Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UAC 9
Date: Nov 18, 2021

#R1#
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcala to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Silva cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alcala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him?
Alcala checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alcala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Alcala throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws a nice head kick!
Alcala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alcala duly obliges.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alcala throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A head kick by Alcala misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Alcala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alcala lands a right hand.
Alcala jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with some punches.
Alcala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alcala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Alcala. #T2#
Alcala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Alcala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Alcala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alcala jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alcala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Alcala has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alcala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.#SUB#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcala is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Alcala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Alcala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Alcala looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcala is retaining full guard.
Alcala looking to control.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Alcala is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.#T4#
Silva working away.
Alcala is trying to improve his position.
Silva tries to move to mount but Alcala blocks the move with his legs.
Alcala tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Alcala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodney Alcala will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Silva cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alcala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him? #ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Silva looks to move away, Alcala throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.#KD2#
Silva cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alcala to stand back up!
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala throws a head kick that half lands.
Alcala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Alcala throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala tries to clinch up.
Alcala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcala checks it well.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Alcala counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Alcala to acknowledge the strikes.
Alcala misses with a wild combination.
Silva blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Alcala lands with a nice body punch.
Alcala tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alcala misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Alcala tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcala.
Alcala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Rock Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcala throws a nice head kick!
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Alcala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alcala cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Alcala. Alcala maintains the clinch.
Alcala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alcala struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Alcala connects with a high kick.
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 Rodney Alcala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL#
Alcala clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Alcala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Alcala goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Alcala gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala taking a breather.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcala is looking for a takedown.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tries to break free but Alcala pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Alcala lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Alcala tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Alcala tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alcala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alcala misses with the combination.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Alcala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Alcala pulls guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Alcala wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well. #SUB#
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alcala trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva controlling the action here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alcala wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control!
Rock Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alcala is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Alcala tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva has control of an arm but Alcala manages to advance to Silva's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alcala sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Silva taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Alcala!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Alcala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Alcala closes the distance and clinches.
Alcala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jukola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Alcala takes the fight into the clinch.
Alcala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jukola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jukola tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcala digs a right hand into Jukola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukola's gas tank.
Alcala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jukola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aapo Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Alcala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.
Alcala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow. #TD2#
Alcala pulls Jukola into guard.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Alcala keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jukola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alcala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jukola has managed to get both his arms back between Alcala's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Alcala is trying to control the position but Jukola postures up.
Alcala trying to control the position here.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola postures up.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala is trying to control the position but Jukola postures up.
Jukola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jukola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Alcala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jukola is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alcala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jukola is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alcala is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Alcala pushes a forearm under Jukola's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jukola is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Alcala!
A relieved looking Rodney Alcala 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: UAC 5
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Alcala lands with a nice body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Alcala blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Alcala is looking for the big counter here.
Alcala tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it. #CL#
Pulkkinen clinches. #TD2#
Alcala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pulkkinen regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Pulkkinen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Alcala advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Alcala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Alcala seems to be looking for submissions.
Alcala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulkkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Alcala trying to work for an americana but Pulkkinen has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alcala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulkkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alcala has Pulkkinen in his guard.#REVR#
Alcala working a defensive guard here.
Alcala has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB2#
Alcala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulkkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulkkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alcala working for submissions but it's allowed Pulkkinen to get to half guard.
Pulkkinen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Alcala's attempts to control the position.
Alcala gets back to full guard.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulkkinen passes into side control.
Alcala is trying to control Pulkkinen's posture but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Alcala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulkkinen's best efforts.
Alcala trying to control but Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen prevents Alcala from improving his position.
Pulkkinen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Alcala actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alcala is looking for a sweep. Pulkkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Alcala's attempts to control the position.
Alcala is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pulkkinen is staying active.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Alcala moves away and avoids it.
Alcala throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alcala.#CL#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Pulkkinen has managed to clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch. #TD2#
Alcala pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Alcala working for submissions but it's allowed Pulkkinen to get to half guard.
Alcala tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Pulkkinen decides to stand and escape the position.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcala feints the counter takedown.
Alcala throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T1#
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.#CL#
Pulkkinen darts in and clinches Alcala up against the cage.
Alcala is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alcala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Alcala controls the action. #BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Alcala tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Alcala counters with a one-two to the body.
Alcala tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Alcala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL#
Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala looking to slow down the pace here.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulkkinen to keep the fight standing.
Alcala blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcala ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Alcala.
Pulkkinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alcala.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen. #T3##CL2#
Alcala closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.#TD2#
Alcala gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Alcala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulkkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alcala has Pulkkinen in his guard.#REVR#
Alcala working a defensive guard but Pulkkinen passes into half guard.
Alcala is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alcala is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Alcala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alcala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepi Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Alcala is looking for a triangle here but Pulkkinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alcala sneaks back into half guard.
Alcala wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulkkinen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alcala actively working from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Alcala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alcala.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Alcala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alcala tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Alcala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alcala wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Alcala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pulkkinen prevents it.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Alcala.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Alcala's arms but Alcala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Alcala jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alcala jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Rodney Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses. #CL#
Pulkkinen has managed to clinch. #T2#
Alcala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen is trying to stall.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Pulkkinen gets to his feet - Alcala follows without any prompting.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen sets himself, and Alcala steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulkkinen avoids it this time.
Alcala shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pulkkinen eats them both and turns towards Alcala to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 head kick by Alcala misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Alcala is rocked!#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Alcala with a beautiful combination! Alcala stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pulkkinen is looking for the KO!
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Alcala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Alcala crumples to the floor! Pulkkinen milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Sepi Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC 26
Date: Sep 20, 2021

#R1#
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Alcala rushes Dadasov and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alcala blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Alcala gets a clinch. #TD#
Alcala gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dadasov regains guard.
Alcala trying to control but Dadasov is working from the bottom.
Alcala wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is keeping the position.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Dadasov keeping moving, preventing Alcala from controlling successfully.
Alcala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dadasov holds on and takes a little breather.
Alcala won't allow Dadasov to sweep him here.
Alcala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dadasov is keeping the position for now.
Alcala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Alcala against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcala backwards. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Alcala connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcala wants to clinch.
Alcala misses with the combination. #CL#
Alcala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dadasov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Alcala's ribcage. Alcala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Alcala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away. #CL#
Alcala clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alcala goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala throws a push kick but Dadasov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcala lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Dadasov. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alcala has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dadasov.#TD#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Alcala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dadasov has picked Alcala up and slammed him! Alcala can't keep hold of the triangle and Dadasov manages to pass to side control!
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
Alcala is trying to work for a sweep but Dadasov has mounted him!#SU2#
Dadasov get's back to his feet.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Alcala has an active guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Dadasov forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala fails to pull guard.
Alcala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Alcala jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Alcala around his waist. Alcala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Alcala manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alcala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alcala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Alcala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dadasov stacks Alcala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dadasov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala is trying to control Dadasov's posture but Dadasov avoids it. #T1##SU2#
Dadasov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alcala to his feet.
Alcala thumps Dadasov with a low kick.
Good exchange - Alcala coming out on top.
Dadasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Dadasov backs away, Alcala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Alcala moves into the clinch.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dadasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Alcala.#T2#
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dadasov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodney Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Alcala moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadasov's coach down at Cali Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dadasov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Alcala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Dadasov forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alcala jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Alcala around his waist. Alcala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov lands a left hand. #T3#
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Alcala drags the fight down to the ground.
Alcala has Dadasov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Alcala working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dadasov has passed into half guard!
Alcala is trying to stand.
Dadasov prevents Alcala from improving his position.
Alcala wants to sweep but Dadasov has passed to side control!#SU2#
Dadasov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Alcala closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Dadasov counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Dadasov pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Alcala down.
Alcala tries to clinch but Dadasov moves out of range. #CL2#
Dadasov has Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Alcala lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alcala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Alcala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.
Renat Dadasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dadasov.#TD#
Alcala manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Alcala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov gets to mount! Alcala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Renat Dadasov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov is having none of it.
Alcala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alcala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alcala regains half guard.
Dadasov tries to stand and escape but Alcala is controlling the position.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov passes into side. #T2#
Alcala trying his best to control but Dadasov has mounted him.
Alcala is looking to get to half guard.
Alcala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alcala is looking to get back to full guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alcala is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov postures up.
Dadasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcala regains half guard.#SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.
Alcala is looking to improve his position.
Alcala is controlling Dadasov's trapped leg to prevent Dadasov from advancing to side control.
Dadasov is thwarting Alcala's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alcala wants to control the action here but instead Dadasov manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov is having none of it.#SU2#
Dadasov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
Dadasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dadasov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala digs a good hook to Dadasov's body.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Alcala.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala. #CL2#
Dadasov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#CL2#
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov is trying to push Alcala away but Alcala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov is working Alcala over against the cage.#T1#
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadasov has a couple of punches blocked by Alcala.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Alcala decides to pull guard.
Dadasov wants to stand but Alcala has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Alcala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dadasov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alcala.
Alcala tries to bench press Dadasov off him but Dadasov keeps the position. #T2##SU2#
Dadasov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov thumps Alcala with a low kick.#CL2#
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov wants to break free but Alcala has control.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dadasov.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Alcala wants a takedown but no success here.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dadasov. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into range and clinches up with Alcala.#TD#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Alcala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dadasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dadasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alcala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dadasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alcala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
Dadasov gets to mount! Alcala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alcala tries to reverse the position but Dadasov maintains control.
Alcala wants to hold on but Dadasov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Dadasov wants to counter with a clinch but Alcala pushes him away.
Alcala tries to bum rush Dadasov with a series of wild strikes but Dadasov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dadasov.
Alcala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range and Alcala settles back down.
Alcala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Dadasov moves out of range easily.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dadasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dadasov misses.
Alcala throws a head kick but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcala defends it well.
Alcala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dadasov scores with a punch to the head.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala is looking to clinch.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dadasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alcala tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Alcala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alcala has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcala throws a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Dadasov rushes Alcala and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Dadasov pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
Well,Alcala is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Alcala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alcala.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala. #CL2#
Alcala gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Dadasov rushes Alcala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it. #T3#
Dadasov tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala throws a head kick that Dadasov semi-blocks. #CL2#
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Alcala's ribcage. Alcala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alcala dodges the punch combination from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a kick to the temple. Alcala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Alcala moves into range and clinches up with Dadasov.#T4#
Dadasov digs a right hand into Alcala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcala's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Alcala manages to pull guard.
Dadasov prevents Alcala from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Alcala is working an open guard so Dadasov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Alcala tries a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Alcala swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.#CL#
Alcala pushes Dadasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Rodney Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dadasov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dadasov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Renat Dadasov thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends Alcala tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves Alcala back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Alcala is rocked!
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Pulkkinen cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pulkkinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alcala to stand back up!
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alcala's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alcala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pulkkinen cracks Alcala with a hook to the temple - Alcala is on wobbly legs here! Pulkkinen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alcala falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pulkkinen wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Sepi Pulkkinen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFC 22
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
Alcala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Zdravkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Alcala rushes Zdravkov and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Alcala manages to pull guard.
Alcala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.
Alcala 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#
Alcala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alcala is keen to just control but Zdravkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Alcala is working for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Alcala wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alcala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alcala tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
Zdravkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alcala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alcala is stalling in the full guard.
Zdravkov trying to strike off his back.
Alcala tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
Zdravkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alcala manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Zdravkov cracks Alcala with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zdravkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alcala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alcala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zdravkov is one step ahead there.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alcala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alcala is trying to keep Zdravkov in close.
Alcala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zdravkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.
Alcala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zdravkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alcala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zdravkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Alcala has wrist control.
Alcala 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##SUB2#
Alcala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zdravkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alcala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Alcala!
A relieved looking Rodney Alcala 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: SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Alcala 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.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alcala under the eye.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Alcala avoids nicely.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan 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.
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Good shot there by Alcala.
Morgan swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcala misses with a hook.
Morgan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Alcala drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Morgan follows Alcala to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Morgan!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Morgan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 805 Crosby vs. Toivonen II
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alcala counters with a head kick.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.#CL#
Reilly has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly misses with a hook
letting Alcala counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like John C Reilly has been cut.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly cracks Alcala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps Alcala's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Alcala moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Alcala is rocked!
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alcala takes one to the side of the head.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly cracks Alcala with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Alcala tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Reilly pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Alcala is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John C Reilly!
In his post fight interview, John C Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ALPHA-1: Chaos
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Colucci throwing a counter right hand but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Colucci blocks a head kick by Alcala.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Alcala works over Colucci's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
A head kick from Alcala lands but Colucci takes it in his stride.
Colucci dodges the punch combination from Alcala.
Colucci tries to land a leg kick but Alcala saw it coming and moves away.
Alcala throws out a counter right but Colucci avoids it with no problem.
Colucci takes one to the side of the head.
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colucci.
Alcala lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colucci.
Colucci throws a shot from downtown. Alcala moves away and avoids it.
Alcala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colucci is looking to counter the offense by Alcala and move into the clinch.
Colucci has his takedown stuffed
and Alcala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Colucci instigates a clinch.
Colucci lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Alcala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alcala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alcala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Colucci moves out of range easily.
Alcala has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Colucci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alcala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colucci's head.
Colucci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alcala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
A left lands for Alcala.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Colucci is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colucci tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Alcala misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Colucci counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Colucci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alcala wants to stand up but Colucci is controlling him.
Colucci throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Alcala has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Colucci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
A hook to the body from Alcala.
Colucci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alcala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alcala working aggressively here.
Alcala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colucci or not.
Colucci scores with a shot to the side of Alcala's head.
Colucci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alcala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colucci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcala.
Colucci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colucci blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Colucci blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala lands an uppercut.
Alcala misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Alcala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alcala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colucci.
Colucci misses with a body punch.
Colucci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alcala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colucci backwards.
A short right from Colucci on the inside.
Alcala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Colucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colucci throws a head punch that misses.
Alcala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Colucci.
Colucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Colucci.
Alcala throws a head punch that misses.
Alcala blocks an uppercut.
Alcala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alcala. #T4#
Alcala lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Alcala.
Colucci has a couple of punches blocked by Alcala.
Colucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colucci working aggressively here.
Alcala scores with a shoulder strike.
Alcala lands an uppercut.
Alcala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala misses with the head strike.
Alcala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala. #BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colucci was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
A head kick lands from Colucci that sends Alcala to the canvas. Alcala tries to scramble back to his feet but Colucci brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Alcala is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rodney Alcala has been cut.
Colucci in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Alcala looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Colucci turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Colucci!
A very excited looking Michel Colucci 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.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torres!
Alcala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Alcala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alcala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Torres 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.#T1#
A jab from Alcala finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Alcala moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala lands an overhand right.
Torres throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
Alcala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alcala 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.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Torres avoids the head kick by Alcala.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlcala.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres slips a straight right by Alcala.
Alcala scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Torres.#T2#
Alcala lands a jab.#ROC#Torres is rocked!
Alcala seems to be stalking Torres here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Torres drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodney Alcala!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Alcala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BBFC 6: Leagatius Vs. Alcala
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Leagatius misses with a body shot.
Leagatius throws a nice looking combination but Alcala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leagatius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Leagatius moves away and avoids it.
Alcala 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.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
and Leagatius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius misses with a hook.
Alcala wants to counter the offense by Leagatius and move into the clinch position.
Leagatius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcala has time to react.#ROC#Alcala is rocked!#T1#
Alcala blocks a jab.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Leagatius misses
and Alcala counters with a three punch combo that has Leagatius backing up. Leagatius nods at Alcala to acknowledge the strikes.
Leagatius takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
letting Leagatius counter with a right hand.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Leagatius finish him?
Alcala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alcala seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Leagatius misses. #T2#
Leagatius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leagatius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Leagatius throwing a counter right hand but Alcala manages to avoid it.#KD#
Leagatius lands a big right hand that sends Alcala crashing to the mat! Leagatius stays standing though and waves Alcala back to his feet!
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!
Leagatius missing with a left hand there. Alcala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leagatius thuds a left hand into Alcala's body.
Leagatius misses with a head kick.
Leagatius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.#T3#
Leagatius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leagatius scores with a sloppy right hand. Alcala should have avoided that one.
Leagatius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcala has time to react.
Alcala slips a jab from Leagatius.
Leagatius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leagatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Leagatius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Leagatius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leagatius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leagatius fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Alcala out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Brutus Leagatius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 47 | Atunes vs Alcala
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Alcala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Alcala counters by moving into the clinch.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alcala has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Alcala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Atunes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Alcala misses with some punches.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Alcala blocks with his arms. #T1#
Alcala misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcala struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alcala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Alcala decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alcala working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alcala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atunes defends it easily.
Atunes postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Alcala working for submissions but it's allowed Atunes to get to half guard.
Atunes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Alcala actively working from the bottom here.
Alcala is looking for a sweep. Atunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Atunes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alcala.
Alcala tries to bench press Atunes off him but Atunes keeps the position.
Alcala wants to control but Atunes postures up.
Alcala tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Atunes easily slips into full mount!
Alcala manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atunes pulls his head out easily.
Atunes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Alcala actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Alcala is looking for a sweep. Atunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atunes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Alcala actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alcala regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Alcala working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Atunes has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edison Atunes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alcala avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Alcala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Atunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atunes.#CUT#It looks like Rodney Alcala has been cut.
Atunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alcala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alcala! But no joy.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.#T1#
Atunes cracks Alcala with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Alcala is rocked!
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Alcala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Alcala seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Alcala drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Atunes swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Alcala's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Edison Atunes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Alcala throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Steele wants to counter with a clinch but Alcala pushes him away.
Steele cracks Alcala with a good jab.
Alcala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Alcala is looking to counter the offense by Steele and move into the clinch.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Alcala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alcala on the side of the head.
Alcala throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Alcala.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Alcala lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Alcala thumps Steele with a low kick.
Steele 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.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Alcala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steele slips a straight right by Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alcala throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a right hand to the body.
Alcala throws a leg kick but Steele moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele walks into a straight right hand from Alcala.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steele's hands.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
Alcala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.#T2#
Alcala throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alcala is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steele has time to react.
Alcala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alcala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alcala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alcala scores with a shot to the body.
Alcala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala slips a straight right by Steele.
Alcala lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Steele tries to counter with a clinch but Alcala shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Alcala avoids the body shot from Steele.
Alcala misses with a kick to the body.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
Steele takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alcala.
Alcala scores with a spinning back kick!
Alcala scores with a one two! Steele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcala off the cage and back into range.
Alcala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
No joy there for Alcala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcala scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alcala scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Steele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.#T4#
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala connects with a high kick.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala slips under a jab from Steele.
Alcala tries to counter by clinching up but Steele breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steele.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alcala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alcala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Alcala misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alcala.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Alcala throws a wild body kick that Steele sees coming a mile off.
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steele throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Alcala finds it's target.
Steele takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Alcala works the jab nicely.#T1#
Alcala thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Steele avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Steele tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Alcala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Steele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alcala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head. #BC#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcala as he connects with a hook.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Steele lands.
Alcala with a nice calf kick.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Alcala misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Steele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele digs a right hand into Alcala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcala's gas tank.
Alcala pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alcala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcala.
Alcala tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands. #T3#
Alcala goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Steele manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steele being controlled here, momentarily.
Alcala stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alcala keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass. #SUB#
Alcala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steele defends it easily.#SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Steele looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Steele trying to control the action but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Alcala is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alcala avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Steele is working for a submission of some sort.
Alcala is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Alcala is defending well. #SUB#
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stanley Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alcala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alcala lands a body shot.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Alcala. #CL2#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele jumps guard but Alcala stands there with Steele around his waist. Steele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Alcala working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Steele successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Alcala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alcala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Jab from Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.#T1#
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcala off the cage and back into range.
Alcala with a nice cross.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alcala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch.
Steele is working Alcala over against the cage.
Alcala working aggressively here.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcala.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele jumps guard but Alcala stands there with Steele around his waist. Steele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steele lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Alcala has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Alcala misses with some punches.
Alcala has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alcala fails to land.
Steele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodney Alcala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Steele.
Alcala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alcala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stanley Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele tries to pull guard but Alcala holds him up against the cage and eventually Steele drops back down to his feet.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Steele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele. #T3#
Steele presses Alcala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Steele pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alcala can't keep his opponent in guard - Steele advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Steele is working for a kimura but Alcala is defending it quite comfortably.
Steele is looking to advance position but Alcala won't allow it.
Alcala wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Alcala is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alcala avoid being mounted?
Steele uses his free foot to push down on Alcala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alcala.
Alcala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Steele jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alcala is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alcala and Steele has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Steele wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alcala, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Steele working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alcala struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Steele.
I think Steele 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala 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: SYN 771 Tower vs Piano
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alcala scores with a jab.
Girard throws a chopping leg kick but Alcala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alcala lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcala scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.
Alcala leaves his chin hanging out and Girard seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Alcala crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 763
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcala. Alcala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alcala misses with a two punch combination.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alcala misses with a body punch
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcala digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.#CL#
Alcala rushes Tantor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Alcala manages to break the clinch.
Tantor lands a jab.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Alcala darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
Tantor's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tantor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Alcala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alcalas head. #BC2#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Alcala misses with a right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Alcala misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Alcala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alcala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tantor's head.#T2#
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alcala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alcala blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Alcala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tantor fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Alcala to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Alcala looks to clinch but Tantor throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Alcala taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Our winner, Papi Tantor, 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 Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rockwell checks a leg kick.
Alcala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rockwell counters with a nice body shot.
Alcala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockwell .
Rockwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alcala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alcala tries a low kick but Rockwell avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rockwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Alcala.
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
Alcala is looking to slow Rockwell down with leg kicks. #T1#
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell feints a counter leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Rockwell throws a shot from downtown. Alcala moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcala as he connects with a hook.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockwell can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
and Rockwell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alcala's knee momentarily.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Rockwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Alcala moves away from the strike by Rockwell .
Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Rockwell throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockwell is looking to land body kicks.
Alcala misses with a double jab
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Rockwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
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!
Good exchange - Alcala coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Elliot Rockwell has been cut.#KD2#
Rockwell cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rockwell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alcala to stand back up!
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockwell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Rockwell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Alcala lands a slapping body shot.
Alcala throws a right hand that Rockwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockwell also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Rockwell . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockwell .
Rockwell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockwell tries to work over Alcala's front leg with a kick but Alcala checks it.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockwell .
Alcala lands a jab.
Rockwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alcala throws a head kick but Rockwell moves out of range.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alcala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rockwell ! But no joy.
The fighters circle, before Alcala throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rockwell 's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Alcala lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 723
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet slips under a jab from Alcala.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alcala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alcala 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.#KD#
Alcala cracks Trumpet with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Trumpet looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alcala finish him? #ROC#Trumpet is rocked!
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet scores with a slapping inside 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!
Alcala misses the jab.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alcala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Alcala. #CL2#
Trumpet forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Trumpet blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Alcala. No joy for Trumpet on that attempt.
Alcala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Alcala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala fakes the leg kick and cracks Trumpet in the body.
Trumpet blocks the body kick.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Alcala misses
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alcala throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Rodney Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet throws a good cross that connects.
Trumpet misses with a looping right.
Alcala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala punishes Trumpet's body with a nice straight punch.
Alcala throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Alcala quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alcala swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Trumpet takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Trumpet slips a jab from Alcala.
Trumpet thuds his right hand into Alcala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala throws a head kick that Trumpet semi-blocks. #CL2#
Trumpet instigates a clinch.
Trumpet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Alcala working aggressively here.
Trumpet pushes Alcala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcala just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Alcala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Alcala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Alcala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target. #T4##TD2#
Trumpet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alcala has his hands clasped together around Trumpet's back. He's all about the action.
Trumpet throwing shots but Alcala is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Trumpet is trying to work for a kimura but Alcala is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trumpet connects with a jab.
Alcala throws a combination. Trumpet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Alcala cracks Trumpet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Alcala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Alcala drops Trumpet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trumpet looks back up at him and smiles so Alcala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Trumpet is still on wobbly legs! Can Alcala finish him?
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Alcala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trumpet walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Alcala! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala connects with a looping right hand.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcala off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a looping right hand.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Alcala's front leg but catches the back leg as Alcala tries to avoid it.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Alcala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Alcala backing away here, and DeSilva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva lands with a right hand.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcala tries to score with a low kick but DeSilva moves his leg out of the way.
DeSilva moves out of range as Alcala throws a body kick. #T1#
DeSilva lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Alcala.
DeSilva takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected.
DeSilva throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and DeSilva only half commits.
DeSilva connects with a nice looking jab.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alcala checks a leg kick nicely.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alcala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alcala missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Alcala slips the punch.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcala's sensitive parts.
Alcala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alcala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala lands a nice looking body shot.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alcala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Alcala.
Alcala throws a push kick but DeSilva slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alcala.
The crowd cheers as Alcala lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Alcala.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva defending well as Alcala loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Alcala is wise to it.
Alcala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcala misses with a kick to the body.
Alcala scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcala throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.
Alcala slips a straight right by DeSilva.#T4#
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva is looking to slow Alcala down with leg kicks.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Alcala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DeSilva throws a front kick that sends Alcala stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Alcala misses.
Alcala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Alcala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
Alcala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Alcala down.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Alcala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alcala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Alcala.
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva misses with a wild combination.
Alcala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#KD#
Alcala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeSilva sprawling to the canvas! DeSilva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alcala finish him?! #ROC#DeSilva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala lands an uppercut, right on the button! DeSilva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala!
A very excited looking Rodney Alcala rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucassen misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucassen lands a high kick!
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
Lucassen takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen lands the left hand.
Lucassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Alcala's head.
Alcala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucassen to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucassen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcala misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lucassen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucassen throws a series of strikes that have Alcala backpedaling. #ROC#Alcala is rocked!
Alcala is looking to slow Lucassen down with leg kicks.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucassen finish him?
Lucassen misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala seems to have recovered his senses.
Alcala throws out a leg kick but Lucassen moves out of range and Alcala only half commits.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Alcala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucassen checks a leg kick.
Lucassen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alcala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alcala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucassen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alcala misses with a head kick. #T2#
Alcala ducks right into an uppercut from Lucassen.
Lucassen swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucassen throws the kick towards the body but Alcala avoids it.
Alcala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucassen tries to land a front kick but Alcala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lucassen misses with a head kick.
Alcala looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lucassen misses with a jab to the body
and Alcala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alcala throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lucassen.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a body kick that stops Lucassen in his tracks momentarily.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Alcala.
Lucassen is breathing heavily.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Alcala gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CFC: Last One Out..
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alcala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alcala misses with a hook
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcala off the cage and back into range.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor lands a body shot.
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!
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala scores with a head kick.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcala. That did some damage!#T1#
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Alcala counters with a left to the body.
Alcala misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Alcala was not able to check.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Alcala throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Alcala moves out of range as Tantor strikes.#T2#
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alcala.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Alcala misses the jab.
Alcala cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor throws a push kick but Alcala slaps the foot to one side.
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Alcala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Alcala moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Tantor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alcala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor jabs Alcala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor 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#
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Alcala blocks the leg kick.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alcala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcala.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alcala throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Alcala's leg. Alcala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Alcala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Alcala 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Tantor digs a good hook to Alcala's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Alcala slips under a jab from Tantor.
Alcala tried to counter with a leg kick but Tantor avoided it.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alcala throws a counter high kick but Tantor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor tries a quick counter leg kick but Alcala is wise to it.#T3#
Alcala throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Alcala has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tantor!
Alcala misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Alcala down.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Alcala misses
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Alcala 's knee.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alcalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alcala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor thuds a left hand into Alcala's body.
Alcala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alcala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alcala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Alcala checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Alcala's leg. Alcala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alcala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Alcala jabs at Tantor's body.
Alcala takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Alcala blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tantor takes a step back to recover.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alcala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tantors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Tantor wants to slow Alcala down by chopping away at his legs.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Alcala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Alcala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor dips to his left and cracks Alcala with an uppercut!#T4#
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor throws a leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Tantor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Alcala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.#T1#
Tantor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alcala is able to avoid easily.
Alcala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor tests Alcala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Tantor misses the jab.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Alcala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses
and Alcala counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alcala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Alcala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot lands for Tantor.#T4#
Alcala looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alcala momentarily.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a 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!
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alcala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Tantor lands a big head kick that sends Alcala tumbling to the mat! Tantor takes a step backwards and waves Alcala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alcala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcala.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Alcala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alcala finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Alcala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Alcala blocks the low kick.
Alcala slips a straight right by Tantor.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcala has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alcala.
A big right from Alcala misses.
Alcala checks a leg kick.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala throws a lazy head kick
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Alcala blocks the leg kick.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
A big right from Tantor misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Alcala 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.
Alcala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
It appears Alcala was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Alcala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Alcala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alcala will feel that in the morning.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcala. That did some damage!
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodney Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papi Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tantor 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Papi Tantor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Yew.
A cross from Alcala lands.
Alcala misses with the combination.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yew's hands.#CUT#It looks like Yef Yew has been cut.
Yew misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yew throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Yew looks to move away, Alcala throws a big counter combo but Yew just gets out of the way.
Yew throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Alcala misses with a combination
and Yew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Yew misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Yew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yew scores with a leg kick.
Alcala misses with a hook to the body
and Yew counters with a nice uppercut.
Yew misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Yew throws a hook to the side of Alcala's head but Alcala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Yew thuds his shin into the meat of Alcala's side.
Alcala misses with a looping left.
Alcala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alcala 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.
Yew blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alcala throws a hook but Yew blocks it.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala checks the leg kick.
Rodney Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Yew lands a slapping body shot.
Yew scores with a leg kick.
Alcala is looking to land body kicks.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yew tries to land a leg kick but Alcala saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Alcala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yew trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom. #T3#
Yew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alcala is pulling down on Yew's head to control his posture.
Yew has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alcala is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Yew wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Alcala's closed guard. He's half up but Alcala has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Alcala pivots and extends the arm, Yew falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Alcala! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Rodney Alcala misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC 427
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Wojcik throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
Wojcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcala.
Alcala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Wojcik as he connects with a hook.
Wojcik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wojcik scores with a punch to the head.
Wojcik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alcala throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Alcala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Alcala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Wojcik 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.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wojcik was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wojcik.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Wojcik lands a glancing blow to the side of Alcala's head.
Wojcik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alcala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala throws a head kick but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik throws a poor cross that misses
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Wojcik.
Wojcik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wojcik swinging wildly here. #T2#
Alcala works Wojcik's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wojcik's hands.
Alcala 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.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alcala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wojcik throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcala.
Wojcik throws a combination that misses
letting Alcala counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
Wojcik misses with a hook.
Alcala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Wojcik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land. #T3#
Wojcik misses with some punches.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alcala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Alcala manages to break the clinch.
Alcala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wojcik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Wojcik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wojcik wants to counter with a clinch but Alcala pushes him away.
A solid body kick from Alcala.
Wojcik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Wojcik is rocked!
Wojcik wants to clinch.#T4#
Alcala drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wojcik right on the button. Wojcik goes down! Alcala follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Alcala gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PF24 Alcala v McStafferson
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala misses with a head kick.
McStafferson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McStafferson shoots and misses
and Alcala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kaz McStafferson has been cut.
Alcala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Alcala shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from McStafferson misses.
Alcala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodney Alcala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Alcala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot by Alcala.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Alcala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been informed that McStafferson 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.
McStafferson dives in and grabs Alcala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alcala pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alcala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.#TD2#
McStafferson shoots in and bounces Alcala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Alcala wriggles free and stands up. #T1##TD2#
McStafferson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alcala was covering up waiting for the punch and McStafferson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Alcala pushes McStafferson off and gets back to his feet.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And McStafferson tries to counter it with a takedown but Alcala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alcala swivels and escapes.#TD2#
McStafferson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Alcala bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Alcala has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McStafferson is on him like a limpet, forcing Alcala back against the cage.#T2#
Alcala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McStafferson jumps guard but Alcala stands there with McStafferson around his waist. McStafferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but Alcala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McStafferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alcala smiles and moves away. #TD2#
McStafferson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alcala pulls McStafferson in to control the position.
McStafferson looking to pass the guard.
Alcala pulls McStafferson in close to his closed guard and prevents McStafferson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alcala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
McStafferson throws a sloppy strike and Alcala has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McStafferson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Alcala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala retains his middleweight title!
Rodney Alcala spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala tries to work over Lucassen's front leg with a kick but Lucassen checks it.
Good leg kick by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws out a powerful jab.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range. #T1#
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala just manages to avoid a counter high kick from Lucassen.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Alcala scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
As Lucassen backs off Alcala throws a huge counter combo but Lucassen manages to avoid it all.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Alcala tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucassen is wise to it.#T2#
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alcala lands with an overhand left.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Alcala with a hook.
Alcala cracks Lucassen with a good jab.
Alcala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
Lucassen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
And Alcala responds with a good body kick, but Lucassen manages to step out the way in time.
Alcala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Alcala throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala 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#
Alcala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucassen if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala lands a jab to the nose.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lucassen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alcala.
Alcala connects with a right hand. Lucassen shakes it off.
Lucassen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alcala's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alcala is pawing at Lucassen, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lucassen's nose. Lucassen is badly hurt! Alcala pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lucassen tries desperately to hold on but Alcala is relentless in his assault! As Lucassen receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Alcala away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala is the new middleweight champion!
Rodney Alcala 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: PF9 Alcala v Choo
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choo tries to clinch but Alcala moves away #KD2#
and Alcala counters with a head kick that drops Choo to the mat! Choo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Alcala 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.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Alcala counters with a nice right hand that sends Choo toppling to the canvas! Choo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alcala finish him?!#ROC2#
Choo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Choo seems to have got his legs back now.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Choo lands with an overhand left.
Choo throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alcala counters with a straight that turns Choo's legs to rubber! Alcala pushes forward with more strikes and Choo goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Alcala does it's job there.
DeSilva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.
DeSilva connects with a body shot.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alcala under the eye.
DeSilva throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
DeSilva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alcala back to the cage. DeSilva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alcala 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.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
DeSilva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Alcala's head but Alcala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alcala fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva just manages to avoid it.
Alcala scores with a head kick. DeSilva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Alcala misses with a body kick.#T1#
DeSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alcala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
DeSilva gets a double leg takedown into Alcala's guard.
Alcala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeSilva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcala wants to sweep here but DeSilva controlling him for the moment.
Alcala controlling DeSilva's posture.
DeSilva throws a big right hand that misses.
Alcala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alcala pulls DeSilva in close to his closed guard and prevents DeSilva from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
DeSilva postures up in Alcala's guard and throws a big left but Alcala blocks it.
DeSilva content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva looks to land a combination. Alcala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab. #TD2#
DeSilva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva wants to pass to mount but Alcala is defending the position.
Alcala is positioning himself well to prevent DeSilva advancing to mount. #T3#
Alcala is trying to control but can't.
DeSilva is pressing down on Alcala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alcala is holding on for now.
DeSilva misses with a head shot. Alcala uses the momentum to regain guard.
DeSilva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSilva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alcala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Alcala keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alcala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeSilva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
DeSilva with a nice head shot there.
Alcala 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.

Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
DeSilva misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcala is looking to counter with head kicks.
DeSilva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
Alcala thinks about countering with a body kick.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alcala momentarily.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
DeSilva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Alcala is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
Alcala blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeSilva.
Alcala wants to control but DeSilva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeSilva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeSilva wants to free his trapped foot but Alcala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSilva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeSilva is trying to control. Alcala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alcala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeSilva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alcala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alcala controlling the position.
DeSilva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alcala's head.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSilva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeSilva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeSilva throws an elbow that misses. Alcala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeSilva's guard. Nice move by Alcala!#REVR#
Alcala tries to stand but DeSilva is controlling from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to control.
DeSilva wants to sweep here but Alcala controlling him for the moment.
Alcala pushing down on DeSilva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Alcala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Alcala stands and steps away. DeSilva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeSilva stuns Alcala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
DeSilva is rocked!
Alcala throws a quick head kick that knocks DeSilva silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Alcala is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodney Alcala!
After the fight, Rodney Alcala was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Dominance VIII
Date: Mar 31, 2020

#R1#
C K misses the shot to the body. #TD#
C K gets a takedown into half guard.
Alcala controlling the position for now.
C K missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
C K is trying to control the action in half guard but Alcala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alcala keeps control of the position for the meantime.
C K controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. C K is working away from the top position though.
C K trying to mount his opponent but Alcala defends it. #T1#
Alcala tries to roll over but C K keeps him under control.
C K controlling the action here.
C K throws a strike but Alcala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alcala is trying to control the position but C K postures up.
C K loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
C K controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
C K is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
C K trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
C K stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alcala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
C K throwing strikes but missing.
Alcala is controlling C K's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
C K scores with a body shot.
Rodney Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
C K works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
C K scores with a shot to the body.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Alcala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Louis C K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from C K misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alcala misses.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
C K scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
C K misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3##CL#
C K clinches up with Alcala and pushes him back against the cage.
C K tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
C K lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
C K lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for C K.
Alcala pushes C K back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
C K tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
C K prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
C K working aggressively here.
Alcala tries to break the clinch but C K is controlling the position. #BC2#
Alcala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
C K throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from C K.
C K lands with a good body shot.#CL#
C K moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
Alcala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
C K working aggressively here. #T4#
C K lands a right hand. #BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch.
C K cracks Alcala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
C K misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
C K avoids the head kick by Alcala.
C K scores with a hook to the body. Alcala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
C K misses with a straight left.
C K is looking to wear down Alcala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
C K misses the shot to the body.
Alcala throws out a counter right but C K avoids it with no problem.
C K seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
C K swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a left to the body.
C K lands the left hand.
C K throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
C K waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
C K scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alcala throws the left hand but C K avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis C K dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
C K doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcala circles away.
Good exchange - Alcala coming out on top.
C K misses with a body shot.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by C K. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by C K as he connects with a hook.
C K misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - C K coming out on top.
A jab from Alcala misses.
C K tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alcala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Alcala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
C K lands a nice hook to Alcala's body. Alcala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
C K misses the jab.
Alcala throws out a powerful jab.
C K scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
C K seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
C K ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
C K misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
C K throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K lands a nice looking body shot.
C K fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.#TD#
C K changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alcala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Alcala throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed right hand from C K misses the target.
C K lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K tries to clinch
and Alcala counters with a nice body kick.
C K lands a really nice looking cross but Alcala seems unphased.
C K wants to clinch
letting Alcala counter with a right hand.
C K throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala throws a hook but C K avoids it easily.#T2#
C K connects with a crisp jab.
C K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K scores with a jab to the body.
C K thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
C K tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from C K.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K scores with a hook to the body. Alcala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Louis C K is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala swats away the attempt to clinch by C K.
C K misses with a looping right.
Alcala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
C K throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alcala counters with a good, hard body kick but C K shrugs it off.
Alcala slips under a jab.
Alcala raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by C K. That's going to slow Alcala down.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
C K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K connects with a jab.
C K moves out of range of the body kick from Alcala.
Alcala blocks a jab.
A low kick from C K is predictable there
and Alcala counters with a left and a right that stings C K.
Alcala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt C K.
C K stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcala.
A jab from C K misses.
Alcala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to C K's calf.
Alcala slips a jab and a cross from C K.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
C K scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
C K has his takedown stuffed
and Alcala counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala throws a big counter head kick but C K avoids it with no problem.
C K fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Alcala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
C K rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alcala counters with a nice kick to the body.
C K looks to land a combination but Alcala avoids it well.
Alcala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before C K can pounce on him. #CL#
C K darts in and clinches Alcala up against the cage.
Alcala misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from C K.
C K misses with the head strike.
C K tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by C K.
Alcala misses with some punches.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
C K scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Alcala.
C K lands a shot to the body.
C K misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Louis C K will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
C K shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
C K throws a series of punches but Alcala avoids them all with ease.
C K misses with a looping left.
C K misses with a lunging right hand
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
C K looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
C K dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala slips a jab from C K.
Alcala flicks out a counter leg kick but C K steps away.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but C K slips the punch.
C K misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
C K swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alcala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps C K thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Alcala cracks C K with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alcala digs a good body shot into C K's ribs.
C K keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
C K attempts a counter takedown but Alcala avoids it well and moves away.
Alcala slips a jab and a cross from C K.
C K misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
C K is rocked!
C K throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala counters with a huge left! C K is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alcala isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save C K from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alcala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala 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: WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Alcala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcala lands an overhand right.
Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alcala scores with the left hand. Head knows he should have avoided that one.
Alcala falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Alcala scores with a punch to the head.
Head's coach down at HARDCORE MMA (max 2 per session) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Head's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Alcala lands but Head takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Alcala.
Head misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Head moves out of range as Alcala strikes.
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Alcala lands but Head takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alcala.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Alcala throws a lazy head kick
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Alcala is rocked!
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Alcala.
Alcala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Alcala misses with a lunging right hand
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Head checks the leg kick.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Head avoids the body shot from Alcala.
A jab from Alcala finds it's way through Head's defenses.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Alcala lands with a kick to the temple. Head shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Head misses.
Alcala thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alcala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala lands a body shot.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a leg kick.
Alcala lands a jab.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alcala can pounce on him.
Alcala lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Alcala scores with a hook to the body. Head takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Alcala.
A lazy left from Alcala finds it's target.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala lands a head shot.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Head misses with the combination. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head misses with a body shot.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alcala. That one must have hurt.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head lands a jab to Alcala's midsection.
Alcala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcala lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Alcala scores with a jab.
Alcala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcala connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodney Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Alcala tries to land a body kick
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Alcala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Head's head.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Alcala.
Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Head staying out of range there.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Head takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alcala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.#T1#
Head is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alcala.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Head slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala moves away from the strike by Head.
Alcala connects with a high kick.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Alcala throws a quick counter head kick but Head was just out of range.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Head sends Alcala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Head is motioning to the referee to let Alcala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head defending well as Alcala loads up on a big left hand.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Alcala throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Head needs to keep his hands up - Alcala had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Head avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala 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.
Head throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
Head throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Head cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alcala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Head finish him?
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Head steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Alcala takes one to the chin there.
Head misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Alcala.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Head steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Head releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcala to score with a decent uppercut.
Alcala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alcala connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Alcala lands with a nice combination. Head backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Head.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala throws a quick counter head kick but Head was just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Alcala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcala lands with a cross.
Alcala tries to score with a low kick but Head moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Head releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Head let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Alcala.
Head throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
Alcala throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Alcala. That snapped Head's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 Rodney Alcala 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#
Alcala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcala misses with an uppercut
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses.
Alcala misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Alcala toppling to the canvas! Alcala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alcala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alcala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a huge right that knocks Alcala out cold! Head is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Alcala scores with a sloppy right hand. Merel should have avoided that one.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Alcala. #TD#
Merel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merel showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcala defends it well. #SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alcala can't escape the position. #T1#
Alcala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Alcala defends it.
Alcala is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Merel winds up and cracks Alcala with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel passes to side control.
Merel working the ground and pound.
Alcala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alcala pushes Merel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Merel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merel looks up at the clock and then as Alcala takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Merel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
Merel trying to control the position but Alcala is working away.
Alcala manages to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel is nestled in close to Alcala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Merel there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Merel.
Ground and pound from Merel. #SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Alcala is rocked!#T3#
Merel is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Alcala is hurt! He's hurt bad - Merel fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Alcala from any more punishment! Congratulations to Merel! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Mark Merel 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: WPFA XIV: Active vs Larkin 2
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Farmery does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Alcala.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
enabling Farmery to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Alcala throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy left from Alcala finds it's target.#ROC2#
Farmery is rocked!
Alcala cracks Farmery with a hook to the temple - Farmery is on wobbly legs here! Alcala swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Farmery falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Alcala wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodney Alcala!
An out of breath Rodney Alcala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday VII
Date: Jan 30, 2020

#R1#
Alcala wants to clinch but Head slips to the side
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.#KD2#
Head lands a big uppercut and Alcala crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alcala looks OK. Head waves Alcala back to his feet!#ROC2#
Alcala is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Alcala thows a leg kick but Head checks it
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
Head digs a good hook to Alcala's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Head 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.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alcala misses with a body shot
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Alcala toppling to the canvas! Alcala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Head misses with a hook.#T2#
Head avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Head takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Alcala closes the distance and clinches.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Head to keep the fight standing.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Alcala.
Alcala lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Head lands a big right hand that sends Alcala crashing to the mat! Head stays standing though and waves Alcala back to his feet!
Alcala misses with the body kick
and Head counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Crack Head waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Alcala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jabbar counters with a low kick, right behind Alcala 's knee.
Jabbar tries to score with a low kick but Alcala moves his leg out of the way.
Jabbar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jabbar looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala avoids a kick to the body.
Jabbar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala connects with a body shot that sends Jabbar's belly button to the back.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alcala counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jabbar misses with a low kick.
Jabbar throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
and Jabbar counters with a nice leg kick.
Jabbar avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jabbar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Jabbar scores with a one two! Alcala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Jabbar.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Jabbar throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and Jabbar only half commits.
Jabbar throws a leg kick but Alcala moved away.
Alcala lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
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!
Nice body punch from Jabbar.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala lands with a nice body punch.
Jabbar 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.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alcala scores with a decent looking hook.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Jabbar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Jabbar is rocked!
Alcala ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jabbar's jaw. Jabbar's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Alcala does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala!
A victorious Rodney Alcala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Eternity 1: Origin Story
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Alcala misses with a wild combination.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws a combination. Alcala tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alcala looks to land a combination. Lawrence sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawrence checks a leg kick.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Alcala moves 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!
Alcala checks a low kick from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence shoots and misses
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like John Lawrence has been cut.#TD#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lawrence works his way into side control. #T1#
Alcala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawrence moves into full mount!
Alcala is trying desperately to improve position.
Alcala has given up his back. Will we see Lawrence going for some submissions?
Lawrence has the hooks in. Alcala is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lawrence trying to control.
Lawrence has the hooks in. Alcala is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2##SUB#
Alcala fending off the submission attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Alcala.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawrence has the hooks in. Alcala is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alcala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alcala for a finish.
Alcala is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alcala prevents Lawrence from getting a body triangle.
Alcala is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lawrence off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Lawrence is persistently looking for the submission but Alcala is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lawrence working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Alcala is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lawrence has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Alcala taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Lawrence!
Post fight, an emotional John Lawrence said 'Put him in a body bag!'.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Zexi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Baccalieri staying out of range there.
Baccalieri lands with a straight right. Alcala didn't see that one coming.
Alcala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baccalieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baccalieri avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alcala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baccalieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baccalieri.
Alcala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baccalieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala walks into a stiff left hand from Baccalieri.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala tries to bum rush Baccalieri with a series of wild strikes but Baccalieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Baccalieri misses the jab.
Alcala throws a combination that misses
and Baccalieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcala looks to land a body kick but Baccalieri moved away.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baccalieri misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Baccalieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Alcala counters with a crisp one two that drops Baccalieri! Alcala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baccalieri to his feet! Baccalieri is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Baccalieri is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baccalieri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala misses with a hook.#KD2#
Alcala lands a big head kick that sends Baccalieri tumbling to the mat! Alcala takes a step backwards and waves Baccalieri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Baccalieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Baccalieri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alcala misses with a looping left.
Alcala bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
Baccalieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alcala's head.
Baccalieri seems to have got his legs back now.
Baccalieri walks into a jab.
Baccalieri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baccalieri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcala stuns Baccalieri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Baccalieri moves out of range easily.
Alcala moves away from the strike by Baccalieri.
Alcala works Baccalieri's body with a nice hook.
Baccalieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alcala tries to bum rush Baccalieri with a series of wild strikes but Baccalieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Alcala does it's job there.
Baccalieri misses with an uppercut.
Baccalieri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baccalieri throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baccalieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcala misses with a hook. Baccalieri ducked under it nicely.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri thuds a left hand into Alcala's body.
Baccalieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alcala.
Alcala's corner calls for a 1-2. Alcala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alcala connects with a single shot there.
Alcala dodges the punch combination from Baccalieri.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baccalieri manages to avoid it.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baccalieri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baccalieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baccalieri tries to move into range but Alcala moves to the side and lands with a nice right 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!
The fighters circle, before Alcala throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Baccalieri's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Alcala lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala very nearly forgot to thank Woodshins' Ship amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EFC Camara vs Ladd
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Pato throws a hook to the side of Alcala's head but Alcala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pato moves away.
Alcala works Pato's body with a nice hook.
Alcala throws a head kick but Pato moves out of range.
Alcala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pato throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala counters with a two punch combo.
Pato looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Alcala scores with a hook to the body. Pato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pato looks to clinch
and Alcala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala thuds his shin into the meat of Pato's side.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Pato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pato lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Pato misses
and Alcala counters with a one-two to the body.
Pato is looking to clinch.
Alcala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Pato moves away from the strike by Alcala.
Pato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alcala counters with a left and a right that stings Pato.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pato throws out the jab.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alcala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcala raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pato looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Pato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
Pato avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Pato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pato throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala throws a counter combo.
Pato wants to clinch but Alcala slips to the side
and Alcala counters with a series of strikes. Pato will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alcala manages to circle out of the way.
Alcala has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Pato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alcala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pato in his tracks.
Alcala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pato closes the distance but Alcala moves to the side
and Alcala counters with a left and a right that stings Pato.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pato misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala throws a wild body kick that Pato sees coming a mile off.
Alcala with a nice cross.#CL#
Pato drives through and clinches with Alcala against the cage.
Alcala tries to throw a body punch but Pato avoids it by throwing Alcala back against the cage.
A short right from Pato. #T3#
Alcala tries to circle away but Pato has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Pato.
Pato throws a right hand that misses
and Alcala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pato.
Pato doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcala circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pato throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Pato throws a series of punches but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pato punishes Alcala's body with a nice straight punch.
Pato looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Pato.
Alcala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcala moves out of range as Pato strikes.
Pato lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Alcala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guillermo Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pato. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala tries to land a leg kick but Pato saw it coming and moves away.
Pato moves in looking to clinch but Alcala pushes him off.#CL#
Pato moves into the clinch.
Alcala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pato's elbow.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Pato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala is working Pato over against the cage.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pato tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcala.
Alcala jumps guard but Pato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alcala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pato misses with a few strikes there.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alcala.
Alcala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Pato backs off Alcala throws a huge counter combo but Pato manages to avoid it all.
Pato looks to land a combination. Alcala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD#
Pato lands a big right hand that sends Alcala crashing to the mat! Pato stays standing though and waves Alcala back to his feet!#ROC#
Alcala is rocked!
Pato is looking to wear down Alcala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pato finish him?
Pato drops Alcala with a naaaaasty hook - Alcala is in real trouble here! Pato dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Pato!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Guillermo Pato waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcala throws a leg kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Wallace throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Wallace moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Alcala! Wallace continues to tee off on Alcala, landing with a left and a right! Wallace connects with a right hand that leaves Alcala sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Wallace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Wallace!
After winning the bout, William Wallace thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC Orion vs Hepple
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Alcala swinging wildly here.
Boone avoids a kick to the body.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Boone throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Boone throws a big shot that misses.
Boone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alcala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boone misses with a body shot.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boone throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Alcala misses.
Boone slips a jab and a cross from Alcala.
Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Alcala misses.
Boone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alcala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boone.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcala there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Boone lands a jab to Alcala's midsection.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala's coach down at Zero Tolerance was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alcala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Alcala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Boone.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Boone with a nice cross.
Boone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone throws a hook to the side of Alcala's head but Alcala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Alcala cracks Boone with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alcala has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boone to stand back up!#ROC2#
Boone is rocked!
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Oh Boone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala moves away from the strike by Boone.
Boone slips under a jab.
Alcala cracks the inside of Boone's front leg. #T2#
Alcala fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boone out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Woodshins' Ship for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC Pato vs Alcala
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Pato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pato tries to clinch but Alcala moves out of range.
Pato wants to clinch up but Alcala keeps it at a distance.
Pato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pato cracks Alcala with an open hand slap.
Pato lands with a nice body punch.
Pato misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcala throws the left hand but Pato avoids the punch easily.
Alcala lands a two punch combo.
Alcala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alcala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pato lands with a nice body punch.
Pato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Pato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pato loads up on a big right hand but Alcala slips the punch.
Guillermo Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alcala throws a series of punches but Pato avoids them all with ease.
Alcala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alcala counters with a stiff right hand.
Pato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Pato clinches up against the cage.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pato to keep the fight standing.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pato walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pato is looking to wear down Alcala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pato darts in trying to clinch
and Alcala counters with a three punch combo that has Pato backing up. Pato nods at Alcala to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot by Pato.
Alcala throws a poor cross that misses
and Pato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Pato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Alcala is rocked!
Pato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pato finish him?
Pato avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Alcala seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Pato swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Pato throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Alcala colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pato as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Alcala is left battered and dazed whilst Pato and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Pato!
Guillermo Pato retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Guillermo Pato thanked UnderGround Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Alcala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baccalieri counters with a nice uppercut.
Alcala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baccalieri doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baccalieri throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Alcala.
Alcala throws a right and a left that Baccalieri avoids nicely.
Alcala tries to bum rush Baccalieri with a series of wild strikes but Baccalieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baccalieri ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Baccalieri throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala lands with a right hand.
Alcala slips a straight right by Baccalieri.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baccalieri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baccalieri moves away from the strike by Alcala.
Baccalieri dodges the punch combination from Alcala. #T1#
Alcala walks into a jab.
Baccalieri dodges the punch combination from Alcala.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baccalieri throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baccalieri scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alcala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alcala slips under a jab from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Alcala.#T2#
Baccalieri slips under a jab from Alcala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baccalieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Baccalieri misses with a jab to the body
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
Baccalieri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alcala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baccalieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
Alcala moves out of range as Baccalieri strikes.
Baccalieri tries to bum rush Alcala with a series of wild strikes but Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baccalieri swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Alcala counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baccalieri! Alcala lets Baccalieri back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Baccalieri is rocked!
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Baccalieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Alcala finish him?
Baccalieri cracks Alcala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Alcala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baccalieri clobbers Alcala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alcala lands an uppercut, right on the button! Baccalieri tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodney Alcala made sure he mentioned Woodshins' Ship, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built 2
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Jerry looks to land a combination but Alcala avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala lands a really nice looking cross but Jerry seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Mungo Jerry has been cut.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerry moves away.
Jerry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jerry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jerry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jerry.
Jerry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alcala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Jerry is rocked!
Alcala lands with a right and another and another! Jerry is in big trouble! Alcala lands again and this time it's lights out for Jerry! A quality knockout there for Alcala.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodney Alcala waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Alcala scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcala digs a good body shot into Witcher's ribs.
Alcala tries to bum rush Witcher with a series of wild strikes but Witcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Witcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Witcher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Witcher.
Alcala lands an uppercut.
Alcala can't find room to land a body shot as Witcher controls the action.
Alcala can't break the clinch.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Witcher backwards.
Alcala throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Witcher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Witcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Witcher.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.#T1#
Witcher scores with a body shot.
Witcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alcala looks to land a combination but Witcher avoids it well.
Witcher avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witcher moves out of range as Alcala strikes.#CL#
Witcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alcala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Witcher tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Witcher misses with some punches.
Alcala misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Witcher.
Witcher tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala swings wildly with an uppercut but Witcher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Witcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Witcher prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Witcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Witcher blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alcala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala lands an uppercut.
Witcher blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Witcher.
Alcala working aggressively here.
Alcala misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Witcher swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Witcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Witcher misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alcala throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Witcher moves into the clinch.
Alcala struggles to land a body shot inside as Witcher controls his hands.
Alcala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Witcher blocking some punches.
A short right from Alcala.
Alcala swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Witcher staying out of range there.
Alcala misses with a straight left. #CL#
Witcher darts in and clinches Alcala up against the cage.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
A short left from Witcher. #T4#
Alcala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alcala lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
As Alcala tries to get set, Witcher tries to push him back and clinch up but Alcala manages to avoid the attempt.
Alcala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Witcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Witcher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Witcher.
A frustrated look appears on Alcala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcala is trying to push Witcher away but Witcher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Alcala.
Alcala lands a shot to the body.
Witcher blocking some punches.
Alcala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Witcher is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Alcala.
A nice left hand lands by Alcala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alcala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Alcala tries to get set, Witcher tries to push him back and clinch up but Alcala manages to avoid the attempt.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Witcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Alcala blocking some punches.
Alcala can't find room to land a body shot as Witcher controls the action.
Rodney Alcala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alcala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Witcher backwards.
Witcher can't find room to land a body shot as Alcala controls the action.
Alcala working aggressively here. #BC2#
Alcala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Witcher tries to clinch up.
Alcala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Witcher moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witcher misses with a body shot.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Alcala misses. #T1#
Witcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witcher. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alcala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alcala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Witcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Witcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Witcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala stuns Witcher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alcala swinging wildly here.
Alcala misses with a straight left. #T2#
Witcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alcala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Witcher's head.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala misses with the combination.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Alcala.
Some wild striking there from Alcala. #T3#
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alcala cracks Witcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Witcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Witcher.
Alcala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Witcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Witcher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alcala swings for the body but Witcher moves out of range.
Alcala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Witcher pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcala tries to work over Witcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcala cracks Witcher with a nice body shot.
Witcher blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala tries to work over Witcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witcher. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Alcala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Witcher doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala throws a right and a left that Witcher avoids nicely.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Witcher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alcala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Alcala there.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Witcher manages to avoid it.
Alcala misses with a hook. Witcher ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Witcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Rodney Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
A cross from Alcala lands.
Alcala cracks Witcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Witcher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Witcher in his tracks.
A cross from Alcala lands.#ROC2#
Witcher is rocked!
Witcher sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Witcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala misses with an uppercut. Witcher saw that one coming.
Alcala lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Witcher can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Alcala and Witcher drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Alcala.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodney Alcala made sure he mentioned Woodshins' Ship, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1##CL#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Yoshida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alcala to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yoshida gets control of Alcala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Alcala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcala has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yoshida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alcala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida tries to clinch
letting Alcala counter with a right hand.
Alcala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Yoshida throws a big counter combination but Alcala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alcala connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Alcala gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Alcala manages to retain guard.
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida advances to half guard.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Alcala looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Yoshida stops Alcala from getting back to his feet. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but Alcala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcala continues to drive forward.
Alcala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcala sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Yoshida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yoshida stops Alcala from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Yoshida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Yoshida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Yoshida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yoshida stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Yoshida scores with a takedown into Alcala's guard.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Alcala is keeping the position.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yoshida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alcala for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Yoshida is looking to pass into half guard but Alcala pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alcala is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Alcala stands up and waves to Yoshida to follow him.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala feints a jab promting Yoshida to slip. Alcala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yoshida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alcala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshida somewhat.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Alcala drops Yoshida with a beautiful combination! Yoshida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alcala is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida drops his hands for a split second and Alcala immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Yoshida face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Alcala follows up with a right hand that knocks Yoshida into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Alcala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodney Alcala waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Alcala lands with a cross.
Alcala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson tries to bum rush Alcala with a series of wild strikes but Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcala misses with a combination
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alcala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Alcala dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Alcala throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Alcala misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alcala cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alcala lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range. #T1#
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alcala's calf.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alcala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Alcala dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Alcala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson slips a straight right by Alcala.
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!
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Alcala scores with a hook.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws a right hand that Alcala ducks under and follows up with a left that Alcala also avoids with ease.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Alcala checks it #KD2#
and Alcala counters with a crisp one two that drops Jackson! Alcala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jackson to his feet! Jackson is in big trouble!
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
Alcala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Decent striking displayed by Alcala there.
Alcala lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Alcala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala checks a leg kick nicely.
Alcala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alcala misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a leg kick. #T3##KD2#
Alcala drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alcala is looking for the KO!
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Alcala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcala takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Alcala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson cracks Alcala with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Alcala lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Alcala.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Alcala throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A leg kick checked by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alcala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alcala misses with a wild combination.
Rodney Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Alcala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Alcala misses.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alcala swinging wildly here.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Alcala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Alcala throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alcala misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Alcala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Alcala.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Alcala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Alcala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alcala dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Alcala.
Jackson lunges at Alcala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alcala's hand.
Alcala misses with the combination. #T3#
Alcala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alcala throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alcala throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Alcala throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
A head kick misses from Jackson. #T4#
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Jackson 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.
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Alcala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alcala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Alcala.
Jackson takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alcala.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alcala doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Alcala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Alcala counters with a two punch combo.
Alcala lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.#T1#
Jackson digs a good hook to Alcala's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Alcala cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Alcala is avoiding it. #T2#
Alcala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson jabs Alcala right on the nose. Alcala blinks but takes it well.
Alcala throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Alcala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alcala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala slips under a jab from Jackson.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson. #ROC#
Alcala is rocked!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Alcala avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcala keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Alcala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala lands with an overhand left.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Alcala's front leg but catches the back leg as Alcala tries to avoid it.
Mujahid Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alcala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alcala swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Alcala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alcala 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Alcala!
After the big win, Rodney Alcala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Woodshins' Ship and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Mujahid Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.

Event: EFC Lambton vs Woodcock
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Covert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcala has time to react.
Jimbo Covert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covert takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Alcala has knocked Covert down with a huge combo! Alcala steps away and waves a wobbly Covert back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Covert is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimbo Covert has been cut.
Covert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alcala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Covert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Covert tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Alcala wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala made sure to mention his sponsor, Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Hatton throws a right hand that Alcala ducks under and follows up with a left that Alcala also avoids with ease.
Alcala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alcala.
Alcala walks into a stiff left hand from Hatton.
Alcala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alcala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Hatton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alcala throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
Nice shot by Alcala.
Alcala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Hatton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala lands a shoulder strike.
Alcala tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Alcala.
Alcala is pressed up against the cage. Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alcala down to the mat. Alcala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Hatton.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alcala misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hatton forces his way into half guard.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Alcala is having none of it.
Hatton is pressing down on Alcala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alcala is holding on for now.
Hatton is trying to control the action in half guard but Alcala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Alcala is trying to stand up here but Hatton is controlling him well.
Hatton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala is not content to let Hatton control the position.#T3#
Alcala wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hatton is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Hatton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hatton trying to control the action but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Hatton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Hatton is trying to work for a kimura but Alcala is defending well. #T4#
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Alcala defends it.
Hatton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hatton wants to control but Alcala is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hatton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hatton is pressing down on Alcala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alcala is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodney Alcala 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.
#R2#
Hatton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcala is fending him off so far but Hatton persists. Nope, Alcala circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
enabling Hatton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcala catches Hatton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alcala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatton under the eye.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jab, jab by Alcala - just one landing.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Hatton throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alcala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatton counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
Alcala catches Hatton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alcala misses with a hook.
Hatton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alcala at a distance.
Alcala tries to bum rush Hatton with a series of wild strikes but Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Alcala punishes Hatton's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Hatton throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
Hatton trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Hatton passes into half guard.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Hatton is looking to pass Alcala's guard but actually Alcala recovers to full guard.
Hatton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hatton passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Alcala keeps moving.
Hatton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatton advances to half guard. #T4#
Hatton wants to free his trapped foot but Alcala is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Hatton stands up and beckons Alcala to join him on the feet.
Alcala stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatton. Hatton gets slowly back to his feet.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alcala lands a jab to Hatton's midsection.
Alcala takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Hatton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alcala misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Hatton moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
Hatton swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Alcala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcala continues to drive forward.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcala takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hatton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alcala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hatton is in Alcala's guard.#ES2#
Alcala manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Rodney Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Alcala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alcala.#T1#
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala misses with a combination #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcala is retaining full guard.
Hatton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcala is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Alcala wants to get back to his feet but Hatton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alcala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hatton trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joey Hatton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hatton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alcala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatton scrambles back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Alcala gets tackled into the cage by Hatton. Hatton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hatton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alcala is looking to get back to is feet but Hatton passes into side control.
Hatton trying to control the action but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Alcala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hatton.
Alcala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Hatton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alcala to his feet.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Alcala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Hatton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.
Hatton missing with a left hand there. Alcala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
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!
Alcala lands a nice hook to Hatton's body. Hatton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alcala misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hatton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alcala tries to throw a body punch but Hatton avoids it by throwing Alcala back against the cage.
Hatton goes for a takedown attempt but Alcala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hatton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodney Alcala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hatton gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodney Alcala.
I've got Alcala 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala gave a mention to Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Dheeb vs Stanky
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Hunter misses with a body shot
and Alcala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking.
Alcala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Hunter throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
Alcala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunter jabs Alcala right on the nose. Alcala blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Hunter lands a big right hand that sends Alcala crashing to the mat! Hunter stays standing though and waves Alcala back to his feet!#ROC#
Alcala is rocked!
Alcala misses with the combination.
As Alcala tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Alcala manages to avoid the attempt.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Alcala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alcala seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##CL#
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Alcala in a clinch.
Alcala tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala blocking some punches.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcala.
Our sources have told us that Hunter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alcala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Alcala back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Alcala.
Hunter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alcala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alcala scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcala can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action. #BC2#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alcala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunter misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Alcala tries to keep at a distance but Hunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alcala.
Hunter gets through Alcala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter presses Alcala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alcala.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcala. #T3#
Alcala is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Alcala tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Alcala back against the cage.
Alcala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alcala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alcala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Alcala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alcala works on Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Alcala.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
Alcala working aggressively here.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Alcala doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Alcala tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Alcala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alcala fails to land.
Hunter misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alcala.
A short right from Alcala on the inside.
Alcala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Alcala tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcala blocks an uppercut.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter digs a right hand into Alcala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcala's gas tank.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcala is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
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 Deer Hunter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Alcala's body.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Alcala misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Hunter cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hunter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alcala to stand back up!
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hunter gets a clinch.
Deer Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcala can do to turn this around?
Alcala doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunter rather than just go for the knockout.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Alcala throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Hunter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alcala! Hunter lets Alcala back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hunter misses with a straight left. #T1#
Hunter swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alcala 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.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter thuds his right hand into Alcala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Alcala circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter drops Alcala with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alcala! Hunter dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deer Hunter!
Deer Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HonoHi 4: Incoming Power
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Waddell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waddell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waddell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Waddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcala scores with a three punch combo!
Alcala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waddell counters with a two punch combo.
Waddell ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Waddell is looking for a counter combo.
Waddell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcala throws a combination that misses
and Waddell counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala throws out a powerful jab.
Waddell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A right-left combo lands from Alcala. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Waddell has been cut.#T1#
Alcala misses with the combination.
As Alcala looks to move away, Waddell throws a big counter combo but Alcala just gets out of the way.
Waddell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Alcala cracks Waddell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Waddell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alcala finish him? #ROC2#
Waddell is rocked!
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddell.
Waddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddell.
It looked like Waddell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waddell gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alcala gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Waddell is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodney Alcala waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
Anula loads up on a big right hand but Alcala slips the punch.
Alcala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alcala works Anula's body with a nice hook.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alcala's hands.
Anula catches Alcala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala misses with a combination
and Anula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anula throws a hook to the side of Alcala's head but Alcala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anula throws a series of punches but Alcala moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Alcala has knocked Anula down with a huge combo! Alcala steps away and waves a wobbly Anula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Anula is rocked!
Alcala goes for a small jab and connects. Now Alcala goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Anula stumbles back but Alcala runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Anula to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Anula will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Alcala!

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