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Event:
CMMA 128 Seng v Lusen
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Biggio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mancuso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Biggio just manages to avoid it.
Mancuso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mancuso lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Mancuso instigates a clinch.
Biggio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mancuso's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mancuso breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mancuso clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso moves away from the strike by Biggio.
Mancuso tries to clinch up but Biggio circles away and keeps his distance.
Mancuso scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggio closes the distance and clinches up with Mancuso, looking for a takedown. Biggio pushes Mancuso against the cage but Mancuso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Biggio with that takedown attempt.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Biggio.#T1#
Biggio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mancuso's waist but Mancuso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biggio off to one side.
Biggio misses with a takedown attempt
and Mancuso counters with a nice leg kick.
Mancuso stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggio. Biggio gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Mancuso moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso misses with a takedown attempt - Biggio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mancuso lands a head kick. Biggio smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Mancuso clinches.
Mancuso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Biggio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancuso.
Mancuso landing knees to the body.
Biggio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancuso throws a front kick that sends Biggio stumbling back into the cage.
Mancuso thumps Biggio with a low kick.#TD2#
Mancuso gets caught napping as Biggio dives in and scores a takedown. Mancuso manages to retain guard.
Mancuso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Biggio presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Mancuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mancuso tries to clinch there but Biggio circles away.
Biggio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mancuso. #CL#
Mancuso takes the fight into the clinch.
Mancuso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biggio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mancuso circles away.
Mancuso is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Mancuso with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Mancuso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Biggio shoots in looking for a takedown. Mancuso tries to sprawl out of it but Biggio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mancuso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mancuso cracks Biggio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mancuso fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggio shoots in but Mancuso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mancuso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biggio on the side of the head.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mancuso as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Mancuso throws a head kick but Biggio moves out of range.
Biggio tries to counter with a clinch but Mancuso shakes him off and moves away.
Mancuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biggio fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mancuso tries to avoid it but Biggio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mancuso to the ground. Mancuso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggio.
Mancuso misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Biggio gets tackled into the cage by Mancuso. Mancuso maintains the clinch.
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!
Biggio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mancuso tries to avoid it but Biggio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mancuso to the ground. Mancuso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mancuso throws a head kick that half lands.
Biggio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mancuso can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Biggio drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raniel Mancuso dominated that round.
That's time! Mancuso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mancuso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggio.
Biggio shoots for a takedown but Mancuso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mancuso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Biggio just manages to avoid it.
Raniel Mancuso is winning the standup battle so far.
Biggio has a takedown stuffed.
Mancuso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mancuso dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mancuso blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mancuso tries to clinch up but Biggio circles away and keeps his distance.
Biggio tries to counter with a clinch but Mancuso shakes him off and moves away.
Mancuso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biggio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuso is looking to slow Biggio down with leg kicks.
Mancuso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Mancuso as Biggio shoots in.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Biggio.
Biggio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mancuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggio paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mancuso as he jumps to the side.
Mancuso scores with a head kick.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mancuso sprawls well. Mancuso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggio gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggio 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.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Biggio moves out of range.
Mancuso throws a nice head kick!
Mancuso scores with a push kick.
Mancuso closes the distance and clinches up with Biggio, looking for a takedown. Mancuso pushes Biggio against the cage but Biggio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Biggio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biggio showed some decent athleticism there.
Mancuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggio can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biggio wants to work for an arm triangle but Mancuso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biggio is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Biggio seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Biggio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mancuso tries to kick Biggio off but Biggio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Biggio is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES#
Mancuso kicks off Biggio and gets to his feet.
No joy there for Mancuso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mancuso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Mancuso gets a clinch.
Mancuso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Mancuso breaks from the clinch.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mancuso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mancuso connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancuso wants to clinch.#T4#
Mancuso misses with a few strikes there.
Mancuso pushes Biggio away with a front kick.
Mancuso tries to clinch but Biggio moves out of range.
Biggio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mancuso counters with a one-two to the body.
Mancuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown but Mancuso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Biggio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mancuso quickly recovers to half guard.
Mancuso is trying to stand up here but Biggio is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raniel Mancuso dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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##TD2#
Mancuso gets caught napping as Biggio dives in and scores a takedown. Mancuso manages to retain guard.
Mancuso keeping moving, preventing Biggio from controlling successfully.
Mancuso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mancuso wants to stand and escape but Biggio is having none of it.
Biggio trying to control but Mancuso is working from the bottom.
Mancuso is looking to stand up but Biggio isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio wants to stand but Mancuso has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Biggio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mancuso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biggio, into his guard. #REVR#
Mancuso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Biggio working for a triangle but Mancuso defends it easily.
#SU#
Mancuso stands up from Biggio's guard - Mancuso perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggio.
Mancuso is looking to clinch but Biggio is avoiding it.
#CL#
Mancuso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggio, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Biggio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mancuso's half guard.#SUB2#
Biggio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biggio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Mancuso has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biggio is on him like a limpet, forcing Mancuso back against the cage.
Mancuso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mancuso utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Mancuso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Biggio to keep the fight standing.
Mancuso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Mancuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mancuso moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mancuso sprawls well. Mancuso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggio gets slowly back to his feet.
Raniel Mancuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mancuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggio circles away.
Mancuso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mancuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mancuso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggio.
Biggio shoots in for a double leg but Mancuso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Biggio.#T4#
Biggio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mancuso but Mancuso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancuso throws a front kick that sends Biggio stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Mancuso closes the distance and pushes Biggio back into the cage.
Biggio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mancuso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Biggio looks to move away, Mancuso throws a big counter combo but Biggio just gets out of the way.
Alphonso Biggio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mancuso works over Biggio's head and body with a nice combination.
Crunch! Mancuso slams his shin into Biggio's torso.
Biggio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mancuso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggio is defended easily by Mancuso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raniel Mancuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mancuso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raniel Mancuso!
In his post fight interview, Raniel Mancuso started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Biggio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Vries tries to avoid it but Biggio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Vries to the ground. De Vries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Vries is looking to counter punch.
De Vries seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Vries as he jumps to the side.
Biggio shoots in but De Vries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stefan De Vries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Biggio.
Biggio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries lands a nice hook to Biggio's body. Biggio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Biggio closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Vries circles away.
De Vries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Vries sizes up Biggio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Biggio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Vries swivels and escapes.#T1#
De Vries scores with a jab.
Biggio is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Vries sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggio takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from De Vries as Biggio shoots in.#KD#
Oooooh!!! De Vries has knocked Biggio down with a huge combo! De Vries steps away and waves a wobbly Biggio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Biggio is rocked!#KD#
De Vries lands a big right hand that sends Biggio crashing to the mat! De Vries stays standing though and waves Biggio back to his feet!
Biggio is still on wobbly legs! Can De Vries finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries moves in close and cracks Biggio with a massive right hand! Biggio, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by De Vries!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stefan De Vries! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Aurelius.
Biggio misses with a right hand
and Aurelius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aurelius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Biggio throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
Biggio misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Biggio misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Biggio does no damage.
Aurelius lands a head shot.
Biggio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggio misses with the combination.
#T1#
Biggio misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Aurelius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggio loads up on a big right hand but Aurelius slips the punch.
Biggio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aurelius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biggio backing away here, and Aurelius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Biggio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been informed that Aurelius 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.
Aurelius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aurelius moves away from the strike by Biggio.
A countering left hand to the body from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius works Biggio's body with a nice hook.
Biggio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelius.
A little jabbing left from Aurelius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aurelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biggio tries to bum rush Aurelius with a series of wild strikes but Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Aurelius blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Aurelius misses.
Biggio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Biggio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biggio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aurelius! But no joy.
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!
Biggio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelius circles away quickly and effectively.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2#
Aurelius lands a left and a right that send Biggio crashing to the mat, dazed. Aurelius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Biggio is rocked!
Aurelius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Biggio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggio doesn't manage to clinch there - Aurelius circles away.
Biggio seems to have got his legs back now.
Biggio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aurelius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biggio throws a combination that misses
and Aurelius counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Biggio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggio is breathing heavily.#T3#
Biggio tries to clinch up but Aurelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Aurelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biggio fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Biggio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelius.
Biggio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Biggio throws a hook but Aurelius blocks it.
Biggio throws a series of punches but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aurelius lands a slapping body shot.
Aurelius jabs Biggio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aurelius. Biggio shrugs it off though.
Aurelius lands with a straight right. Biggio didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius lands with a right that hurts Biggio. Biggio looks to clinch but Aurelius throws a short knee that drops Biggio. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Marcus Aurelius!
Marcus Aurelius made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CMMA 93 Switzer vs Obaminator
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Biggio. That snapped Rosensteiner's head back.
Biggio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Rosensteiner has Biggio up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rosensteiner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rosensteiner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Biggio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rosensteiner keeping moving, preventing Biggio from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rosensteiner keeping moving, preventing Biggio from controlling successfully.
Biggio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Biggio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rosensteiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggio has managed to get both his arms back between Rosensteiner's legs - danger averted.
Biggio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosensteiner's guard.#SUB2#
Biggio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rosensteiner has his foot on Biggio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggio works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Biggio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biggio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SU#
Biggio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Rosensteiner scores with a takedown into Biggio's guard.#SUB#
Biggio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosensteiner defends well.
Biggio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosensteiner on the ground.#SUB#
Biggio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rosensteiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biggio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosensteiner is controlling him.
Rosensteiner content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Biggio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rosensteiner has Biggio in his guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at MY YARD™️ 'RESURRECT' inform us that Rosensteiner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Biggio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rosensteiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggio has managed to get both his arms back between Rosensteiner's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosensteiner's guard.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rosensteiner has a closed guard, preventing Biggio from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Rosensteiner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biggio is aware though and is defending well.
Biggio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosensteiner's guard.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biggio defends it easily.
Biggio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rosensteiner is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biggio wanted to stand there but Rosensteiner had control of the position.
Biggio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biggio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rosensteiner shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rosensteiner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rosensteiner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biggio as he avoids it easily.
Rosensteiner looks winded!
Biggio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biggio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slomo Rosensteiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio tests Rosensteiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biggio misses with a few strikes there.
Biggio tries to clinch but Rosensteiner moves out of range.
Rosensteiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biggio tries to counter with a takedown but Rosensteiner is quick to defend against it.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slomo Rosensteiner.
Biggio misses with a wild combination.
Rosensteiner slips a jab and a cross from Biggio.
Biggio throws a head kick but Rosensteiner moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Biggio. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Biggio dominated that round.
That's time! Biggio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Rosensteiner feints and as Biggio raises his hands in defense, Rosensteiner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rosensteiner won't allow Biggio to get back to his feet.
Rosensteiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggio wants to stand up but Rosensteiner is controlling him.
Rosensteiner pushing down on Biggio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biggio is looking for a sweep. Rosensteiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner is working for a kimura but Biggio is defending it quite comfortably.
Rosensteiner is looking to take a break and control but Biggio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biggio defends it well.
Biggio wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SU2#
Rosensteiner decides to return to a standing position.
Rosensteiner fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggio feinted with a counter takedown.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosensteiner is breathing heavily.
Biggio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosensteiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggio.
Biggio misses with the combination.
Rosensteiner takes one to the side of the head.
Biggio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rosensteiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biggio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biggio avoids the head kick by Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner fails with a takedown attempt.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slomo Rosensteiner.#T2#
Biggio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Biggio does no damage.
Biggio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosensteiner can do to turn this around?
Biggio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosensteiner misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Biggio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Biggio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosensteiner's guard.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner has his foot on Biggio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggio works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggio defends well.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Rosensteiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slomo Rosensteiner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner has his foot on Biggio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggio works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Rosensteiner is working an open guard so Biggio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Biggio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggio cracks Rosensteiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rosensteiner slips a jab and a cross from Biggio.
Biggio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Rosensteiner forces Biggio back against the cage and clinches.
Rosensteiner can't get the takedown.
Rosensteiner blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosensteiner. #TD2#
Rosensteiner manages to pull guard.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rosensteiner is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Biggio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biggio tries to stand but Rosensteiner is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Biggio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rosensteiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggio has managed to get both his arms back between Rosensteiner's legs - danger averted.
Biggio tries to stand but Rosensteiner is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rosensteiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biggio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rosensteiner is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Biggio dominated that second round.
That's time! Biggio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Biggio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rosensteiner counters with a big head kick but Biggio shrugs it off. #CL2#
Rosensteiner darts in and clinches Biggio up against the cage.
Rosensteiner takes a shot to the head.
Biggio is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosensteiner has double underhooks. #TD2#
Rosensteiner manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Rosensteiner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biggio defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biggio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rosensteiner keeping moving, preventing Biggio from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rosensteiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Biggio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rosensteiner is proving hard to escape from.
Biggio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rosensteiner wants to hit a sweep here but Biggio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rosensteiner there!
Rosensteiner regains half guard.#SUB#
Biggio is looking for a kimura here.
Biggio wants to stand but Rosensteiner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2##SUB2#
Rosensteiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggio pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggio pulls his head out easily.
Biggio wants to control but Rosensteiner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Biggio is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Rosensteiner has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Biggio escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Biggio!#SUB#
Biggio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Biggio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rosensteiner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Rosensteiner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Biggio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Rosensteiner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick misses from Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biggio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Biggio connects with the punch.
Rosensteiner dodges the punch combination from Biggio.
#T4#
Biggio throws a body punch but Rosensteiner moves out of range.
Rosensteiner wants to counter with a clinch but Biggio pushes him away.
Alphonso Biggio is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Biggio does no damage.
Rosensteiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biggio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggio misses with a double jab.
Biggio connects with the punch.
A combination from Biggio does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Biggio both land. Nice combination.
Rosensteiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biggio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biggio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Biggio duly obliges.
Rosensteiner shoots in for a double leg but Biggio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rosensteiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggio, which made it look bad.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slomo Rosensteiner.
Some wild striking there from Biggio.
Slomo Rosensteiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonso Biggio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rosensteiner throws a head kick but Biggio moves out of range.
Biggio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonso Biggio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biggio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonso Biggio!
After the fight, Alphonso Biggio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Li avoids the head kick by Biggio.
Biggio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Li clinches up with Biggio and pushes him back against the cage.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biggio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio blocks the elbow strike.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Li.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li has Biggio pressed against the cage, preventing Biggio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
Biggio looks winded!
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Knees to the body from Li.
I was talking to Li's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.#T2#
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggio's face.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Li lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Biggio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biggio working aggressively here.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Biggio misses with some punches.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li lands an elbow just above Biggio 's eye. #T4#
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Knees to the body from Li.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Biggio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Li dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Biggio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li landing knees to the body.
Li with a knee to the head.
Biggio is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
A head punch on the inside from Biggio fails to land. #T1#
Biggio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggio can do to turn this around?
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li with a knee to the head.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biggio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li lands a nice elbow.
Li lands an elbow inside that Biggio shrugs off.
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!
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Li landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands an elbow just above Biggio 's eye.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Biggio misses with some punches.
#T3#
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Biggio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li with a knee to the head.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritchie Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggio's face.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands an elbow just above Biggio 's eye. #T4#
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Biggio takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Biggio fails to land.
Li blocking some punches.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biggio's defenses.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Li dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Biggio misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Biggio misses with some punches.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Biggio.
Li blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
#BC2#
Biggio breaks from the clinch.
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li is looking to slow Biggio down with leg kicks.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Biggio pushes him off.#T1#
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Biggio takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Biggio fails to land.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
#T2#
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggio's face.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
Biggio stalling in the clinch but Li improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biggio.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Biggio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biggio blocks it with crossed arms.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.#BC2#
Biggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
#T4#
Biggio working aggressively here.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggio throws a head punch that misses.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li lands a damaging elbow.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Alphonso Biggio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Biggio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Li!
During a confident post fight interview, Ritchie Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 63 Yrjke vs Dallas
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Biggio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosensteiner, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosensteiner wants a takedown.
Biggio has a couple of punches blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner tries to pull guard but Biggio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rosensteiner is trying to drag Biggio to the mat but Biggio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slomo Rosensteiner.
Rosensteiner fails to pull guard.
Rosensteiner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Biggio working aggressively here.
Biggio looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio is stalling here.
Rosensteiner blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Rosensteiner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Biggio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner working for a triangle but Biggio defends it easily.
#T1#
Biggio wanted to stand there but Rosensteiner had control of the position.
Biggio wants to control from the top but Rosensteiner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosensteiner has a closed guard, preventing Biggio from standing up. #SU#
Biggio gets to his feet. Rosensteiner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biggio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Rosensteiner counters with a takedown into side control.
Rosensteiner is putting a hurting on Biggio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rosensteiner landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosensteiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggio keeps working.
Biggio wants to get back to his feet but Rosensteiner drags him back down.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Biggio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biggio is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Rosensteiner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biggio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rosensteiner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Biggio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Biggio wants to get back to his feet.
Rosensteiner is looking for a sweep. Biggio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rosensteiner keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner looking for submissions off his back.
Rosensteiner looks winded!#T4#
Rosensteiner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rosensteiner.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rosensteiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggio defends well.
Biggio looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggio wants to get up but he can't break Rosensteiner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rosensteiner keeping moving, preventing Biggio from controlling successfully.
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 Alphonso Biggio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Biggio looks to land a combination but Rosensteiner avoids it well.
Biggio backing away here, and Rosensteiner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Biggio throws a hook to the side of Rosensteiner's head but Rosensteiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosensteiner tries to counter with a clinch but Biggio shakes him off and moves away.
Biggio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Rosensteiner tries to counter it with a takedown but Biggio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biggio misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggio gets through Rosensteiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rosensteiner stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosensteiner tries for a takedown but Biggio manages to get underhooks.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosensteiner backwards. #BC2#
Rosensteiner manages to break the clinch.
Biggio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rosensteiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Biggio misses with a few strikes there.
Biggio looks to land a combination but Rosensteiner avoids it well.
Rosensteiner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biggio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Biggio misses with a double jab.
Biggio sets himself, and Rosensteiner steps forward looking for the clinch! Biggio avoids it this time.
Biggio throws a hook to the side of Rosensteiner's head but Rosensteiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosensteiner with the counter takedown but Biggio avoids it easily.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggio misses with the combination.
Rosensteiner wants to counter with a clinch but Biggio pushes him away.
Biggio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Rosensteiner counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggio is pushing Rosensteiner's head away, looking to escape. Rosensteiner manages to hold on to the position though.
Rosensteiner is working Biggio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Biggio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Biggio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rosensteiner lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Rosensteiner tries for a kimura but Biggio is defending well.
Biggio wants to get back to his feet but Rosensteiner drags him back down.
Biggio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosensteiner on the ground.
Rosensteiner is looking to take a break and control but Biggio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rosensteiner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biggio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rosensteiner is breathing heavily.
Biggio is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Biggio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rosensteiner trying to control the position but Biggio is working away. #ES#
Biggio throws Rosensteiner to one side and escapes!
Biggio throws a nice looking combination but Rosensteiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosensteiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosensteiner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biggio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosensteiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Biggio closes the distance and clinches.
Biggio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosensteiner can do to turn this around?
Rosensteiner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Biggio lands a body punch. #T4#
Rosensteiner tries for a takedown but Biggio manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Biggio.
Biggio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Biggio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Biggio!
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!
Biggio throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Rosensteiner counters by moving into the clinch.
Biggio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosensteiner backwards.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosensteiner.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosensteiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosensteiner backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Biggio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Biggio drives through and clinches with Rosensteiner against the cage.
Rosensteiner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biggio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosensteiner blocking some punches.
Rosensteiner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Biggio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biggio.
Rosensteiner blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Biggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Biggio misses its intended target.
Rosensteiner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biggio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Biggio does no damage.
Biggio throws the left hand but Rosensteiner avoids the punch easily.
Rosensteiner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Biggio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Biggio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggio is pressed up against the cage. Rosensteiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggio down to the mat. Biggio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosensteiner slips a jab and a cross from Biggio.
Rosensteiner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biggio.
Biggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Rosensteiner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rosensteiner. #SUB#
Rosensteiner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Biggio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rosensteiner is looking to defend but Biggio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rosensteiner! Biggio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rosensteiner taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alphonso Biggio!
Our winner, Alphonso Biggio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CMMA 56 Carter vs Malayon
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Biggio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Biggio closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biggio will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. #TD2#
Kelly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Biggio to the ground. Kelly is now in Biggio's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggio is looking to stand up but Kelly isn't so interested in that idea.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Biggio.
Kelly prevents Biggio from getting back to his feet.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggio is retaining full guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Biggio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggio wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position. #T1#
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Biggio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kelly has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biggio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Biggio counter with a right hand.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kelly.
Biggio slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into Biggio's guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Biggio is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Biggio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly stops Biggio from standing up.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Biggio working for a triangle but Kelly defends it easily.
Biggio keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Biggio wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Biggio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly. #T3#
Kelly jumps guard but Biggio stands there with Kelly around his waist. Kelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Biggio throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biggio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Biggio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biggio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggio avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Biggio throws a combination that misses
and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Biggio 's knee.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biggio misses with a wild combination.
#T4##CL#
Biggio rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biggio has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
#BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggio moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Kelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Biggio sprawls well.
Biggio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggio wants to clinch.
Biggio wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly has his takedown stuffed
and Biggio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Biggio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Biggio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggio tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggio to the ground. Biggio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biggio tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biggio.
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Kelly gets a double leg takedown into Biggio's guard.#SUB#
Biggio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#ES#
Biggio kicks Kelly off and gets 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!
Biggio leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Biggio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biggio.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Biggio moves out of range.
Biggio is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Biggio ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biggio swivels and escapes.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kelly.
Donk. Biggio catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Biggio moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.
Biggio lands with a short shot to the head.
Biggio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Biggio working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Biggio wants to stall.
Biggio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggio misses with a few strikes there.
Biggio slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Biggio drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
Kelly jumps guard but Biggio stands there with Kelly around his waist. Kelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. #T3##BC2#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly shoots in for a double leg but Biggio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggio misses the target.
Biggio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biggio wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Ryan Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggio slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Biggio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biggio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kelly.
Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biggio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Biggio misses.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
Biggio tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Biggio tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Biggio tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Biggio avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Biggio tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Biggio moves out of range easily.
Biggio tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biggio misses with a wild combination.
Kelly throws a hook but Biggio avoids it easily.
Biggio tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biggio tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Biggio leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biggio tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biggio.
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 Alphonso Biggio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Biggio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggio misses the target.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.
Biggio stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken.
Biggio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Biggio tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biggio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biggio is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
A lazy body kick from Kelly
and Biggio counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggio.#T1#
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly throws a head kick that Biggio semi-blocks.
Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kelly.#CL#
Biggio closes the distance and clinches.
Biggio has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly wants to stall.
Biggio prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Biggio. #BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly misses with a left hand
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Biggio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biggio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biggio misses with some punches.
Biggio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggio wants to clinch.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Kelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Biggio wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is dominant here and he's now got Biggio's back!
Biggio is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Biggio trying to control but not successfully. #ES#
Biggio manages to escape to his feet.
Biggio throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Biggio tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggio, which made it look bad.
Biggio throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly throws a lazy head kick
and Biggio counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kelly counters with a shoot takedown. Biggio fights it but they end up in guard.
Biggio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Kelly won't allow Biggio to get back to his feet.
Kelly passes Biggio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Kelly stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Biggio to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly throws a solid leg kick but Biggio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelly.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Biggio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a head kick but Biggio moves out of range.
Kelly dives in and grabs Biggio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggio pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Kelly wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alphonso Biggio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biggio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonso Biggio!
A very excited looking Alphonso Biggio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
G | 47
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Training Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Kraus dives in and grabs Biggio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggio pushes down on Kraus's head and hops out.
Biggio misses the shot to the body.
Kraus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kraus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Biggio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Biggio tries to stand but Kraus is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraus is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kraus wants to control from the top but Biggio keeps moving. #T1#
Biggio is looking to stand up but Kraus isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Biggio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kraus working some strikes from top position.
Kraus landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Biggio looking for a guillotine here but Kraus defends easily.
Kraus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biggio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraus lands a couple of digs.
Kraus connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraus works over Biggio with some ground and pound from guard.
Kraus distracts Biggio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kraus distracts Biggio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kraus landing with the ground and pound.
Kraus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraus pushes down on Biggio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Biggio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Biggio is rocked!
Kraus winds up and cracks Biggio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biggio is still in real trouble! Can Kraus finish him?
Kraus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Kraus moves into full mount! Biggio won't be happy about that!
Kraus postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Biggio bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kraus and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harti Kraus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggio stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggio.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggio.#CL#
Biggio clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biggio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Lee lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Biggio can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Biggio wants to get back to his feet.
Biggio pushes Lee off but Lee dives into side control.
Biggio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee. #SUB2#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biggio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Lee is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Biggio looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lee gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Biggio is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lee lets go of the hold and Biggio can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Lee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggio prevents it.
Silva tries to pull guard but Biggio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Biggio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mambira Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Biggio to work.
A shot in the inside from Biggio.
Biggio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Biggio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Biggio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Biggio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Biggio moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggio lands with a right to the head.
Biggio lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Biggio on the inside. #T1#
Biggio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Biggio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biggio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva jumps guard but Biggio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Biggio lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biggio.
Biggio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biggio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biggio walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Biggio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggio is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Biggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. #T2#
Silva letting Biggio take a breather here.
Biggio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Biggio scores with a shoulder strike.
Biggio works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Biggio.
Biggio taking a breather.
Biggio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Biggio continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Biggio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biggio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
A short uppercut from Biggio.
Biggio lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Biggio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Biggio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biggio lands with a right to the head.
Biggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biggio lands a big right hand that drops Silva! The killer instinct kicks in and Biggio finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Biggio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonso Biggio!
After the fight, Alphonso Biggio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
James gets caught napping as Biggio dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Biggio dives into side control.
#REVR#
Biggio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Biggio is working to tighten his grip on James's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. James has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Biggio is really squeezing tight and eventually James passes out! Biggio breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alphonso Biggio!
Alphonso Biggio 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mind avoids the head kick by Biggio.
Biggio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biggio misses with a two punch combination.
Mind scores with a head kick.
Mind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggio.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mind.
No joy there for Biggio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biggio wants it to stay on the feet.
Biggio slips a jab and a cross from Mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggio scores with a jab.
Mind shoots in but Biggio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mind dives in and grabs Biggio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggio pushes down on Mind's head and hops out.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martial Mind.
Mind on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mind shoots in but Biggio avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Mind lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alphonso Biggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggio misses with a two punch combination.
Mind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggio.#CL#
Biggio darts in and clinches Mind up against the cage.
Mind tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Biggio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biggio manages to end up in side control.#SU#
Biggio stands up.
Mind connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Biggio pushes Mind up against the cage in a clinch.
Biggio lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Biggio on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Biggio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Biggio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biggio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Mind pulls Biggio into guard.
Mind wants to sweep here but Biggio controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mind has his foot on Biggio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggio works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Mind is working an open guard so Biggio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Biggio throws a combination. Mind tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biggio scores with a sloppy right hand. Mind should have avoided that one. #CL#
Biggio rushes Mind and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Biggio.
Mind tries to break free but Biggio pushes him back against the cage.
Biggio stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biggio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
A short right from Biggio.
Biggio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mind backwards.
Biggio lands a hook that snaps the head of Mind backwards.
Biggio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mind backwards.
Biggio scores with a shot to the side of Mind's head.
Biggio lands an uppercut.
Mind throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biggio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Biggio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mind backwards.
Mind wants to take the fight to the mat but Biggio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Biggio.
Biggio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Biggio.
Biggio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Biggio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mind up against the cage.
Biggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggio pushes Mind back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biggio scores with a shoulder strike.
Mind is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Biggio to keep the fight standing.
Biggio lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Biggio manages to break the clinch.
Biggio throws a head kick but Mind moves out of range.
Mind has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Biggio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Biggio throws a right hand that Mind ducks under and follows up with a left that Mind also avoids with ease.
Mind looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biggio is fending him off so far but Mind persists. Nope, Biggio circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Biggio both land. Nice combination.
Biggio feints a jab promting Mind to slip. Biggio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mind slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Mind is rocked!
Biggio throws a right and a left that Mind avoids nicely.
Mind is still on wobbly legs! Can Biggio finish him?
A nice combination there by Biggio.
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mind dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
BOOM! Biggio lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mind. Mind tries to recover but Biggio is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mind lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonso Biggio!
In his post fight interview, Alphonso Biggio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Biggio darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.#BC#
Biggio manages to break the clinch.
Biggio fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Biggio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Biggio, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Biggio against the cage but Biggio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Biggio darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.
Faria wants to break free but Biggio has control.
Biggio lands an uppercut.
Biggio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biggio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biggio.
Faria wants to stall.
Biggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Faria tries to pull guard but Biggio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biggio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faria wants to stall.
#T1#
Biggio lands a shoulder strike.
Faria fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Biggio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Faria regains guard immediately.
Biggio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Biggio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Biggio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Biggio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Faria wants to control but Biggio postures up.
Faria is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Biggio tries to move to mount but Faria blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Faria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Faria's face as Biggio controls the position. #SUB#
Biggio is trying to get an arm triangle but Faria is defending well.
Biggio tries to move to full mount but Faria actually manages to regain half guard.
Faria wants to improve his position but Biggio is controlling well.
Biggio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Biggio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Biggio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Faria for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Biggio is looking to advance position but Faria won't allow it.
Faria is trying to stand back up but Biggio is controlling him
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biggio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biggio is looking to advance position but Faria won't allow it.
Biggio controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Faria tries to get to full guard but Biggio has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biggio not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Faria gets tackled into the cage by Biggio. Biggio maintains the clinch.
Biggio is pressed up against the cage. Faria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggio down to the mat. Biggio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Faria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Biggio darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.
Biggio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faria is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Biggio.
Biggio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Biggio 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#
Biggio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Biggio.
Faria checks a low kick from Biggio.
Biggio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Biggio clinches.
Biggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Biggio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faria looking for a takedown.
Faria is looking to take this one to the mat.
Biggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faria looking for a takedown.
Alphonso Biggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
Biggio digs a right hand underneath Faria's ribcage. Faria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Biggio.
Faria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Faria takes a shot to the head.
Biggio lands an uppercut.#T1#
Faria trying to control the position but instead, Biggio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faria into the cage.
Faria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Biggio is keeping busy.
Biggio lands with a right to the head.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Biggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faria jumps guard but Biggio stands there with Faria around his waist. Faria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Biggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biggio lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards. #TD#
Biggio has Faria pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Biggio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Faria tumbling to the mat - Biggio dives into Faria's guard.
Biggio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Biggio looking to pass the guard.
Biggio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Biggio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria keeping full guard, as Biggio tries to pass.
Biggio is looking to pass into half guard but Faria pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Faria is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Biggio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biggio keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully. #T3#
Biggio wants to get back to his feet but Faria is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Biggio working for submissions but it's allowed Faria to get to half guard.
Biggio pushes Faria off looking to stand but Faria dives back in and keeps control.
Biggio tries to roll over but Faria keeps him under control.
Biggio trying to control from the bottom.
Biggio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around?#ES#
Biggio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Faria.#T4#
Biggio looks to land a combination. Faria sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Biggio throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely.
Faria is looking to clinch but Biggio is avoiding it.
Biggio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Biggio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faria's guard.#SUB2#
Faria is looking for a triangle but Biggio pushes his legs off easily.
Biggio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faria keeping full guard, as Biggio tries to pass.
Biggio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Biggio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Biggio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Faria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Faria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggio is trying to stand up here but Faria is controlling him well. #SUB#
Biggio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faria pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Faria is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biggio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biggio tries to roll over but Faria keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio is staying active underneath Faria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faria works his way into full mount!
Biggio is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB2#
Faria looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Faria has hold of Biggio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biggio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#ES#
Biggio bucks Faria off and manages to get back to his feet!
Biggio misses with a few strikes there.
Biggio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Biggio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Biggio has clasped his hands together around Faria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Biggio taking a breather here. #T2#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Biggio is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Faria is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Faria tries to roll over but Biggio keeps him under control.
Faria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biggio is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Biggio seems content to control.#SUB#
Biggio is working for a kimura but Faria is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Biggio is taking a breather. Faria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biggio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Biggio not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biggio throws a one two combo.
Faria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biggio counters with a two punch combo.
Biggio throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biggio misses with a double jab.
Faria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Faria darts in looking for a takedown but Biggio gets double underhooks and turns Faria into the cage.
Biggio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faria backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Biggio clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Biggio on the inside.
Biggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonso Biggio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggio lands with a right to the head.
Biggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards. #ROC#Faria is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonso Biggio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonso Biggio!
Alphonso Biggio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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