slips a straight right by Pei.
Pei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pei counters with a stiff right hand.
Pei throws a low kick but Alzate avoids it.
Pei misses with a straight left.
Alzate feinted with a counter takedown.
Pei misses with a low kick.
Alzate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pei throws a jab when Alzate was well out of range.
Alzate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pei misses with a looping left.#T3#
Pei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pei misses the jab.
Alzate thows a leg kick but Pei checks it
and Pei counters with a nice body kick.
Pei throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Alzate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Alzate has gone for a leg lock! Pei slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alzate's guard.#REVB#
Alzate has his hands on Pei's head, controlling the position.
Pei preventing the sweep. #T4#
Alzate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alzate controlling Pei's posture.
Alzate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pei is fighting to break Alzate's control of his arms but Alzate is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pei trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wei Pei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wei Pei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pei loads up on a big right hand but Alzate slips the punch.
Alzate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
Alzate misses with a looping right.
Pei misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Pei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Pei is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pei avoids a wild elbow strike from Alzate.#TD#
Alzate gets control of Pei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alzate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate pulls Pei in close to prevent any damage.
Pei wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving. #T1#
Pei trying to move into half guard but instead Alzate has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Pei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alzate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alzate's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Alzate is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alzate thows a huge punch but Pei dodges it nicely.
Niko Alzate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei Pei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alzate.
Pei wants to get back to his feet.
Alzate working the head and body with strikes.
Pei is not content to let Alzate control the position.
Wei Pei has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Alzate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alzate trying to control the action but Pei is working from the bottom. #T3#
Alzate is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pei reverses the position - he's now on top in Alzate's guard.
Alzate is trying to keep Pei in close.
Pei tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzate is retaining full guard.
Alzate is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzate looking for a sweep. Not yet Alzate, not yet.
Pei wants to get up but he can't break Alzate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alzate controls Pei momentarily but Pei frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Alzate closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pei to the mat! Pei manages to get full guard.
Alzate throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Niko Alzate.
Well Pei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wei Pei!
After winning the bout, Wei Pei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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