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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Hype Wars 2
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Allessandri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allessandri defends well.
Silva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allessandri is one step ahead there.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is pulling down on Allessandri's head. It's preventing any offense from Allessandri, at least for the moment.
Allessandri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Allessandri pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allessandri is one step ahead there.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allessandri.
Allessandri 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.
Allessandri chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allessandri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Allessandri is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Allessandri is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
Silva is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Allessandri as he works his way to full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allessandri is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allessandri is aware though and is defending well.
Silva wants to sweep here but Allessandri controlling him for the moment.
Allessandri content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Allessandri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allessandri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Allessandri trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allessandri wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Allessandri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allessandri tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allessandri misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Allessandri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Allessandri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Allessandri gets full guard.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Allessandri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T5#
Silva works over Allessandri with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allessandri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allessandri keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to control but Allessandri is working from the bottom. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allessandri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Allessandri is defending well.
Allessandri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Allessandri trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is looking to control Allessandri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva moves into full guard.
#T7#
Allessandri controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allessandri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allessandri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Allessandri defends it easily.
Silva looks winded!
Allessandri wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allessandri could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T9#
Allessandri wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Allessandri is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Allessandri has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Allessandri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Allessandri is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allessandri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allessandri struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Allessandri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Allessandri has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Allessandri decides to pull guard.
Allessandri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Allessandri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Allessandri has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Allessandri trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller trying to control but Allessandri is working from the bottom.
Miller throws a strike but Allessandri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Miller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Allessandri escapes and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Allessandri staying calm.#T1#
Miller prevents Allessandri from moving into mount.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Allessandri takes a little break here. Miller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throws up a few punches.
Allessandri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allessandri moves into full mount!
Allessandri trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allessandri with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Allessandri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Allessandri maintains control.#T3#
Allessandri landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Allessandri looking for a guillotine from mount but Miller is having none of it.
Allessandri looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Allessandri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Allessandri has a good base and remains in mount.
Allessandri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Allessandri trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allessandri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Allessandri tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Allessandri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miller checks a leg kick.
Allessandri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Allessandri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Allessandri is dominant here and he's now got Miller's back!#SUB2#
Allessandri has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Miller has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Allessandri softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Miller just trying to survive but Allessandri is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Miller fending off the submission attempt from Allessandri.
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!
Miller covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Allessandri controlling well, preventing Miller from escaping the position.
Will Allessandri go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Allessandri connects with a big shot to the side of Miller's head.
#SUB2#
Allessandri is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Miller trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Allessandri has his arm under Miller's chin here. Game over son! Allessandri squeezes tightly and Miller is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Allessandri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Allessandri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allessandri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ryan moves to clinch but Allessandri breaks away #TD2#
and Allessandri counters with a shoot takedown. Ryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Allessandri stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allessandri in side control, throwing shots but Ryan defends.
Ryan is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allessandri cracks Ryan with a big right hand but Ryan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Allessandri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Allessandri controls the position.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Allessandri advances to mount.
Allessandri looking to finish Ryan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryan!#ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Allessandri loads up with a big shot that hurts Ryan! He's pulled Allessandri in close but Allessandri has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ryan survive? More strikes from Allessandri and Ryan is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roberto Allessandri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rowe gets a clinch.
Allessandri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowe.
#TD2#
Allessandri gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rowe is looking for a sweep. Allessandri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rowe trying to control but Allessandri postures up.
Rowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rowe tries to kick Allessandri off but Allessandri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allessandri wants to stand but Rowe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rowe is looking for a sweep. Allessandri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rowe wants to control but Allessandri is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Rowe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe is positioning himself well to prevent Allessandri advancing to mount.
Rowe'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.#T1#
Allessandri prevents Rowe from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Allessandri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Allessandri wants to take a breather but Rowe is having none of it.
Allessandri looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Allessandri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rowe is looking to improve his position.
Rowe wants to control but Allessandri is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rowe has Allessandri up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rowe.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Allessandri jumps guard.
Rowe preventing the sweep.
Rowe stands up over Allessandri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rowe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Allessandri's guard.
Allessandri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
Allessandri wants to hit a switch here but Rowe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Allessandri there!
Allessandri is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rowe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Allessandri tries to hold on but Rowe pushes him away. #SUB#
Rowe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Allessandri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Allessandri shrugs it off.
Allessandri tries to hold on but Rowe pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rowe has control of Allessandri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Allessandri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Allessandri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Rowe looking for a guillotine from mount but Allessandri is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rowe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Allessandri is now in Rowe's guard. A big mistake from Rowe there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fausto Rowe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rowe misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Allessandri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rowe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Allessandri keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Rowe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Rowe seems to be looking for submissions.
Allessandri is looking for a sweep. Rowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Allessandri controls his leg.
Allessandri wants to get back to full guard.
Rowe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Allessandri is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rowe working Allessandri over with strikes. #SUB#
Rowe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allessandri is just riding it out for now. Rowe eventually gives up the hold.
Rowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allessandri on the ground.#SUB#
Rowe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allessandri sees it coming and defends easily.
Allessandri is looking to control Rowe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allessandri avoid being mounted?#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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Allessandri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rowe is trying to defend but Allessandri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rowe trying to control but Allessandri postures up.
Rowe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rowe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB#
Rowe looking for a guillotine here but Allessandri defends easily.
Rowe trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Rowe looking for a guillotine here but Allessandri defends easily.
Rowe being controlled here, momentarily.
Allessandri stopping the sweep attempt from Rowe.
Rowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allessandri can do to turn this around?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowe has Allessandri pulled in close to control his posture.
Allessandri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rowe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rowe keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rowe throws a leg kick which misses Allessandri's front leg but catches the back leg as Allessandri tries to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Allessandri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Rowe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rowe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Allessandri's guard.
Rowe connects with a couple of short punches.
Rowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rowe postures up and lands a big shot to Allessandri's brow.
Rowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rowe won't allow Allessandri to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allessandri looking for a sweep. Not yet Allessandri, not yet.
Allessandri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rowe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Allessandri is trying to keep Rowe in close.
#T1##SU#
Rowe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Allessandri, up you get!
Rowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Allessandri with the counter takedown but Rowe avoids it easily.
Allessandri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allessandri blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Rowe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Allessandri!
Allessandri tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rowe scoring with strikes but Allessandri is staying in there. #T2#
Allessandri tries to hold on but Rowe pushes him away.
Fausto Rowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allessandri is desperately trying to improve his position but Rowe has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Rowe working for a guillotine from mount but Allessandri is in no mood to give up.
Allessandri is looking to get to half guard.
Allessandri tries to hold on but Rowe pushes him away. #T3#
Rowe dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Rowe looking for a guillotine from mount but Allessandri is having none of it. #SUB#
Rowe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Allessandri has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Allessandri!
Rowe controlling Allessandri's posture.
Allessandri tries to stand but Rowe is controlling from the bottom.
Allessandri trying to control but Rowe is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rowe pulls Allessandri in close to his closed guard and prevents Allessandri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rowe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rowe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allessandri trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fausto Rowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rowe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fausto Rowe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Allessandri gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Allessandri wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Allessandri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Allessandri lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allessandri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allessandri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allessandri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allessandri throws a big elbow that misses.
Allessandri trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allessandri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Allessandri.
Allessandri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Allessandri in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith is trying to control Allessandri's posture but Allessandri avoids it. #T2##SUB2#
Allessandri is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #SUB2#
Allessandri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Allessandri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Allessandri tries to stand but Smith is controlling his head. #T3#
Smith throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
An elbow from Allessandri crashes against the mat.
Allessandri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Allessandri throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allessandri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.#TD2#
Allessandri dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Allessandri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allessandri looks winded!
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allessandri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allessandri content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Allessandri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Allessandri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Allessandri trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Roberto Allessandri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is not content to let Allessandri control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allessandri seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Allessandri trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith striking from the bottom.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Allessandri controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Allessandri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allessandri.
Allessandri is breathing heavily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
Allessandri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Allessandri wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
Smith wants to stand but Allessandri is controlling the position.
Allessandri trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Smith lands with a nice combination. Allessandri backs away looking to recover.
Allessandri slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Allessandri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allessandri wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws a right hand that Allessandri ducks under and follows up with a left that Allessandri also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allessandri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jefferey Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Smith forces Allessandri back against the cage and clinches.
Allessandri lands a shoulder strike. #T4##TD2#
Allessandri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allessandri is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Allessandri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Jefferey Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Allessandri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Allessandri.
Allessandri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Allessandri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allessandri missing with strikes. #T1#
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Allessandri.
#SUB2#
Allessandri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith prevents Allessandri from getting a body triangle.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Allessandri has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allessandri is throwing shots to the body but Smith manages to wriggle free. Allessandri pounces on him again and ends up in Smith's guard.
Allessandri stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Allessandri with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
Allessandri throwing strikes but missing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allessandri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.#T4##TD2#
Allessandri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Allessandri.
Allessandri throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allessandri stops Smith from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Allessandri.
I think Allessandri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Allessandri!
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