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Event:
G #23 KOIZUMI vs GASASPO
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Altair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Alsop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alsop tries to clinch but Altair is having none of it.
Fred Alsop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A leg kick checked by Altair.
Alsop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altair.
Alsop wants to slow Altair down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Altair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Altair.
Alsop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altair.
Alsop fails to land with a series of punches.
Altair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alsop throws a sloppy body shot
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
Alsop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alsop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alsop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair misses with a body shot.
Alsop sizes up Altair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alsop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Alsop.#T1#
Alsop walks into a left hand.
Altair throws a head kick that Alsop semi-blocks.
Altair throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alsop.
Altair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altair throws out a powerful jab.
Alsop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alsop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Alsop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alsop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Altair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alsop.
Alsop throws out a loose jab but Altair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alsop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altair throws a nice head kick!
Altair scores with the left hand. Alsop knows he should have avoided that one.
Altair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Altair connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Alsop throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range. #CL#
Alsop moves into the clinch.
Alsop tries to work over Altair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altair tries a body shot but Alsop blocks it.
Altair is struggling to control the position.
Alsop misses with a body punch.
Alsop lands a left hand.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Altair.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alsop. #TD#
Alsop drags the fight down to the ground.
Altair sitting in guard here, content to control.
Altair looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alsop is looking for a triangle but Altair pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Altair content to stall in guard here.
Alsop is trying to keep Altair in close.
Alsop is really struggling to control Altair but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Alsop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alsop working for a triangle but Altair defends it easily.
Altair controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alsop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Altair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alsop throws a looping overhand right but Altair ducks down to avoid it.
Alsop throws a hook but Altair blocks it.
Altair feints a counter leg kick.
Alsop feints a jab promting Altair to slip. Alsop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Altair slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alsop throws a body punch but Altair moves out of range.
Alsop backing away here, and Altair unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Altair swats away the attempt to clinch by Alsop.
Alsop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair 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#
Altair connects with the punch.
Alsop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Altair counters with a body kick that stops Alsop in his tracks momentarily.
Alsop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alsop tries to clinch but Altair moves away
and Altair counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick from Altair lands but Alsop takes it in his stride.
Altair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Altair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alsop.
Alsop wants to clinch
and Altair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alsop throws an off balance right hand
and Altair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Altair keeps Alsop at a distance using the push kick.
Alsop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Altair.
Alsop tries to close the distance and clinch but Altair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Altair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Altair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alsop.
Alsop punishes Altair's body with a nice straight punch.
Alsop throws a right hand that misses
and Altair counters with a good low kick that Alsop was not able to check.
Alsop throws a jab when Altair was well out of range.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alsop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alsop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altair connects with a solid leg kick.
Alsop misses with a left hand
and Altair counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair throws a leg kick which misses Alsop's front leg but catches the back leg as Alsop tries to avoid it.
Altair throws a push kick but Alsop slaps the foot to one side.
Altair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Altair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alsop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Altair connects with a nice looking jab.
Altair lands a front kick.
Alsop avoids the head kick by Altair.
Alsop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Altair finds it's target.
Alsop missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altair scores with a jab to the head.
Alsop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Altair slips a jab from Alsop.
Alsop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altair thuds his right hand into Alsop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alsop moves out of range of the body kick from Altair.
Altair lands a nice shot that snaps Alsop's head back.
Alsop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altair.
Alsop moves to clinch but Altair breaks away
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alsop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Altair to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Alsop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Altair bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Altair connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Alsop misses with a body shot.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alsop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alsop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
Altair follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Altair lands a nice hook to Alsop's body. Alsop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alsop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Altair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alsop looks to land a combination. Altair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alsop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Altair connects with a single shot there.
Alsop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alsop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Alsop is rocked!
Altair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Alsop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alsop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Altair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alsop thows a leg kick but Altair checks it
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alsop throws a low kick but Altair moves out of range easily.
Altair tries a quick counter leg kick but Alsop is wise to it.
Altair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alsop misses the body punch
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altair throws a good cross that connects.
Altair misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alsop misses with a double jab
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Altair misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alsop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alsop seems to have got his legs back now.
Alsop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Altair.
Alsop misses with a double jab
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair catches Alsop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Altair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Altair slips a straight right by Alsop.
Altair lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Altair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altair attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Alsop misses.
Alsop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alsop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alsop is looking to clinch.
Altair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair scores with a punch to the head.
Altair lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Altair scores with a spinning back kick!
Alsop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alsop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alsop 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.
Altair lands a front kick.
Altair tests Alsop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Altair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alsop misses with an uppercut
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair blocks a low kick nicely.
Alsop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altair.
Alsop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Alsop as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair throws a head kick that Alsop semi-blocks.
Fred Alsop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Alsop clinches with his opponent.
Altair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alsop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Altair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alsop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altair lands a body punch.
Altair tries to work over Alsop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Altair has Alsop pressed against the cage.
Alsop working aggressively here.
Altair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alsop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altair can turn it around.
Altair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Altair breaks from the clinch.
Alsop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Altair lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Altair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altair throws a front kick that sends Alsop stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Altair coming out on top.
Altair scores with a nice body kick.
Altair listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alsop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Altair lands an overhand right.
Altair thuds his right hand into Alsop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Altair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alsop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alsop.
Alsop lunges at Altair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Altair's hand.
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alsop.#T4#
Altair scores with a sloppy right hand. Alsop should have avoided that one.
Altair lands with a nice body punch.
Alsop wants to clinch.
Altair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alsop momentarily.
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alsop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alsop wants to clinch but Altair slips to the side
and Altair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altair scores with a shot to the body.
Alsop 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.
Alsop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Alsop.
Altair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Altair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
An out of breath Anton Altair thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RCG 18: Kristoffer vs Gruff
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Alsop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alsop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alsop tries to clinch up.
Alsop misses with a series of wild punches.
Alsop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Alsop.
Badass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alsop lands an overhand right.
Alsop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alsop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alsop scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alsop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Badass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Alsop tries to reverse the position but Badass maintains control.#T1#
Alsop tries to lock up and control but Badass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alsop regains half guard.
Badass prevents Alsop from improving his position.
Badass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Badass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Badass is nestled in close to Alsop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alsop taking some punishment here, with Badass in his half guard.
Badass is trying to control. Alsop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Alsop wants to improve his position but Badass is controlling well.
Badass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Badass not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Badass connects with a nice short shot to Alsop's temple.
Alsop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alsop actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Badass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Alsop actively working from the bottom here.
Badass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alsop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Alsop is trying to get back to full guard.
Badass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alsop trying to control but Badass postures up.
Badass with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Badass working over Alsop with some ground and pound. Alsop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alsop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Badass is working away from the top position though.
Badass working over Alsop with some ground and pound. Alsop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SUB2#
Alsop looking for submissions off his back.
Badass controlling the pace.
Alsop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badass. #SUB2#
Alsop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Badass pulls his head out easily.
Badass content to control rather than advance.
Badass is thwarting Alsop's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alsop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Badass's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Badass's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Badass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alsop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Badass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alsop throws a leg kick but Badass moved away.
Badass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alsop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Badass avoids the body shot from Alsop.
Badass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alsop.
Badass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alsop on the side of the head.#CL2#
Alsop instigates a clinch.
Alsop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alsop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alsop.
Badass tries to land knees in the clinch but Alsop avoids the damage to the body.
Badass misses with a knee strike.
Alsop lands a shot to the body.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alsop.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alsop is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Alsop.
Alsop looking to throw knees to the head but Badass is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Alsop lands an uppercut.
Alsop stalling the fight.
Badass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alsop can do to turn this around?
Alsop trying to land knees to the body.
Alsop tries to pull guard but Badass holds him up against the cage and eventually Alsop drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Alsop.
Badass prevents a body shot from Alsop.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alsop avoids it.
Alsop is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Alsop pulls guard effortlessly.
Alsop controls Badass momentarily but Badass frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alsop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Badass chips away with some ground and pound.
Badass works over Alsop with some ground and pound from guard.
Badass wants to control from the top but Alsop keeps moving.
Badass throwing strikes but missing.
Badass distracts Alsop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass trying to control but Alsop is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Badass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alsop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Badass has managed to get both his arms back between Alsop's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Alsop working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
#T3#
Badass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Badass works over Alsop with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyrone Badass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Badass throwing strikes but missing.
Badass throwing strikes from guard but Alsop blocks nicely.
Badass working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Alsop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badass showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Alsop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass works over Alsop with some ground and pound from guard.
Badass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Badass scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Alsop looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alsop trying to keep a closed guard but Badass is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Badass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Badass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Badass lands in his opponent's guard.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Alsop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass with a nice head shot there.
Badass wants to pass the guard but Alsop is keeping the position.
Badass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Badass stands and throws Alsop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alsop is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Alsop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alsop is looking for a sweep.
Badass trying to control the action but Alsop is working from the bottom.
Alsop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Badass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Badass trying to control the action but Alsop is working from the bottom.
Badass tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Badass gets to mount! Alsop was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Badass prevents Alsop from getting the reversal.
Alsop taking shots to the head.
Alsop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Badass lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alsop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Badass lands a big elbow.
Badass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Badass trying to control but Alsop is having none of it.
Alsop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alsop keeps trying to improve his position.
Alsop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alsop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Badass trying to control the action but Alsop is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Badass lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Badass trying to mount his opponent but Alsop defends it.
Alsop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Badass trying to control but Alsop is working from the bottom.
Badass scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Alsop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Badass is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alsop 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.
Badass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Alsop looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Badass clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Alsop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badass misses with a kick to the body.
Badass throws out a leg kick but Alsop moves out of range and Badass only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Badass, right into the meat.
Alsop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Badass tries to counter with a takedown but Alsop is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Badass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alsop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Badass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alsop is trying to keep Badass in close.
Badass lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Alsop looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
#T1#
Badass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Badass controlling from the top position.
Badass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Badass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Badass trying to control but Alsop is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Alsop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badass wants to control from the top but Alsop keeps moving.
Badass pushing down on Alsop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alsop wants to get back to full guard.
Badass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alsop is refusing to be controlled, as Badass sits in half guard.
Badass looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alsop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Alsop is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Badass.
Alsop wants to control but Badass is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Alsop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alsop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Badass looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alsop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Badass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Badass content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Badass wants to free his trapped foot but Alsop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Badass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Badass scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alsop is staying active underneath Badass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Badass thows a huge punch but Alsop dodges it nicely.
Badass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alsop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badass is pressing down on Alsop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alsop is holding on for now.
Alsop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Badass had his way with Fred Alsop in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Alsop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Badass throws a push kick but Alsop slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alsop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alsop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badass misses with a hook. Alsop ducked under it nicely.
Badass lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Badass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alsop wants to control but Badass is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass wants to free his trapped foot but Alsop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Badass is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Alsop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alsop working a defensive guard here.
Badass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Alsop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alsop is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Alsop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.
Fred Alsop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Badass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badass's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Alsop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badass throws a big right hand that misses.
Badass with a nice head shot there.
Badass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Badass in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Badass trying to control but Alsop is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alsop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alsop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alsop is trying to keep Badass in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Alsop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.
Alsop trying to keep a closed guard but Badass is proving a slippery customer.
Badass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badass keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alsop's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Badass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Badass, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Badass!
Tyrone Badass retains his bantamweight title!
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