Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Alela
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow. #BC2#
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
Gomez scores with a hook.
Gomez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomez scores with a jab.#CL2#
Gomez rushes Alvado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomez with a hook.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gomez avoids it.
Alvado with a nice calf kick.
Gomez misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Gomez thumps Alvado with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez scores with a leg kick.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Alvado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez misses with the combination.
Gomez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvado momentarily.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado with the inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gomez. #ROC2#Alvado is rocked!
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Oh Alvado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Alvado to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Alvado looks to clinch but Gomez throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Alvado taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Schwartz Gomez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Leal
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba feints a jab promting Alvado to slip. Kluba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Kluba misses with a right hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba.
Alvado moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
A low kick lands for Alvado.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado works Kluba's body with a nice hook.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Kluba connects with a body shot.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Kluba's side.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Kluba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kluba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A solid body kick from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado throws a push kick but Kluba slaps the foot to one side.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado. #T3#
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Alvado.
Kluba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvado.
Alvado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado digs a good hook to Kluba's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado misses with a looping right.#T4#
Alvado dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Kluba.
A swing and a miss from Kluba.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Kluba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kluba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvado misses with a hook to the body
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kluba throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado slips a straight right by Kluba.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
Alvado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kluba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alvado has got the better of the exchanges.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Kluba with an uppercut!
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kluba checks a low kick from Alvado.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Kluba 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.
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Alvado is predictable there
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Kluba moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Kluba as he checks the leg kick.
Kluba throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvado circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Kluba scores with a four punch combination!
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Kluba moves away and avoids it.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvado throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.#T3#
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Kluba throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Kluba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvado lands a head shot.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Kluba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba takes one to the chin there.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target. #T4#
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba slips a jab from Alvado.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Kluba lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Alvado slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kluba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado works Kluba's body with a nice hook.
Alvado catches Kluba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado lands a head shot.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kluba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kluba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Kluba in the body.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado feints and then cracks Kluba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluba down.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.#T1#
Kluba scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kluba needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Kluba down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice jab there from Alvado.
Alvado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
Alvado scores with a jab.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado slips a straight right by Kluba.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kluba.#T3#
Alvado takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kluba.
Kluba digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Kluba throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Kluba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado throws a shot to the body.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Kluba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.
A jab lands there for Alvado.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado lands with a straight right. Kluba didn't see that one coming.
Kluba lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvado slips a jab from Kluba.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Jab by Kluba.
Alvado throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range. #CL#
Alvado pushes Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kluba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
Kluba clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvado cracks Kluba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado throws a chopping leg kick but Kluba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Alvado keeps Kluba at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Kluba misses with a body punch
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Alvado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvado's head.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Kluba misses.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvado clobbers Kluba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kluba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
Alvado keeps Kluba at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kluba is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Alvado lunges at Kluba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kluba's hand.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kluba at a distance.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Kluba tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Kluba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluba on the side of the head. #T3#
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kluba misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Kluba manages to avoid it.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Alvado tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kluba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Kluba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Alvado. #CL#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Alvado presses Kluba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado had his way with Sebastian Kluba in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kluba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Kluba moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Kluba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Kluba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Kluba with a hook.
Kluba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Kluba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.#T2#
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kluba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba misses with a hook
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Alvado lands.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Kluba moves away and avoids it.
Kluba scores with a one two! Alvado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Kluba's torso.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Kluba's head back. #T3#
Kluba moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kluba! But no joy.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Alvado.
Kluba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvado's head backwards.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Kluba down. #CL#
Alvado has Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado has Kluba pressed against the cage, preventing Kluba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Marco Alvado, 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.

Event: Syn 724
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb throws a head kick but Alvado moves out of range.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Alvado lands with a nice body kick.
Cobb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
We've been informed that Alvado 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.
Alvado feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Alvado moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Alvado checks a low kick from Cobb.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away. #T1#
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Cobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvado throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Alvado throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T2#
Alvado throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Alvado moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Alvado throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Cobb shrugs it off though.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a head kick but Alvado moves out of range.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Cobb thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb misses with a body punch
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Jab from Alvado.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado checks a low kick from Cobb.#T4#
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Alvado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Cobb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Cobb tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Alvado gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it. #BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Cobb throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
A nice side step and Alvado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvado jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Alvado.
Cobb misses with a low kick.#T2#
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado counters with a body kick.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvado thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb scores with a hook.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!#T3#
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Alvado motions for Cobb to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvado avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with the body kick
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Alvado with a nice cross.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Alvado throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Alvado cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Alvado stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with the body kick
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4##CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Marco Alvado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
A victorious Marco Alvado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Alvado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garibaldi if he has to take too many more of those.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garibaldi throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Garibaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garibaldi lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Garibaldi closes the distance and pushes Alvado back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Garibaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
Alvado is struggling to control the position.
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado. #T1#
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Alvado holds him up against the cage and eventually Garibaldi drops back down to his feet.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the head.
Garibaldi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvado walks away with a smile on his face. Garibaldi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garibaldi avoids it.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Garibaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garibaldi thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Garibaldi's side.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#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!
Garibaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Garibaldi jumps back.
Alvado misses the jab.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garibaldi on the side of the head.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Garibaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garibaldi throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
A big left from Garibaldi misses.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Garibaldi's leg but Garibaldi calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Alvado misses. #CL2#
Garibaldi rushes Alvado and presses him up against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marco Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Garibaldi.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garibaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garibaldi.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Garibaldi jumps guard.
Alvado looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Alvado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvado wants to pass the guard but Garibaldi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Garibaldi working for a triangle but Alvado defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi misses with a straight right.
Garibaldi throws a shot to the body.
Alvado is looking to slow Garibaldi down with leg kicks.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Garibaldi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garibaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garibaldi tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado throws the left hand but Garibaldi avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garibaldi.#T1#
Garibaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Garibaldi misses with a hook.
Alvado swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvado.
Garibaldi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Garibaldi throws a lazy body kick
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Garibaldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Garibaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garibaldi slips a straight right by Alvado.
Garibaldi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garibaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garibaldi. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garibaldi scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Garibaldi moves into range and clinches up with Alvado.
Alvado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi. #T2#
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Garibaldi's head.
Garibaldi is working Alvado over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage. #TD2#
Garibaldi pulls Alvado into guard.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garibaldi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvado controls the pace.#SUB2#
Alvado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garibaldi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvado has managed to get both his arms back between Garibaldi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvado forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Garibaldi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Alvado from controlling successfully.
Garibaldi keeping full guard, as Alvado tries to pass.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Garibaldi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garibaldi 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#
Alvado controlling the position well.
Alvado is pressing down on Garibaldi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Alvado connects with a single shot there.
Garibaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Garibaldi.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Garibaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garibaldi blocks a head kick by Alvado.
Garibaldi throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Garibaldi's torso.
Some bone on bone action there as Garibaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garibaldi misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Alvado. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Garibaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away.
Alvado throws a right and a left that Garibaldi avoids nicely.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Garibaldi coming out on top.
Garibaldi throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Alvado there.
Alvado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Garibaldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Nice body punch from Garibaldi - that landed with a thud.
Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands. #T2#
Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Garibaldi.
A short right from Alvado. #TD2#
Garibaldi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garibaldi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvado tries to free his leg and advance position but Garibaldi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Alvado throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Alvado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Garibaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garibaldi with a hook.
Garibaldi checks the leg kick.#T4#
Garibaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice combination there by Alvado.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
Garibaldi connects with a body shot.
Garibaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Garibaldi 's knee.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Alvado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado. #CL2#
Garibaldi forces Alvado back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Alvado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvado 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 704 Tsoko vs Mfer
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Alvado.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dalton thuds his right hand into Alvado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Dalton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvado.
Alvado circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Dalton.
Dalton lands with a straight right. Alvado didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalton avoided it.
Alvado throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Alvado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dalton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
That kick from Dalton tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvado.
Dalton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dalton's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dalton scores with a jab to the head.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Dalton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dalton needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalton checks a leg kick.
Alvado takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Dalton takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
A short left from Dalton.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado avoiding damage.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Alvado tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
Dalton lands with a light punch inside.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Dalton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvado presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Dalton.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dalton lands a body punch.
Dalton is trying to push Alvado away but Alvado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Alvado.
Dalton pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands with a light punch inside.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvado.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Alvado catches Dalton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dalton.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Alvado connects with a right hand. Dalton shakes it off.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado throws a low kick but Dalton moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dalton digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Dalton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Dalton.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvado lands a slapping body shot.
Alvado cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
A clash of legs there as Dalton blocks the low kick.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dalton sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvado moves forwards but Dalton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Dalton's torso.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Dalton's defenses. #T2#
Dalton throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton misses with a series of wild punches.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalton doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Alvado has Dalton up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado cracks Dalton with a nice body shot.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short uppercut from Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daltons head.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dalton.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dalton. Dalton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Alvado keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalton throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Dalton's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvado throws a low kick but Dalton moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Dalton off balance momentarily.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton tries to bum rush Alvado with a series of wild strikes but Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado connects with a right hand. Dalton shakes it off.
Dalton wants to clinch.#T1#
Dalton throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Dalton throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dalton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton cracks Alvado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvado feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dalton - the referee stops the clock and Alvado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dalton. Alvado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalton in his tracks.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton throws a fast counter high kick but Alvado manages to duck under it in time.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvado tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalton avoided it.
Alvado with the inside leg kick.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
Marco Alvado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado. #T3#
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
Alvado tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Dalton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good body shot from Dalton.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dalton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton is leaning against Alvado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dalton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
A victorious Marco Alvado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Portis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado misses with a right hand
and Portis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvado wants to clinch up but Portis keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Portis.
Nice straight punches there by Portis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Portis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Portis's leg but Portis calmly moves out of range.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Alvado.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Alvado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Portis stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Portis cracks Alvado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Portis throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Portis blocks a jab.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Portis to score with a decent uppercut.
Portis lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Alvado.#T2#
Portis misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Portis.
Portis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvado circles away quickly and effectively.
Portis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Portis misses.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado is looking to slow Portis down with leg kicks.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvado misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Alvado throws a one two combo.
Portis throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Jab by Portis.
Portis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Portis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvado tries a low kick but Portis avoids it.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvado throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis blocks a jab.
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Portis misses the jab.#T4#
Alvado takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Portis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvado's hands.
Portis avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Portis sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Alvado closes the distance and pushes Portis back into the cage.
Portis misses with some punches.
Alvado working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Portis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portis blocks a head kick by Alvado.
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 Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Portis checks a leg kick.
Portis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvado throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Portis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.
Portis connects with a single shot there.
Alvado wants to slow Portis down by chopping away at his legs.
Portis throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Portis connects with a crisp jab.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Alvado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portis misses with a body shot
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Portis misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Portis throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.#T1#
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Alvado feints and then cracks Portis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portis down.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Portis throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvado doesn't seem phased though.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Portis with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Portis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Portis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Portis's head.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Alvado coming out on top.
Jab by Portis.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Portis lunges at Alvado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvado's hand.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Portis's shoulder, as Portis tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Portis misses with the combination.
Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Portis shrugs it off though.
Alvado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvado cracks a nice hook into Portis's ribs.
Good exchange - Portis coming out on top.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis lands the left hand.#T4#
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!
Portis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Portis throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Portis 's knee.
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Portis cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Portis was not able to check.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Portis blocks a head kick by Alvado.
Portis misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Portis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Alvado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Portis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Portis cracks Alvado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Portis sees coming a mile off.
Portis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Portis scores with a jab.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado slips a jab from Portis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Portis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
Alvado slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Alvado defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Portis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Portis checks it
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado lands a jab to the head.
Alvado connects with the punch.
Jab by Portis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis slips under a jab.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Portis checks a low kick from Alvado.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Nice straight punches there by Alvado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvado.
Portis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvado under the eye.
A jab from Portis does it's job there.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
Portis sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Alvado's defenses.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Nice shot by Portis.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portis throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado needs to keep his hands up - Portis had a free shot at his head there.
Alvado tries to work over Portis's front leg with a kick but Portis checks it.
Portis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvado tried to score with a low kick but Portis checks it.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Portis saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado slips under a jab from Portis.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Portis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Alvado throws a shot to the body.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Alvado with the inside leg kick.
Portis misses with a wild combination.
Alvado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marco Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Portis.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado tries to land a body kick
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado lands a jab.
Alvado misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Portis.
I think Alvado 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICS 35
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Marsden Jr down.
Marsden Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
A big left from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Marsden Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Marsden Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsden Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Marsden Jr clinches up against the cage.
Marsden Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado tries to work over Marsden Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Marsden Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Alvado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Marsden Jr avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Alvado gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
Marsden Jr is leaning against Alvado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado cracks Marsden Jr with a nice body shot.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvado.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Marsden Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Alvado.
A shot in the inside from Marsden Jr.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr works on Alvado's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Alvado is leaning against Marsden Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.#T3#
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Marsden Jr gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Alvado.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
A short right from Marsden Jr on the inside.
Marsden Jr lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Alvado.
Marsden Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado moves in looking to clinch but Marsden Jr pushes him off.
Marsden Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsden Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marsden Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden Jr misses the target.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Marsden Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Alvado.
Alvado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Marsden Jr cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Marsden Jr moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Alvado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Alvado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marsden Jr's head.
Sloppy strikes from Marsden Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Marsden Jr sees coming a mile off.
Marsden Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Marsden Jr - just one landing.
Alvado throws a low kick but Marsden Jr avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Marsden Jr checks the leg kick.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.
Marsden Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Alvado throws a front kick aimed at Marsden Jr's knee but Marsden Jr avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Marsden Jr is looking to clinch.
Alvado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marsden Jr takes a step back to recover.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marsden Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Marsden Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Marsden Jr rushes Alvado and presses him up against the cage.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Alvado. #T3#
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Alvado gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado takes a shot to the head.
Alvado blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvado or not.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Alvado pushes Marsden Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado lands a right hand.
A short left from Alvado.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado pushes Marsden Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Marsden Jr instigates a clinch.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Marsden Jr misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden Jr.
Alvado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marsden Jr's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Marsden Jr as he connects with a hook.
Marsden Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses. #T1#
Alvado blocks a jab.
Marsden Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden Jr throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsden Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Alvado gets tackled into the cage by Marsden Jr. Marsden Jr maintains the clinch.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado stalling.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
Alvado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden Jr's elbow.
A short right from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike. #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!
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Alvado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvado.
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand underneath Alvado's ribcage. Alvado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand.
Alvado digs a right hand into Marsden Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden Jr's gas tank.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marsden Jr.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marsden Jr.#T4#
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Alvado digs a right hand into Marsden Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden Jr's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 Marco Alvado.
I think Alvado 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Alvado!
A very excited looking Marco Alvado 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.
The defeated Brandon Marsden Jr had this to say: 'Yo, in my mind, I didn't lose that fight. You know, you got this punks who roided up, and I'm all natural.'.

Event: ICS 27
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Drummond missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Drummond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Drummond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drummond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drummond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drummond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drummond misses with a hook.
Drummond misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drummond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drummond throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado scores with the left hand. Drummond knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Alvado with a nice cross.
Alvado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drummond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drummond slips under a jab from Alvado.
Drummond moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Drummond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado lands an overhand right.
Drummond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drummond moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Drummond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvado swivels and escapes.
Alvado throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range.
Drummond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drummond moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Drummond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drummond will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drummond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Alvado cracks a nice hook into Drummond 's ribs.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Drummond .
Alvado misses with a straight left.
A combination from Drummond does no damage.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Drummond goes for a double leg but Alvado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvado continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Drummond . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvado.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drummond will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Alvado defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
Drummond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Drummond moved away.#CL2#
Alvado has Drummond up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Drummond controls the action.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvado after a bit of a struggle.
Drummond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Drummond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Drummond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Drummond .
Drummond blocks the body kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.
Drummond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond .
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond .
Drummond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drummond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drummond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvado pinned against the cage. Alvado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drummond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drummond somewhat.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alvado moves into range and clinches up with Drummond .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado is stalling here.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Drummond breaks from the clinch.
Drummond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Alvado catches Drummond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Drummond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Alvado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drummond is able to avoid easily.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drummond . That did some damage!
Drummond lands a two punch combo.
Alvado connects with a right hand. Drummond shakes it off.
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Alvado pushes Drummond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado tries to work over Drummond 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries to work over Drummond 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drummond blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Drummond has Alvado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Drummond pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvado tumbling to the mat - Drummond dives into Alvado's guard.
Drummond trying to control but Alvado is working from the bottom. #T3#
Drummond is stalling in the full guard.
Drummond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Alvado scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Drummond 's head back.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Drummond 's leg. Drummond is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drummond is out of range.
Drummond attempts a counter takedown but Alvado avoids it well and moves away.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Drummond 's head but Drummond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drummond .
Alvado slips a straight right by Drummond .
Alvado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Drummond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drummond .
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!
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Drummond 's side.
Drummond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Drummond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond .
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Drummond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drummond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drummond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drummond 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Drummond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvado sprawls and moves away.
Drummond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drummond has time to react.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Drummond moved out of range nicely.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Drummond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drummond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvado pinned against the cage. Alvado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Drummond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado connects with a nice looking jab.
Drummond checks a leg kick.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Drummond checks a low kick from Alvado.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
Drummond will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Drummond lands a head shot.
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado connects with the punch.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drummond throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Drummond 's ribs.
Drummond blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
Alvado jabs Drummond to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drummond in his tracks.
Alvado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drummond dives in and grabs Alvado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvado pushes down on Drummond 's head and hops out.
Drummond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drummond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado catches Drummond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvado thinks about the counter body kick.
Alvado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drummond moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Robert Drummond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Drummond with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Drummond . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Drummond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drummond slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Drummond .
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drummond throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Drummond off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Drummond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado slips under a jab from Drummond .
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drummond .#T4#
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drummond throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
An inside leg kick from Alvado misses.
Drummond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvado clobbers Drummond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drummond throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Drummond finds it's target.
Drummond checks a low kick from Alvado.
Drummond cracks Alvado with a good jab.
Drummond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado lands with a straight right. Drummond didn't see that one coming.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
A relieved looking Marco Alvado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ICS 20
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Alvado moves out of range as Bosch strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bosch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Bosch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Bosch misses. #T1#
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado is looking to score with low kicks.
Bosch throws a push kick but Alvado slaps the foot to one side.
Bosch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bosch lands a slapping body shot.
Bosch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bosch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado lands a front kick.#CL2#
Alvado rushes Bosch and presses him up against the cage.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado pushes Bosch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right from Bosch.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bosch.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Bosch controls the action.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Alvado works on Bosch's body with a couple of short punches.
Bosch lands a shoulder strike.
Bosch pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Bosch blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosch.
Bosch cracks Alvado with a nice body shot.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch lands an uppercut.#T3#
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvado.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado lands a right hand.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Alvado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Bosch's head.
Bosch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bosch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvado! But no joy.#T4#
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
Bosch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Bosch throws out a powerful jab.
Alvado thows a body kick. Bosch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Bosch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado tries to move into range but Bosch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Alvado.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
Bosch wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bosch doesn't seem phased though.
Bosch takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvado scores with a hook.
Alvado takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Bosch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosch has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado is leaning against Bosch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvado wants to stall.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Alvado lands a left hand.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boschs head.
Alvado pushes Bosch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado is leaning against Bosch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Alvado breaks from the clinch.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado is looking to slow Bosch down with leg kicks.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bosch momentarily.
Bosch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bosch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Alvado misses
and Bosch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Alvado throws a sloppy head kick and Bosch moves out of range easily.
Bosch takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosch throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Alvado.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bosch doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvado if he has to take too many more of those.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.#T4#
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Bosch takes the fight into the clinch.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado lands a nice elbow.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvado.
Bosch misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bosch.
Alvado tries to circle away but Bosch has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado pushes Bosch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bosch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvado misses the jab.
Bosch is looking to land body kicks.
Bosch throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosch throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Donk. Alvado catches Bosch right on the button with a cross.
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosch misses the target.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Bosch sees coming a mile off.
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
Bosch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado throws a lazy uppercut
and Bosch counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Bosch blocks a low kick nicely.
Bosch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado ducks right into an uppercut from Bosch.
A shot to the body from Bosch misses
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bosch defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.#T2#
Alvado moves away from the strike by Bosch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bosch misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Bosch.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Bosch lands a jab to the head.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bosch misses with a hook.
Bosch walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Bosch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Heribert Bosch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosch throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bosch really felt that one!
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Bosch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvado's calf.
Bosch swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Bosch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado throws a right hand that misses
and Bosch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Bosch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Alvado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bosch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosch misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Bosch 's knee.
Bosch tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bosch throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bosch.
Bosch cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Bosch avoids it.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Bosch stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado lands with a straight right. Bosch didn't see that one coming.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
Well Alvado 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICS 14
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvado momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Alvado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvado lunges at Koso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koso's hand.
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Alvado blocks the low kick.
Koso connects with a solid leg kick.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koso misses with a body shot
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Koso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvado to the ground. Koso is now in Alvado's guard.
Alvado is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Alvado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvado keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Koso looking for a guillotine here but Alvado defends easily. #SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvado defends well.
Koso controlling the position.
Alvado controlling from the top position. #T2#
Koso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Koso has his foot on Alvado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvado works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Koso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alvado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvado has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Alvado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Alvado stopping the sweep attempt from Koso.
Alvado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koso - that will leave a mark!
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Alvado throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Koso scores with a shot to the body.
Koso tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Koso.
Koso clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koso misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koso's hands.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koso throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
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 Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koso tries to score with a low kick but Alvado moves his leg out of the way.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso.
Koso throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado throws a leg kick #TD#
and Koso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alvado wants to control but Koso is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvado keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvado pushes Koso off looking to stand but Koso dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso is trying to control. Alvado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Koso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Koso is looking to take a break and control but Alvado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvado tries to roll over but Koso keeps him under control.
Koso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alvado is looking to control Koso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvado avoid being mounted?
Koso prevents Alvado from improving his position.
Koso wants to take a breather but Alvado is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Koso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koso.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Koso in the body.
Koso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Alvado cracks the inside of Koso's front leg.
Koso tries to land a body kick
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koso lands an overhand right.
Alvado misses with a hook. Koso ducked under it nicely.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koso throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Alvado connects with a jab.
Jab by Koso.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koso's head.
Alvado throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.
Alvado leaves Koso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koso misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koso sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koso is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Koso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koso has time to react.
Alvado thumps Koso with a low kick.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Alvado lands the left hand.
It looks like Koso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Koso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koso.
Koso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speva Koso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koso trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado wants to sweep here but Koso controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Alvado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado swings for the body but Koso moves out of range.
Koso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Koso shrugs it off though.
Koso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Koso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvado just manages to avoid it.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Koso misses.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Koso misses the target.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range.
A slow jab from Koso misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koso is looking to chop away at Alvado's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Koso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Koso down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koso, right into the meat.
Koso throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koso throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
A jab from Koso misses.
Koso wants to slow Alvado down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Koso saw that one coming.
Alvado cracks Koso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koso at a distance.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Koso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado thows a leg kick but Koso checks it
and Koso counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koso.
Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Koso avoids it with no problem.
Alvado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koso throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koso throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
Koso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koso throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.#T3#
Koso throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Koso.
Koso connects with a single shot there.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado jabs at Koso's body.
Koso looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koso lands with a shot to the body.
Alvado tries to clinch but Koso is having none of it.
Koso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koso tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvado slaps away a takedown attempt from Koso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speva Koso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Alvado lands a slapping body shot.
Koso slips under a jab from Alvado.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvado checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Koso throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koso.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koso with a body shot.
Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Koso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvado on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvado's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Alvado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Koso decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
I think Alvado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speva Koso!

Event: EMP Graves vs Wood
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Tulikoura 's knee.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Tulikoura 's knee.
Tulikoura takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura throws a body kick that misses
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
A jab from Tulikoura finds it's way through Alvado's defenses.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Tulikoura's defenses.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range. #T1#
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Alvado throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado lunges at Tulikoura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tulikoura's hand.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulikoura.
Alvado swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Tulikoura jumps back.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Tulikoura cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Tulikoura moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulikoura cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
Tulikoura scores with a jab.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tulikoura.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvado checks a leg kick.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado moves out of range as Tulikoura throws a body kick. #T3#
Tulikoura tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado jabs Tulikoura right on the nose. Tulikoura blinks but takes it well.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura throws a big counter combination but Alvado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tulikoura ducks right into an uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Tulikoura motions for Alvado to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Tulikoura avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming. #T4#
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Alvado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Tulikoura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvado slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Alvado tests Tulikoura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado with a jab.
Alvado connects with a looping right hand.
Tulikoura misses with a combination
and Alvado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado avoids the head kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with an overhand left.
Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tulikoura's sensitive parts.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado tries to clinch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Tulikoura's torso.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Tulikoura.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tulikoura jabs at Alvado's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.#T1#
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Tulikoura is looking to counter punch.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura misses with a series of wild punches.
Tulikoura misses with a few strikes there.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Tulikoura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Alvado pushes Tulikoura up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado. #T2##BC#
Tulikoura manages to break the clinch.
Tulikoura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Tulikoura shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Tulikoura coming out on top.
Tulikoura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alvado checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Alvado.
Tulikoura clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
A quick step to the side and Tulikoura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Alvado takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tulikoura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Tulikoura avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado tries to clinch but Tulikoura is having none of it.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Tulikoura's leg. Tulikoura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Alvado throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura connects with a jab.#T4#
Tulikoura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tulikoura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvado throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it.
Tulikoura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Alvado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado thows a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado tries to work over Tulikoura's front leg with a kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Tulikoura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvado. Alvado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tulikoura falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Tulikoura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tulikoura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the head.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Tulikoura scores with a hook.
Tulikoura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tulikoura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado connects with a right hand. Tulikoura shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tulikoura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Alvado tries to land a leg kick but Tulikoura saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Tulikoura there.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Tulikoura.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the head.
Tulikoura motions for Alvado to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Tulikoura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado cracks Tulikoura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tulikoura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Alvado lands with a straight right. Tulikoura didn't see that one coming.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Tulikoura blocks a jab.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Tulikoura's side.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Alvado slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a right hand
and Alvado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
Well Alvado 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Alvado!
After winning the bout, Marco Alvado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Bolleke
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tulikoura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Nice straight punches there by Alvado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvado.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tulikoura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tulikoura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tulikoura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Tulikoura clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulikoura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado misses with some punches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Tulikoura controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
Tulikoura jumps guard but Alvado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tulikoura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tulikoura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tulikoura gets control of Alvado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tulikoura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tulikoura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tulikoura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvado pushing down on Tulikoura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Alvado is controlling the pace.
Tulikoura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvado content to control rather than advance.
Tulikoura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvado scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado content to control rather than advance.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Alvado has control of the leg.
Alvado sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Tulikoura wants to get back to full guard.
Alvado controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tulikoura actively working from the bottom here.
Alvado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tulikoura is looking to control Alvado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tulikoura avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvado content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvado is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tulikoura delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Alvado slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tulikoura works the jab nicely.
Tulikoura works over Alvado's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Tulikoura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tulikoura swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Tulikoura swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Tulikoura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Tulikoura counters with a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Tulikoura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tulikoura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Tulikoura throws a fast counter high kick but Alvado manages to duck under it in time.
Tulikoura throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Tulikoura sees coming a mile off.
Tulikoura throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tulikoura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvado takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Tulikoura throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Tulikoura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvado to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Alvado.
Jab, jab by Tulikoura - just one landing.
Tulikoura misses with a series of wild punches.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvado cracks Tulikoura with an open hand slap.
Tulikoura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Tulikoura throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvado lands the left hand.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tulikoura looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado throws a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tulikoura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvado throws a push kick but Tulikoura slaps the foot to one side.
Alvado blocks the body kick.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado feints and then cracks Tulikoura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tulikoura down.
Tulikoura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.#T4#
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado throws a chopping leg kick but Tulikoura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Tulikoura's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Tulikoura with a hook.
Alvado tries to move into range but Tulikoura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Tulikoura jumps back.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
Tulikoura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Alvado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado is leaning against Tulikoura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tulikoura tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulikoura prevents a body shot from Alvado. #BC2#
Tulikoura breaks the clinch.
Alvado throws out a leg kick but Tulikoura moves out of range and Alvado only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Tulikoura's belly button to the back.
Tulikoura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
Alvado swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Alvado's legs. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Tulikoura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado gets through Tulikoura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tulikoura breaks the clinch.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Tulikoura's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvado connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Tulikoura throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Alvado.
Alvado throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Tulikoura stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tulikoura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alvado moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Alvado takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvado lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Tulikoura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvado scores with a push kick.
Tulikoura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado thumps Tulikoura with a low kick.#T2#
Alvado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tulikoura's head.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Tulikoura fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Alvado slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Alvado lands with a hook. Tulikoura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tulikoura looks to land a combination. Alvado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tulikoura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tulikoura throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
A cross from Alvado lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tulikoura. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tulikoura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvado - the referee stops the clock and Tulikoura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvado. Tulikoura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvado lands the left hand.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
Alvado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming.
Tulikoura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Tulikoura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura punishes Alvado's body with a nice straight punch.
Tulikoura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Tulikoura scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
A head kick misses from Tulikoura.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Tulikoura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Alvado.

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 Marco Alvado.
Well Alvado 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Asham
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvado.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado slips a straight right by Cobb.
Alvado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Cobb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Alvado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Cobb avoids the elbow strike from Alvado, against the cage.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvado working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado takes a shot to the head.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Cobb tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A right hand to the body from Cobb.
A short left from Cobb.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Alvado working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Alvado is blocking nicely.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Cobb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Alvado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.
Alvado throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Cobb dodges an elbow strike from Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Alvado is blocking nicely.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvado tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvado works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Alvado. #T2#
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb connects with a knee to the head.
Alvado works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvado's brow.
Alvado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not. #T3#
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Alvado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvado swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Nice cross by Alvado.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Alvado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Alvado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cobb throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Alvado backpedaling.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Cobb takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
Alvado pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Cobb scores with a jab.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Alvado.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Alvado
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Cobb's leg but Cobb calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvado wants to slow Cobb down by chopping away at his legs.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cobb is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cobb.
Alvado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Alvado defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb moves to clinch but Alvado breaks away
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Alvado throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Alvado defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Cobb misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb cracks Alvado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvado tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado dodges an elbow strike from Cobb.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado lands a right hand.
Cobb lands an elbow inside.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Cobb scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Nice body punch from Alvado - that landed with a thud.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Alvado lands a body shot. #CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Alvado up against the cage.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado wants to stall.
Cobb working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulletzowich is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Alvado. No joy for Bulletzowich on that attempt.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Bulletzowich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bulletzowich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Alvado 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.
Bulletzowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado misses with a hook #TD#
and Bulletzowich counters with a single leg into guard. Alvado didn't expect that.
Alvado wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment.
Alvado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alvado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulletzowich is one step ahead there.
Alvado pulls Bulletzowich in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Alvado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bulletzowich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvado is one step ahead there.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position.
Alvado controlling from the top position. #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.
Alvado trying to control but Bulletzowich is working from the bottom.
Alvado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvado looking to pass the guard.
Bulletzowich keeping moving, preventing Alvado from controlling successfully.
Alvado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvado is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Bulletzowich seems keen to control Alvado's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Alvado has closed the distance and engaged Bulletzowich in a clinch.
Bulletzowich stalling.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bulletzowich fails to land.
Bulletzowich effectively controlling the action here.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Bulletzowich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bulletzowich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Bulletzowich misses with the combination. #T4#
Bulletzowich misses with a looping left.
Alvado sizes up Bulletzowich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Bulletzowich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Bulletzowich sees coming a mile off.
Bulletzowich looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Bulletzowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulletzowich throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulletzowich throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulletzowich at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
That's time! Bulletzowich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alvado avoids the body shot from Bulletzowich.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Bulletzowich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bulletzowich swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Bulletzowich misses with a looping right.
Alvado throws a body punch but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Alvado. Beautiful body shot.
Bulletzowich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulletzowich checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulletzowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bulletzowich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Bulletzowich attempts a counter takedown but Alvado avoids it well and moves away.
Nice jab there from Bulletzowich.
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!
Bulletzowich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bulletzowich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Alvado moves out of range as Bulletzowich strikes.
Bulletzowich throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.#TD#
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Alvado has one foot on Bulletzowich's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulletzowich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulletzowich under the eye.
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!
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado slips a straight right by Bulletzowich.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Bulletzowich lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Bulletzowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bulletzowich throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Bulletzowich lands a right hook to the body.
Bulletzowich blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bulletzowich misses with a looping right.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulletzowich. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
And Alvado responds with a good body kick, but Bulletzowich manages to step out the way in time.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bulletzowich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.#T3#
Bulletzowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Bulletzowich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Bulletzowich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Bulletzowich sees coming a mile off.
Bulletzowich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvado sprawls and moves away.
Bulletzowich misses with the combination.
Bulletzowich slips a jab from Alvado.
Bulletzowich looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulletzowich misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick.
Alvado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulletzowich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
Bulletzowich misses with a looping right.
Bulletzowich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulletzowich. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado cracks Bulletzowich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.
Alvado punishes Bulletzowich's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich lands a jab to the nose.
Alvado feints and then cracks Bulletzowich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bulletzowich down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Bulletzowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bulletzowich misses with a wild body shot.
Bulletzowich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bulletzowich misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Bulletzowich's front leg but catches the back leg as Bulletzowich tries to avoid it.
Bulletzowich throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
Bulletzowich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado scores with a push kick.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Bulletzowich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado scores with a decent looking hook.
Bulletzowich lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Bulletzowich defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulletzowich.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulletzowich in the body.
Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.#T1#
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado feints and then cracks Bulletzowich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bulletzowich down.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado throws a body punch but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Alvado.
Alvado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvado throws a push kick but Bulletzowich slaps the foot to one side.
Bulletzowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvado! But no joy.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Bulletzowich.
Alvado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bulletzowich is out of range and Alvado settles back down.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulletzowich on the side of the head. #T2#
Bulletzowich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Nice shot lands for Alvado.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Bulletzowich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulletzowich is just out of range.
Bulletzowich walks into a left hand.
Alvado slips a straight right by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulletzowich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Bulletzowich.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.#T3#
Bulletzowich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado lands a jab to the nose.
Alvado lands with a slapping head kick.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado lands a nice looking body kick.
Bulletzowich looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado wants to counter with a clinch but Bulletzowich pushes him away.
Alvado lands a head kick. Bulletzowich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bulletzowich looks to land a combination. Alvado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulletzowich defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Bulletzowich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulletzowich counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Bulletzowich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bulletzowich blocks a jab.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulletzowich momentarily.
Bulletzowich darts in looking for a takedown but Alvado gets double underhooks and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Bulletzowich's torso.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bulletzowich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boris Bulletzowich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvado swings for the body but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Alvado moves out of range as Bulletzowich strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ipsa
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvado.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez tries to clinch up
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a body kick that stops Chavez in his tracks momentarily.
Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvado tries to move into range but Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Chavez tries to clinch but Alvado moves away
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
As Chavez looks to move away, Alvado throws a big counter combo but Chavez just gets out of the way.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.#T1#
Alvado slips a jab from Chavez.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavez throws a lazy body kick
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chavez slips a straight right by Alvado.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Alvado saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Chavez cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Alvado tries to keep at a distance but Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Alvado is controlling the position.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavez.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Alvado lands with a left to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Alvado. #BC2#
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado slips a jab from Chavez.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Chavez throws a leg kick
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chavez defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Chavez takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Alvado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chavez.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Chavez tries to get set, Alvado tries to push him back and clinch up but Chavez manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez tries to land a body kick
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Alvado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Alvado is predictable there
and Chavez counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvado shrugs it off.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.#T4#
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Alvado saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Alvado in a clinch.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Chavez keeps control of Alvado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvado misses with an elbow strike.
Alvado pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Chavez.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Alvado tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
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 Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Domingo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chavez throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavez lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado thumps Chavez with a low kick.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Chavez moved away.
Alvado misses with the body kick
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Jab by Chavez.
Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Chavez misses.
Chavez connects with the punch.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvado moves out of range as Chavez strikes.#T1#
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chavez takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Nice straight punches there by Alvado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvado.
Chavez throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
Alvado connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Chavez avoids it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Chavez.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Chavez gets a clinch.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez slips a straight right by Alvado.#T3#
Alvado avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Alvado is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado throws a push kick but Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It appears Alvado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado thumps Chavez with a low kick.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Chavez throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Chavez sees coming a mile off.
Chavez throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado takes one to the chin there.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and Alvado counters with a left to the body.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Alvado checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Chavez darts in and clinches Alvado up against the cage.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domingo Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
I was talking to Alvado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chavez lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvado.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Chavez.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavez pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Chavez. #ROC2#
Alvado is rocked!
Chavez throws a big uppercut that drops Alvado! More strikes from Chavez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alvado lies dazed against the cage as Chavez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domingo Chavez!
In his post fight interview, Domingo Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Alvado cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Alvado stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
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!
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Alvado breaks from the clinch.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alvado jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvado 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.
Alvado slips a jab from Graves.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado lands with an overhand left.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvado with a body shot.
Alvado cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Alvado.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Alvado misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado thumps Graves with a low kick.
Graves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Graves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
Alvado misses with a leg kick
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Graves.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
As Graves backs away, Alvado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves thuds his right hand into Alvado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvado digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Graves looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Graves clinches.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Graves.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head. #T1#
Alvado throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves misses the jab.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alvado here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A low kick from Alvado is predictable there
and Graves counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Alvado! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!

Event: EMP Scrotum vs Graves
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert thuds his right hand into Alvado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hibbert with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
Hibbert lands a right hook to the body.
Hibbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hibbert shoots in for a double leg but Alvado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Alvado 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.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado wants to clinch.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Marco Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hibbert.
Hibbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it. #CL#
Alvado moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert lands a left hand.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado gets through Hibbert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvado misses with some punches. #T2#
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvado.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvado digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
Alvado tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hibbert is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Alvado lands a left hand.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Alvado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Alvado misses.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hibbert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
Hibbert lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Hibbert manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hibbert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado is trying to stall.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvados head.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside. #T4#
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Hibbert to work.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Hibbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado works Hibbert's body with a nice hook.
Hibbert misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Hibbert's head back.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado is looking to reverse the position.
Hibbert working away.
Alvado prevents Hibbert from moving into mount.
Hibbert is looking to take a break and control but Alvado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvado struggling a bit here.#T1#
Alvado is looking for a sweep.
Alvado stops Hibbert from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hibbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvado is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hibbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hibbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hibbert advances to mount. #SUB2#
Hibbert goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alvado is on top in guard.
Hibbert controls Alvado momentarily but Alvado frees himself.
Our spies down at at Ramirez School Of Excellence inform us that Hibbert has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Alvado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Hibbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado postures up.
Alvado looking to pass the guard.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hibbert being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Alvado from controlling successfully.
Alvado controlling from the top position.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hibbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hibbert tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hibbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvado manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hibbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hibbert won't allow Alvado to sweep him here.
Hibbert 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.
Alvado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hibbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvado is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hibbert rushes Alvado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hibbert tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Alvado lands a jab.
Hibbert shoots in and drives through. Alvado sprawls well.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hibbert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Alvado catches Hibbert right on the button with a cross.
Alvado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado jabs Hibbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Hibbert tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado scores with a jab. Hibbert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hibbert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hibbert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Hibbert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Alvado has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hibbert is on him like a limpet, forcing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert looking to stall.
Hibbert scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado throws an elbow but it misses.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado. #T3#
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch but Alvado improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hibbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marco Alvado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Alvado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hibbert or not.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Hibbert wants to stall.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Hibbert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvado gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Alvado keeps moving.
Alvado controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Madog vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1#
Alvado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Phetboonme scores with a leg kick.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Phetboonme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvado moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Alvado is looking to slow Phetboonme down with leg kicks.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Phetboonme.
Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Phetboonme.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Phetboonme has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Phetboonme off balance momentarily.#T1#
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick.
Phetboonme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phetboonme missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvado throws a low kick but Phetboonme moves out of range easily.
Phetboonme takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme scores with a nice strike.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Phetboonme slips the punch.
Phetboonme wants to counter the offense by Alvado and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Alvado forces Phetboonme back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
Alvado gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Phetboonme on the inside. #T3#
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the cage.
Alvado tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Phetboonme - the referee stops the clock and Alvado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Phetboonme. Alvado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Phetboonme throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Alvado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phetboonme.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
A big right from Phetboonme misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Alvado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Phetboonme jabs Alvado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from Alvado.
Alvado feints and then cracks Phetboonme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phetboonme down.
Phetboonme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phetboonme misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Phetboonme misses its intended target.
Alvado clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Phetboonme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phetboonme misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Phetboonme's side.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Phetboonme checks it
and Phetboonme counters with a thumping low kick.
Phetboonme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phetboonme counters with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phetboonme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado connects with a jab.
Phetboonme throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alvado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phetboonme throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.#T1#
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Phetboonme is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvado with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Alvado
letting Phetboonme counter with a right hand.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Alvado takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Phetboonme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phetboonme is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phetboonme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phetboonme. Alvado shrugs it off though.
Phetboonme dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a hook.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Phetboonme moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Phetboonme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Phetboonme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvado's hands.
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!
Phetboonme throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Phetboonme lands a jab to the head.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
A good leg kick by Phetboonme.
Alvado catches Phetboonme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
Alvado wants to clinch up but Phetboonme keeps it at a distance.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Phetboonme misses.
Alvado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phetboonme manages to circle out of the way.
A jab lands there for Phetboonme.
Alvado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phetboonme.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phetboonme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Phetboonme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvado swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phetboonme.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phetboonme scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado scores with a nice right hand.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body.
Alvado misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phetboonme misses with a straight left.
Phetboonme throws a lazy uppercut
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
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!
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phetboonme throws out the jab.
Alvado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
A nice side step and Phetboonme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phetboonme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phetboonme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phetboonme throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Phetboonme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alvado lands a nice looking body kick.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phetboonme at a distance.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phetboonme is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvado with a body shot.
Phetboonme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Phetboonme moved out of range nicely.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Phetboonme off balance momentarily.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvado punishes Phetboonme's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Phetboonme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.
Phetboonme throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado checks a leg kick nicely.
Phetboonme looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range. #T1#
Alvado wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
Alvado is looking to slow Phetboonme down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Alvado moves away
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phetboonme on the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Phetboonme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phetboonme takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Phetboonme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phetboonme is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado throws a lazy uppercut
and Phetboonme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phetboonme throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that misses
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phetboonme misses the body punch
and Alvado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
Phetboonme throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado tried to counter with a leg kick but Phetboonme avoided it.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Alvado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range and Alvado settles back down.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Phetboonme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phetboonme.
An inside leg kick from Alvado misses.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses.#T3#
Phetboonme cracks Alvado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phetboonme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phetboonme throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phetboonme, as that shot connected.
Alvado takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Phetboonme feints a counter leg kick.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme with a hook.#ROC2#
Alvado is rocked!
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Alvado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme throws a pinpoint strike between Alvado's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Alvado crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Phetboonme scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Zulu vs Rain
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Alvado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvado! But no joy.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahma.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahma.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Ahma's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Alvado. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado slips a straight right by Ahma.
Ahma lands with an overhand left.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Alvado ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Ahma moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Ahma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Ahma misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Ahma gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvado defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Ahma feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Good work by Ahma as he checks the leg kick.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alvado walks into a jab.
A big right from Ahma misses.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Ahma moved away.
Ahma thinks about countering with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma scores with a jab.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Ahma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ahma feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Alvado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ahma if he has to take too many more of those.
Ahma swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Ahma thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahma.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahma connects with a jab.
Alvado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvado moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Ahma tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Ahma misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Alvado slips a straight right by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Ahma 's knee.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.
Ahma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado jabs at Ahma's body.
Alvado takes one on the button.#CL2#
Alvado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alvado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvado tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvado scores with a push kick.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahma misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvado jabs Ahma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahma connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
Ahma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Alvado is looking to chop away at Ahma's legs.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Ahma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahma misses its target.
Ahma jabs at Alvado's body.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ahma.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ahma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ahma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
Good work by Ahma as he checks the leg kick.
Ahma throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Ahma throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado tries a low kick but Ahma avoids it.
Ahma slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
Alvado checks the leg kick.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado scores with a nice right hand.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado connects with the punch.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Alvado.
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahma. Ahma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahma misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado wants to counter the offense by Ahma and move into the clinch position.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Ahma misses
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahma thinking.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Ahma throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado cracks the inside of Ahma's front leg.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Alvado lands a nice looking body kick.
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a body kick that stops Ahma in his tracks momentarily.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Ahma tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Ahma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma catches Alvado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Ahma is predictable there
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado is looking to chop away at Ahma's legs.
It looked like Ahma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado blocks a jab.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahma. Ahma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Ahma
and Alvado counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado punishes Ahma's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Ahma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvado just manages to avoid it.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado tries to work over Ahma's front leg with a kick but Ahma checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Alvado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvado.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahma throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Jab by Ahma.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Ahma throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahma tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Good leg kick by Ahma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Ahma's leg. Ahma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped Alvado's head back.
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Alvado scores with a hook.#CL2#
Alvado closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Alvado.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Ahma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma. #T4#
Ahma misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahma lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Ahma misses with a shot to the body
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Ahma moved away.
Alvado throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvado.
Ahma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Ahma's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahma tries to avoid it.
Ahma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
I think Alvado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Alvado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lupei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Alvado motions for Lupei to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Lupei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Lupei moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvado pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvado. #T2#
Lupei pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Lupei avoiding damage as Alvado throws knees to the body.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Lupei gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei misses with some punches. #T3#
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lupei.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Alvado pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvado as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Alvado tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvado won't allow it.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
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 Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Lupei tries to clinch but Alvado moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Lupei has managed to clinch.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei lands a right hand. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Alvado's ribcage. Alvado let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Alvado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Alvado.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a leg kick.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him. #CL2#
Lupei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat. #T3#
Nice shot by Alvado.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvado with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lupei.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Lupei cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Alvado half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Alvado's body.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range. #CL2#
Alvado gets tackled into the cage by Lupei. Lupei maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Alvado.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lupei.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lupei checks it well.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado wants to stall.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Alvado tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head. #T2#
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
Lupei cracks Alvado with a nice body shot.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Alvado gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Lupei drives through and clinches with Alvado against the cage.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow. #T3#
Alvado works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
A short right from Alvado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alvado misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Lupei pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
Alvado works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Toivonen Vs Allen
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Alvado misses with a right hand
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado lands with a hook. Misalooba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Misalooba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Misalooba lands a jab to the nose.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Misalooba scores with a one two! Alvado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Misalooba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Misalooba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Misalooba checks a leg kick.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Misalooba avoids it.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misalooba was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
A little feinted left hand from Misalooba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Misalooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away.
Alvado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Misalooba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Misalooba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him. #T1#
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Misalooba's torso.
Misalooba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Misalooba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Misalooba.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misalooba.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Misalooba at a distance.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Misalooba tries to clinch up.
Misalooba moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Misalooba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misalooba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Misalooba moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado. #T2#
Alvado throws a sloppy head kick and Misalooba moves out of range easily.
Alvado lands with a hook. Misalooba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvado cracks Misalooba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvado misses with a body shot
and Misalooba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misalooba tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Misalooba misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Misalooba moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Misalooba moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Alvado pushes Misalooba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Misalooba.
Misalooba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvado after a bit of a struggle.
Misalooba blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Misalooba controls the action.
Misalooba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Misalooba's efforts to push away.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misalooba's elbow.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misalooba prevents a body shot from Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
Misalooba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Misalooba blocks a body shot from Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Misalooba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alvado. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice defenses there by Misalooba.
Misalooba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvado manages to circle out of the way.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Misalooba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Misalooba.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
A jab lands there for Misalooba.
Misalooba lands with a hook. Alvado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Misalooba misses.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misalooba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misalooba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Misalooba's leg but Misalooba calmly moves out of range.
Misalooba tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Misalooba down. #T1#
Alvado staying out of range there.
Misalooba throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Misalooba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Misalooba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Misalooba.
Misalooba checks a low kick from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Misalooba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Misalooba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Misalooba misses.
Misalooba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Misalooba throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Misalooba missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Misalooba.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misalooba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Misalooba lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misalooba lands a jab to the nose.
Alvado takes one on the button.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Misalooba moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Alvado. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Misalooba darts in and clinches Alvado up against the cage.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards. #BC#
Misalooba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Misalooba's belly button to the back.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Misalooba.
Alvado with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Misalooba throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misalooba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Misalooba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Misalooba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado moves out of range as Misalooba strikes.
Misalooba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado throws a jab when Misalooba was well out of range.
Misalooba is looking to counter punch.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Misalooba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado misses with a hook. Misalooba ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Misalooba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Misalooba misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Jab from Misalooba.
Alvado works Misalooba's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado lands with a straight right. Misalooba didn't see that one coming.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Misalooba tries to counter by clinching up but Alvado breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Misalooba stumbling back into the cage.
Misalooba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Misalooba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Misalooba's leg. Misalooba is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Misalooba lands but Alvado takes it in his stride.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with a series of wild punches.
Misalooba tries to counter by clinching up but Alvado breaks away and moves out of range.
Misalooba tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Misalooba throws a head kick but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Misalooba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Misalooba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvado throws a hook but Misalooba blocks it.
Misalooba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Misalooba lands with a hook. Alvado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Misalooba blocks the low kick.
Misalooba moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Misalooba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Misalooba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Misalooba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misalooba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Misalooba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado lands with an overhand left.
Misalooba throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Misalooba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Misalooba.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a body punch but Misalooba moves out of range. #T1#
Misalooba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Alvado.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Misalooba moved away.
Misalooba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Misalooba drops his hands momentarily and Alvado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Misalooba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Misalooba saw that one coming.
Misalooba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Misalooba misses with a two punch combination.
Misalooba avoids the body shot from Alvado.
A little feinted left hand from Misalooba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Misalooba's head back.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Misalooba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a body punch but Misalooba moves out of range.
Misalooba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misalooba in his tracks.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado pushes Misalooba away with a front kick.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Misalooba connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Misalooba thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Misalooba wants to clinch
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Misalooba with an uppercut!
Misalooba misses with an uppercut.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Misalooba wants to clinch.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Misalooba misses with a straight left.
Didier Misalooba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Misalooba tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado clobbers Misalooba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Misalooba. That did some damage!
Alvado tries to land a leg kick but Misalooba saw it coming and moves away.
Misalooba tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Misalooba misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
Misalooba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Misalooba.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Misalooba looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Misalooba is looking to clinch.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Misalooba avoids it with no problem.
Misalooba misses the shot to the body.
Alvado wants to counter with a clinch but Misalooba pushes him away.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Misalooba misses with a looping left.
Misalooba slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado takes a swing at Misalooba's ribcage but misses.
Misalooba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Misalooba wants to clinch
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Misalooba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Misalooba's head back.
Alvado scores with a jab. Misalooba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Misalooba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Misalooba misses with a straight left.
Misalooba loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
An out of breath Marco Alvado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Chavez is looking to slow Alvado down with leg kicks.
Alvado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavez momentarily.
Chavez tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
A jab from Chavez does it's job there.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Nice uppercut there from Chavez.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Alvado pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez cracks Alvado with a nice body shot.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Alvado - that landed with a thud.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Alvado pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Alvado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Chavez.
A frustrated look appears on Chavez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Good body shot from Alvado.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvado won't allow it.
A short right from Chavez.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Chavez tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Alvado tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chavez, as that shot connected.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chavez in his tracks.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez blocks the body kick.
Alvado throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A low kick from Chavez is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chavez tries to land a body kick
and Alvado counters with a solid body kick.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvado under the eye.
Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chavez.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Alvado didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
Chavez tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado cracks a nice hook into Chavez's ribs.#T2#
Good exchange - Alvado coming out on top.
Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvado takes one to the chin there.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Chavez throws a push kick but Alvado slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a hook.
As Chavez backs away, Alvado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvado avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Chavez looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado slips a jab from Chavez.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado tried to counter with a leg kick but Chavez avoided it.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alvado tries to land a leg kick but Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Chavez jumps back.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chavez.
Chavez connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.
Chavez takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez counters with a body kick.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Alvado throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Alvado blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Alvado misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvado thinking.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
A jab from Chavez does it's job there.
Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Alvado cracks Chavez with a good jab.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a left and a right that stings Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chavez cracks Alvado with a good jab.
Alvado steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chavez. That one must have hurt.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice leg kick.
Alvado takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvado steps away.
Alvado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Chavez throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado stuns Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvado counters with a left and a right that stings Chavez.
Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Chavez takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Chavez throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Alvado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado motions for Chavez to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Chavez misses.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvado throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvado.
Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chavez lunges at Alvado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvado's hand.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvado - the referee stops the clock and Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvado. Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chavez throws a leg kick
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and Alvado only half commits.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marco Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Chavez is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Alvado tries to score with a low kick but Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chavez throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez. #T4#
Alvado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Alvado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chavez cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Chavez.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Alvado. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.

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 Marco Alvado.
Well Chavez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
In his post fight interview, Domingo Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arendse
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Wyadd misses.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wyadd avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Alvado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wyadd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Wyadd connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyadd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyadd.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvado walks into a jab.
Alvado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wyadd checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wyadd! But no joy.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Wyadd coming out on top.
Wyadd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvado's calf.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyadd.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Wyadd manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wyadd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Wyadd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wyadd throws a chopping leg kick but Alvado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wyadd thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wyadd misses with a low kick.
Wyadd throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wyadd.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Wyadd.
Alvado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wyadd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyadd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyadd is looking to slow Alvado down with leg kicks.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyadd moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Nice body kick from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Wyadd throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Wyadd sees coming a mile off.
Wyadd swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wyadd thinking.
Wyadd slips a straight right by Alvado.
Wyadd throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wyadd throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wyadd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Wyadd manages to avoid it.
Wyadd throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wyadd, as that shot connected.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyadd is just out of range.
Wyadd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvado. Alvado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyadd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Alvado counters with a quick kick to the body but Wyadd blocks it.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Wyadd.
Wyadd misses the shot to the body.
Wyadd jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Wyadd misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Wyadd tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Alvado wants to land a leg kick but Wyadd is out of range.
Wyadd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyadd misses with a straight left.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyadd.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Wyadd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyadd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alvado throws a jab when Wyadd was well out of range.
Wyadd staying out of range there.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wyadd blocks a jab.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyadd throws out the jab.
Alvado tests Wyadd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wyadd chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Wyadd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wyadd blocks a head kick by Alvado.
A big right from Wyadd misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Wyadd.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Wyadd.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Wyadd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wyadd takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Wyadd ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Wyadd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Wyadd misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wyadd just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyadd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Wyadd slips a straight right by Alvado.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Wyadd tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wyadd misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Wyadd misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Wyadd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wyadd misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Wyadd thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wyadd. Wyadd obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Wyadd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wyadd misses with a straight right.
Alvado appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wyadd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Wyadd staying out of range there.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danny Wyadd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyadd looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wyadd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyadd is just out of range.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Wyadd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado throws the left hand but Wyadd avoids the punch easily.
Alvado slips a jab from Wyadd.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Wyadd avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyadd.
Alvado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wyadd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvado scrambles back to his feet.
Wyadd misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvado misses with a hook. Wyadd ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Wyadd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyadd manages to avoid it.
Wyadd throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado lands a nice hook to Wyadd's body. Wyadd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wyadd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
Wyadd throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Wyadd defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Wyadd misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Wyadd.
Alvado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wyadd avoids it.#T2#
Alvado scores with a spinning back kick!
Wyadd swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyadd throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Wyadd connects with a body shot.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Wyadd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wyadd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Wyadd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Wyadd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wyadd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wyadd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wyadd.
Wyadd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Wyadd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wyadd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyadd.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado misses the jab.
Wyadd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wyadd loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wyadd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyadd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wyadd throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Wyadd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Wyadd avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado tries a body shot but Wyadd blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wyadd. #T4##BC2#
Wyadd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wyadd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Wyadd's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyadd tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Wyadd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado connects with a jab.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyadd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wyadd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Wyadd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wyadd tries to land a leg kick but Alvado saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wyadd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvado after a bit of a struggle.
Alvado cracks Wyadd with a nice body shot.
A short left from Alvado.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Alvado slips a straight right by Wyadd.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Wyadd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wyadd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Wyadd down.
Alvado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wyadds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyadd.
Wyadd looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wyadd just manages to avoid it.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyadd.
Wyadd tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado checks a low kick from Wyadd.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Wyadd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Wyadd down.
Wyadd throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvado with a hook.
Wyadd throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyadd throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Wyadd lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back. #T1#
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Wyadd misses with a body kick.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wyadd in his tracks.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyadd.
Wyadd wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Wyadd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Wyadd throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Wyadd staying out of range there.
A low kick from Wyadd misses
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Wyadd throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Wyadd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Wyadd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Wyadd.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Wyadd ducks down to avoid it.
Wyadd scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
Wyadd misses with a right hand
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyadd moves out of range of the body kick.
Wyadd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wyadd lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Wyadd motions for Alvado to come forward. Wyadd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Wyadd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyadd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Wyadd lands with a cross.
Wyadd misses with a straight right.
Wyadd throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Wyadd misses with a straight right.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Wyadd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wyadd misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Wyadd is looking to chop away at Alvado's legs.
Wyadd misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Wyadd slams his shin into Alvado's torso.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Wyadd walks into a left hand.
Wyadd checks a low kick from Alvado.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyadd.
Wyadd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Wyadd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyadd takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
It appears Alvado was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyadd. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Wyadd.
Wyadd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wyadd thinking.
Wyadd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyadd.
Wyadd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wyadd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Wyadd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wyadd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wyadd throws a leg kick
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wyadd.
Wyadd staying out of range there.
Wyadd checks a low kick from Alvado.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyadd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wyadd swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado misses the jab.
Wyadd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wyadd throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Wyadd throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvado is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyadd avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Wyadd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Wyadd misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Wyadd is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
Alvado lands a really nice looking cross but Wyadd seems unphased.
Wyadd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Storm.
Alvado throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Storm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Storm throws an elbow that misses. Alvado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Storm's guard. Nice move by Alvado!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvado is stalling in the full guard.
Storm seems keen to control Alvado's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Storm controls Alvado momentarily but Alvado frees himself.
Alvado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Alvado postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Alvado wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm controls Alvado momentarily but Alvado frees himself.
Alvado controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Alvado stands up and waves to Storm to follow him.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Alvado slips under a jab from Storm.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Storm misses with a head kick.
Alvado scores with a jab.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvado avoids it really well and circles away.
Storm lunges at Alvado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvado's hand.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Storm moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Storm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvado as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm shoots and misses
and Alvado counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Storm is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm wants to slow Alvado down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.#T3#
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Storm scores with a head kick. Alvado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvado tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm shoots in and drives through. Alvado sprawls well.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
Storm scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Storm lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Storm misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Storm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvado checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Storm lands a nice looking body kick.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Alvado lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Storm tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
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 Corban Storm 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#
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvado, which made it look bad.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Alvado moves his leg out of the way.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvado catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Alvado is trying to counter with his kicks.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Storm.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvado's head.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvado's waist but Alvado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Storm fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Alvado lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Storm scores with a jab.#T2#
Alvado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a solid body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvado defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Storm looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot lands for Alvado.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Alvado slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Alvado settles back down. #T3#
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Storm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvado on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvado's guard now, I'm sure.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Alvado.
Alvado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvado 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 Alvado is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alvado won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Alvado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Alvado is continuing to stall.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marco Alvado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvado has passed into side control.
Alvado happy to just control the position for now.
Storm is not content to let Alvado control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Alvado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a kick to the body.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm lands with a cross.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvado.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Storm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Storm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alvado wants to control but Storm postures up.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alvado wants to control but Storm postures up.
Alvado is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Alvado is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Alvado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm wants to control but Alvado is keeping him busy.
Marco Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvado is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvado trying his best to control but Storm has mounted him.
Alvado tries to reverse the position but Storm maintains control.
Storm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Alvado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm landing shots from mount.
Storm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvado is looking to escape.
Alvado is desperately trying to improve his position but Storm has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvado can't escape the position.
Storm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alvado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EMP OWF Bunyasarn v Paddington
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakuraba! But no joy.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
Alvado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado moves out of range as Sakuraba strikes.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado thumps Sakuraba with a low kick.
Alvado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakuraba.
Nice cross by Alvado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Sakuraba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from Alvado.
Alvado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sakuraba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sakuraba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Alvado counters with a quick kick to the body but Sakuraba blocks it.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Sakuraba with an uppercut!
Alvado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakuraba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakuraba throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakuraba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Sakuraba.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a good, hard body kick but Sakuraba shrugs it off.
Alvado catches Sakuraba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Alvado scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Sakuraba's torso.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakuraba moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakuraba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado digs a good hook to Sakuraba's body.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakuraba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sakuraba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakuraba on the side of the head.
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakuraba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvado - the referee stops the clock and Sakuraba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvado. Sakuraba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sakuraba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alvado has got the better of the exchanges.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Sakuraba jabs at Alvado's body.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Alvado slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sakuraba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakuraba lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Alvado.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakuraba doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakuraba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Alvado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sakuraba avoids it.
Alvado connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Sakuraba scores with a nice head shot.
Sakuraba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakuraba, as that shot connected.
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Sakuraba checks a low kick from Alvado.
Sakuraba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado throws a push kick but Sakuraba slaps the foot to one side.
Sakuraba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado throws a hook but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut.
Alvado misses with the body kick
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Sakuraba sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakuraba as he connects with a hook.
Sakuraba works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvado.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hayato Sakuraba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakuraba at a distance.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Alvado throws a front kick aimed at Sakuraba's knee but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Sakuraba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
Alvado keeps Sakuraba at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Alvado throws a low kick but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakuraba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it
and Sakuraba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuraba.
Alvado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Sakuraba's defenses.
Sakuraba digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Sakuraba moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakuraba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a good, hard body kick but Sakuraba shrugs it off.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Alvado connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Sakuraba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakuraba.
Alvado cracks Sakuraba with a good jab.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Good exchange - Sakuraba coming out on top.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado scores with a jab.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuraba walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado pushes Sakuraba away with a front kick.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
It appears Alvado was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Sakuraba saw that one coming.
Alvado scores with a push kick.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Sakuraba sees coming a mile off.
Sakuraba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado. #T4#
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuraba.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Sakuraba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sakuraba lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Hayato Sakuraba stepped up to the mic, saying 'All i want is you!!'.

Event: EMP Zaidi vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvado!
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado slips under a jab from Durden.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden slips under a jab from Alvado.
Alvado throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Alvado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Durden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Durden backing away here, and Alvado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Alvado misses with a hook
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
Durden misses with a hook.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Durden's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvado misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Durden catches Alvado right on the button with a cross.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Durden misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado thumps Durden with a low kick.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado misses with the body kick
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Alvado keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
Alvado thumps Durden with a low kick.
Alvado lands the left hand.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Alvado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado tries to clinch up.
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Durden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Alvado 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#
A jab from Durden misses.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Durden throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado slips a jab from Durden.#T1#
Durden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Alvado checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
Durden throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Durden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Durden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durden takes one on the button.
Alvado slips under a jab from Durden.
Alvado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Alvado jabs at Durden's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Durden takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durden with a body shot.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Durden moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target. #T3#
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Durden.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Alvado misses
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Alvado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvado slips a jab from Durden.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Durden misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado scores with a kick to the body.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden avoids the body shot from Alvado.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Durden misses.
Alvado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Durden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Durden misses with a straight right.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Durden.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden avoids the body shot from Alvado. #T1#
Alvado catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado lands a jab.
Alvado throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Durden throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Durden stumbling back into the cage.
Durden avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvado thumps Durden with a low kick.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a good, hard body kick but Durden shrugs it off.
Alvado scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
Alvado jabs at Durden's body.#T3#
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Durden misses.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.#T4#
Alvado lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado lands a head shot.
Alvado connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
After winning the bout, Marco Alvado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wearmouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wearmouth connects with a looping right hand.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Wearmouth.#CL2#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvado's brow.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Alvado shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Alvado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Wearmouth.
Alvado misses with a hook to the body
and Wearmouth counters with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Wearmouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Alvado coming out on top.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado flicks out a counter leg kick but Wearmouth steps away.
Wearmouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wearmouth with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Wearmouth's head back. #CL2#
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Wearmouth as the two fighters clinch.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Alvado shrugs off.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado cracks Wearmouth with a nice body shot.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado has had enough of the clinch but Wearmouth keeps him there for the moment.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wearmouth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvado can turn it around.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado lands a body shot. #T3#
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
Alvado avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Alvado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado is working Wearmouth over against the cage.
Alvado presses Wearmouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Alvado pushes off an throws an elbow but Wearmouth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Alvado misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth. #BC2#
Alvado breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvado throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alvado darts in and clinches Wearmouth up against the cage.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvado throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado presses Wearmouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Alvado is working Wearmouth over against the cage.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards. #T1#
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Wearmouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvado can do to turn this around?
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Alvado takes an elbow to the temple.
Alvado blocks the elbow strike.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Wearmouth is working Alvado over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado blocks an elbow strike.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvado or not.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Wearmouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alvado's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvado lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land. #T4#
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Alvado 's eye.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that second round.
That's time! Wearmouth'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#
Alvado misses with a body punch
and Wearmouth counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvado tried to score with a low kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Wearmouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wearmouth ducks right into an uppercut from Alvado. #T1#
Wearmouth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Alvado feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Alvado connects with a jab.
Wearmouth lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Wearmouth lands with a cross.
Wearmouth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvado.
Dave Wearmouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Wearmouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Marco Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
It looked like Wearmouth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvado.
Wearmouth scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Wearmouth avoids it.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth. #T4#
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wearmouth.
Alvado tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.

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 Dave Wearmouth.
Well Wearmouth 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GPG: 51
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Ohanian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ohanian blocks the body kick.
Alvado cracks the inside of Ohanian's front leg.
Ohanian tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Alvado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Alvado checks a low kick from Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ohanian moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohanian lands a shoulder strike.
Ohanian working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ohanian fails to land.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
Ohanian lands an elbow that stopped Alvado in his tracks for a moment.
Ohanian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Alvado leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvado.
Ohanian pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvado tries to work over Ohanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Ohanian lands with a right to the head.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado tries a body shot but Ohanian blocks it.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohanian controls his hands.
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Ohanian.
We've been hearing reports that Ohanian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohanians head.
Ohanian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohanian.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado stalling in the clinch but Ohanian improves position.
Ohanian misses with the head strike.
Alvado gets through Ohanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvados head.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado cracks Ohanian with a nice body shot.
A short left from Alvado.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohanian controls his hands.
Alvado avoids the elbow strike from Ohanian, against the cage.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ohanian working aggressively here.
Ohanian can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Ohanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ohanian.
Alvado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvado pushes Ohanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohanian blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Ohanian back against the cage.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ohanian backwards.
Alvado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohanian.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohanian working aggressively here.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado tries a body shot but Ohanian blocks it.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohanian prevents a body shot from Alvado. #T4#
Ohanian prevents a body shot from Alvado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohanian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohanians head. #BC2#
Alvado manages to break the clinch.
Ohanian tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ohanian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ohanian shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvado tries to sprawl out of it but Ohanian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohanian doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ohanian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick by Alvado misses
and Ohanian counters with a body kick.
Ohanian cracks Alvado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohanian tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ohanian's hands.
Ohanian takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ohanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ohanian pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Ohanian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohanian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvado avoids it really well and circles away.
Ohanian misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvado tries to move into range but Ohanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Alvado swings for the body but Ohanian moves out of range.
Ohanian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ohanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohanian feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvado misses with an uppercut
and Ohanian counters with a left and a right that stings Alvado.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohanian misses with a looping left.
Alvado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ohanian counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohanian.
Alvado raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ohanian forces Alvado back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohanian backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ohanian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohanian lands an uppercut.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohanian throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Alvado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohanian misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ohanian throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado swings for the body but Ohanian moves out of range.
A big left from Ohanian misses.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohanian.#T4#
Ohanian cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
Alen Ohanian is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohanian moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Ohanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ohanian thinking.
Ohanian misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ohanian tries to clinch
and Alvado counters with a big head kick but Ohanian shrugs it off.
Ohanian tries to clinch up.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Ohanian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ohanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Ohanian is out of range.
Ohanian lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.#CL#
Ohanian darts in and clinches Alvado up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ohanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohanian backwards.
Ohanian tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvado avoids the damage to the body.
Ohanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvado is keeping busy.
Marco Alvado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Ohanian gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Ohanian. #BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado cracks Ohanian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Ohanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Ohanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Ohanian is looking to land body kicks.
Ohanian throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Ohanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohanian.
Ohanian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ohanian avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Ohanian tries to bum rush Alvado with a series of wild strikes but Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ohanian on the side of the head.
Ohanian misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Ohanian avoids it with no problem.
Ohanian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.#T3#
Ohanian tries to clinch but Alvado moves out of range.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Ohanian's defenses.
Alvado lands a slapping body shot.
Ohanian thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ohanian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvado moves out of range as Ohanian throws a body kick.
Ohanian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ohanian blocks it well.#T4#
Alvado throws a head kick but Ohanian moves out of range.
Ohanian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Ohanian misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ohanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Ohanian feinted with a counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado. #CL#
Ohanian clinches.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohanian.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Alvado - that landed with a thud.
Alvado tries to work over Ohanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado avoids the elbow strike from Ohanian, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
Well Alvado 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GPG: 45
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Alvado is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Chavez misses
and Alvado counters with a body kick.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Alvado saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Chavez.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Good shot there by Chavez.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez throws a front kick that sends Alvado stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
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!
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Chavez tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chavez moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Chavez tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvado is wise to it.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Chavez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chavez thinking.
Alvado lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez misses with a hook.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chavez.
Nice shot lands for Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Alvado moves his leg out of the way.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
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!
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
Alvado slips a straight right by Chavez.
Alvado lands a head shot.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Chavez lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Chavez lands a jab.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez misses the body punch
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Chavez throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.
That kick from Chavez tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvado throws a series of strikes that have Chavez backpedaling.
Chavez thows a body kick. Alvado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvado moves to clinch but Chavez breaks away
and Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domingo Chavez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Chavez misses.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Chavez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Alvado throws a combination that misses
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Chavez catches Alvado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Chavez off the cage and back into range.
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Alvado blocks a jab.#T2#
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Chavez stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez tries to clinch but Alvado moves away
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado lunges at Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chavez's hand.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado backing away here, and Chavez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Alvado closes the distance and clinches.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Chavez pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chavez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it. #BC2#
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez works the jab nicely.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
A low kick from Alvado misses
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.#CL2#
Chavez has Alvado up against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Chavez tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvado's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook.
As Chavez backs away, Alvado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chavez sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Chavez is predictable there
and Alvado counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alvado blocks it well.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Chavez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
Chavez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Alvado counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvado's head.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Chavez scores with a head kick. Alvado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Chavez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Alvado throws a front kick aimed at Chavez's knee but Chavez avoids it well. #T3#
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Chavez scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Alvado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Alvado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez misses with the head strike. #T4#
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado lands a left hand. #BC#
Alvado manages to break the clinch.
Chavez cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Chavez walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
Alvado swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Alvado takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Alvado throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Marco Alvado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
As Chavez backs away, Alvado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Alvado.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chavez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Chavez stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Alvado.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Chavez misses with a body kick. #T2#
Chavez takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado scores with a jab.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvado half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Chavez punishes Alvado's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chavez defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Chavez misses.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvado throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Chavez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvado cracks Chavez with a good jab.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Chavez.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Chavez looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.#T1#
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvado throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado thuds a left hand into Chavez's body.
Alvado throws a push kick but Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado lands an overhand right.
Chavez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marco Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alvado lands a nice hook to Chavez's body. Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvado doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvado throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Chavez swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvado throws a chopping leg kick but Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvado misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvado. That did some damage!#T3#
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chavez lands a head shot.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado slips under a jab from Chavez.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Chavez misses.
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped Alvado's head back.
Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
Domingo Chavez is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Domingo Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GPG: 42
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Alvado throws a shot to the body.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado lands a front kick.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor 's head.
Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
We've been told by Alvado's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Taylor misses with a hook
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
David Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor prevents Alvado from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Alvado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor .
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvado's head.
Taylor wants to control but Alvado is keeping him busy.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Taylor controlling the pace.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvado is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
Alvado wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvado trying to control here.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Alvado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Alvado thuds a left hand into Taylor 's body.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor .
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like David Taylor has been cut.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor . That snapped Alvado's head back. #T4#
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor . That snapped Alvado's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Taylor 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Alvado coming out on top.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvado defends it well.
Alvado throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a body kick.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1##CL#
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Alvado has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Taylor lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Alvado has one foot on Taylor 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado. #T2#
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Taylor .
Alvado keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Taylor shoots in but Alvado avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Taylor misses with a hook
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Taylor scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Alvado throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor . Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Alvado. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Taylor 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor misses with a hook
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado jabs at Taylor 's body.
Taylor shoots in but Alvado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor 's head back. #T1#
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor .
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Alvado gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvado with a hook.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Alvado slips under a jab.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a left to the body.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?#T3#
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvado takes a swing at Taylor 's ribcage but misses.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor .
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Alvado cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Alvado has knocked Taylor down with a huge combo! Alvado steps away and waves a wobbly Taylor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvado ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Taylor out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Alvado!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Alvado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvado doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez with a jab.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Sanchez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvado's waist but Alvado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range. #T1#
Sanchez staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alvado's head.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Alvado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sanchez misses. #T2#
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Alvado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado thinks about the counter body kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Alvado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Alvado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Alvado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Alvado.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##TD#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvado's head but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Alvado tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez is putting a hurting on Alvado here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alvado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvado trying to control from the bottom.
Alvado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvado is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Alvado taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvado manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Alvado in his guard.#REVB#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Alvado is proving a slippery customer.
Alvado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez pulls Alvado in close to prevent any damage.
Alvado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvado wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez pulls Alvado in close to prevent any damage.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvado won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Alvado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvado did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Alvado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alvado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Alvado gets back to full guard.
Alvado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvado wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is fighting to break Alvado's control of his arms but Alvado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Alvado wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez stands up over Alvado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Alvado blocks nicely.
Sanchez postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Alvado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvado is in guard.#REVB#
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Alvado controlling from the top position. #T3#
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom.
Alvado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Alvado controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvado controls the pace.
Alvado slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Alvado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Alvado gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
I've got Alvado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
After winning the bout, Marco Alvado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GPG 32
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Bomber takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Dale Bomber has been cut.
Bomber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bomber walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Bomber staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bomber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvado punishes Bomber's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomber is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Bomber counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##CL2#
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
Bomber prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado digs a right hand into Bomber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bomber's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Bomber misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Bomber avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bomber or not.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bomber lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvado.
Alvado pushes Bomber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bomber is breathing heavily.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Bomber controls the action. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alvado has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bomber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado misses with a body shot
and Bomber counters with a big head kick but Alvado shrugs it off.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Bomber walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.#T3#
Bomber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bomber connects with a body shot.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Bomber moves away and avoids it.
Bomber throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomber.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Bomber - just one landing. #T4#
Bomber slips under a jab from Alvado.
Bomber scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Bomber throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Bomber throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado lands a jab to Bomber's midsection.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Bomber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvado slips a jab from Bomber.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dale Bomber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomber moves away.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Bomber blocks a leg kick.
Bomber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bomber there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Bomber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Bomber misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bomber counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Bomber's ribs.#T1#
Alvado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomber can pounce on him.
Bomber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomber throws out the jab.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Bomber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvado's knee momentarily.
Bomber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Bomber does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Alvado works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Bomber is rocked!#CUT2#
Dale Bomber's cut is getting worse.
Alvado connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bomber out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Alvado!
A victorious Marco Alvado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFF 29 Kansalainen vs Rivers
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taylor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvado jabs at Taylor 's body.
David Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Taylor .
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Taylor down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab. #T1#
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!#TD2#
Alvado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvado has wrist control.#T2#
Alvado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Alvado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor 's guard. Nice move by Alvado!#REVR#
Alvado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor trying to control but Alvado is working from the bottom.
Alvado has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor is fighting to break Alvado's control of his arms but Alvado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvado is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Alvado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvado stuffs the takedown.
Taylor slips a straight right by Alvado.
Taylor throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvado sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvado to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Taylor 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taylor throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.#CUT#
It looks like David Taylor has been cut.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Alvado.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back. #T1##TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvado continues to stall.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor .
Alvado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvado with a hook.
Alvado stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.#T3#
Alvado slips a jab from Taylor .
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvado scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Taylor 's belly button to the back.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvado throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.#T4#
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor . That did some damage!
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Taylor slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Taylor 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor moves away from the strike by Alvado.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado punishes Taylor 's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.#T2#
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor .
Alvado scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Taylor misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Taylor 's belly button to the back.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range. #T4#
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvado misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor slips a straight right by Alvado.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvado defends it well.
We've been told by Alvado's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
David Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado takes a swing at Wyoming's ribcage but misses.
Wyoming slips under a jab from Alvado.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick from Wyoming.
Wyoming moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wyoming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Wyoming is out of range.
Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wyoming lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wyoming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyoming.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Wyoming thows a body kick. Alvado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Wyoming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wyoming throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado misses with a hook. Wyoming ducked under it nicely.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyoming.
Wyoming appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wyoming avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyoming connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvado. Alvado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wyoming lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wyoming.
Jackson Hole Wyoming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyoming is looking to slow Alvado down with leg kicks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Wyoming moves away and avoids it.
Wyoming looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wyoming looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wyoming looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wyoming misses the jab.
Wyoming throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado jabs Wyoming right on the nose. Wyoming blinks but takes it well.
Wyoming throws a leg kick which misses Alvado's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvado tries to avoid it.
Wyoming lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wyoming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Wyoming throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Wyoming uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Wyoming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyoming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wyoming!
Wyoming slips under a jab from Alvado.
Alvado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wyoming appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wyoming fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wyoming slips under a jab.
Wyoming tries to land a body kick
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Alvado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wyoming! But no joy.
Wyoming moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Wyoming looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Wyoming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wyoming misses the shot to the body.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Wyoming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvado cracks Wyoming with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wyoming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Wyoming lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
Alvado misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Wyoming misses.
Wyoming throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Wyoming will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wyoming to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Hole Wyoming dominated that round.
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#
Wyoming slips under a jab.
Alvado takes a swing at Wyoming's ribcage but misses.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wyoming can pounce on him.
Wyoming lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Wyoming - just one landing.
Alvado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wyoming misses with a low kick.
Wyoming scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Wyoming.
Wyoming has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyoming attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wyoming looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado slips a straight right by Wyoming.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
Wyoming lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Wyoming misses with the body kick
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyoming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wyoming takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wyoming misses with a kick to the body.
Wyoming misses with the body kick
and Wyoming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Alvado throws a body punch but Wyoming moves out of range.
Alvado checks a leg kick.#T2#
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyoming misses with a body kick.
Wyoming looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Wyoming's shoulder, as Wyoming tries to avoid the shot.
Wyoming replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alvado blocks it well.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Wyoming.
Alvado misses with a hook. Wyoming ducked under it nicely.
Alvado scores with a nice right hand.
Wyoming lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyoming lands a front kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyoming was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Wyoming counters with a body kick.
Jackson Hole Wyoming seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wyoming.
Jab by Wyoming.#T3#
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyoming has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Wyoming's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvado.
Wyoming lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Wyoming moves away and avoids it.
Wyoming connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wyoming takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wyoming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyoming.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wyoming throws a body kick that misses.
Wyoming throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.#T4#
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Wyoming's belly button to the back.
Wyoming throws out a powerful jab.
Wyoming throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado misses the 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!
Wyoming takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyoming looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvado works Wyoming's body with a nice hook.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Wyoming tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Wyoming.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Hole Wyoming will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wyoming gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvado throws a nice looking combination but Wyoming bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Wyoming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyoming throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyoming lands a front kick.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyoming.
Alvado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyoming throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Wyoming misses with a low kick.
Wyoming misses with a low kick.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Alvado connects with the punch.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyoming misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado is looking for a counter combo.
Alvado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wyoming moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvado lands a jab to the nose.
Wyoming connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wyoming takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wyoming throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wyoming connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Wyoming connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marco Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wyoming.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wyoming bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wyoming defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson Hole Wyoming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick from Wyoming misses.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyoming connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Wyoming takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado backing away here, and Wyoming unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alvado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wyoming. Wyoming obviously looking to wear him down.
Wyoming thumps Alvado with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Wyoming's belly button to the back.
Alvado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyoming circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyoming cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
Wyoming moves out of range of the strikes.
Wyoming connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wyoming connects with a crisp jab.
Wyoming cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
A low kick from Wyoming is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wyoming tried to score with a low kick but Alvado checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Wyoming finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wyoming. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Wyoming slips under a jab from Alvado.
Alvado moves out of range as Wyoming throws a body kick.
Wyoming scores with a leg kick.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Wyoming.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Wyoming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyoming thows a body kick. Alvado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Wyoming cracks Alvado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Hole Wyoming comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wyoming 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Hole Wyoming!
A relieved looking Jackson Hole Wyoming thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC Fight for the troops 3
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1#
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Bamalog tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
A nice side step and Alvado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvado has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
Bamalog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bamalog cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
Bamalog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the body
and Alvado counters with a left to the body.
Alvado swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamalog is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog sets himself, and Alvado steps forward looking for the clinch! Bamalog avoids it this time.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bamalog throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado blocks the body kick.
Bamalog takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog misses with the body kick
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamalog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Bamalog lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Alvado catches Bamalog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bamalog - that will leave a mark!
Bamalog lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
Alvado wants to counter the offense by Bamalog and move into the clinch position.
Bamalog missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado slips under a jab from Bamalog.
Alvado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Alvado.
Bamalog takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Bamalog misses
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamalog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
Bamalog misses the body punch
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamalog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Alvado throws a counter combo.
Bamalog lands the left hand.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bamalog.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bamalog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bamalog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Bamalog misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bamalog misses with a kick 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!
A low kick from Bamalog misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamalog throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bamalog.
Bamalog tried to score with a low kick but Alvado checks it.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bamalog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvado.
Bamalog throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamalog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Bamalog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamalog throws out the jab.

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 Teke Bamalog.
Well Bamalog 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Alvado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyler ducks right into an uppercut from Alvado. #CL2#
Tyler has Alvado up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Tyler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tyler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvado stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyler holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Tyler throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Alvado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvado won't allow Tyler to get back to his feet.
Tyler tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyler on the side of the head.
Tyler misses with a takedown
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Tyler instigates a clinch.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyler blocking some punches.
Alvado tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
Tyler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyler tries to pull guard but Alvado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marco Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Tyler fails to pull guard. #BC#
Alvado breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Alvado moves into range and clinches up with Tyler.
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!
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Alvado has him pressed against the cage.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Tyler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvado blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
Tyler prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Tyler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvado prevents it.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Alvado lands a right hand.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Alvado lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
A short left from Alvado.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Alvado throws a big uppercut that drops Tyler! More strikes from Alvado and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tyler lies dazed against the cage as Alvado celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Alvado!

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