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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez prevents Alvarez from improving his position.#SUB#
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Fernandez is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Fernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fernandez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Fernandez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Alvarez is controlling Fernandez's trapped leg to prevent Fernandez from advancing to side control.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is looking to escape.#SUB#
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
#SUB#
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage. #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.
Alvarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Fernandez is controlling him
Alvarez is looking to control Fernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fernandez's back!
Fernandez tries to break free.
Alvarez keeps control of the position easily here as Fernandez tries to buck him off.
Fernandez is trying to break free.
#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alvarez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alvarez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Alvarez tightening his grip on Fernandez, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fernandez tries to break free.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Fernandez manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alvarez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has Alvarez in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Fernandez has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Lee Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernandez circles away.#TD2#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fernandez working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Alvarez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fernandez has an active guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Alvarez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fernandez. #T1##SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Fernandez 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.#SUB#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Darwingh Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Fernandez is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Fernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Alvarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has mounted him!#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Fernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fernandez stops Alvarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fernandez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez pulls Fernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Fernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alvarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alvarez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fernandez pushes a forearm under Alvarez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alvarez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Fernandez!
A relieved looking Lee Fernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Andropov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andropov throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
As Andropov backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Andropov manages to avoid it all.
Andropov thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Andropov scores with a three punch combo!
Andropov lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Andropov looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Andropov. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Andropov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andropov.
Andropov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andropov throws out the jab.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andropov lands with a right hand.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andropov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andropov defends it well.
Andropov scores with a jab to the body.
Andropov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Andropov's corner calls for a 1-2. Andropov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Andropov finish him?
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Alvarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Andropov keeps moving.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Andropov is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarez stands and throws Andropov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andropov is breathing heavily.
Andropov is trying to buck Alvarez off.
Andropov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andropov tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez throws an elbow but Andropov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andropov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andropov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alvarez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Andropov stops Alvarez from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Andropov is working away.
Andropov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Andropov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alvarez wants to stand but Andropov has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andropov prevents Alvarez from improving position.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Andropov is working from the bottom.
Andropov wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez drags him back down.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andropov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andropov keeps working. #SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andropov wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andropov to see if he's OK.
Alvarez prevents Andropov from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andropov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andropov is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Andropov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alvarez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Andropov prevents Alvarez from improving position.
Andropov can't do much from the bottom here.
Andropov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andropov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andropov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying to control but Andropov is having none of it.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Andropov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alvarez breaks from Andropov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez raining down shots from the mount!
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andropov trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
It looks like Alvarez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Andropov frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darwingh Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andropov throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Andropov only half commits.
Andropov throws a one two combo.
Andropov slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andropov misses with a double jab.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Andropov pushes him off.
Andropov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Andropov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anatolji Andropov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwingh Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Andropov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Andropov sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darwingh Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Andropov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Andropov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Andropov scores with a four punch combination!
Andropov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Andropov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Andropov.
Andropov lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andropov's half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Andropov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darwingh Alvarez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Alvarez jumps guard.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alvarez seems keen to control Kyznetsov's posture.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Kyznetsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kyznetsov postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Kyznetsov wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Kyznetsov defends it easily.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Kyznetsov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kyznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez has Kyznetsov pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Alvarez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alvarez continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kyznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyznetsov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kyznetsov is posturing up here but Alvarez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kyznetsov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kyznetsov has to tap! Slick submission there by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darwingh Alvarez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Raskolnikov rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raskolnikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Raskolnikov slows down the pace here.
Raskolnikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Raskolnikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
Raskolnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Raskolnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raskolnikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rod Raskolnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwingh Alvarez.
Raskolnikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raskolnikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alvarez's defenses.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
Raskolnikov stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Raskolnikov sprawls well.
Raskolnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Raskolnikov is looking to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch.#CL#
Raskolnikov forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raskolnikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Raskolnikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raskolnikov throws an elbow but misses.
Raskolnikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raskolnikov smiles and moves away.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raskolnikov eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Raskolnikov as Alvarez shoots in.#T2##CL#
Raskolnikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez has Raskolnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raskolnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Raskolnikov to work.
Raskolnikov throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raskolnikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Alvarez looks winded!
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raskolnikov walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Raskolnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarez shoots and misses #CL#
and Raskolnikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raskolnikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Raskolnikov. #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!#T3#
Clinched against the cage, Raskolnikov lands a big elbow that drops Alvarez! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Alvarez is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Raskolnikov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lil Nog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lil Nog counters with a left and a right... And another left! Alvarez is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jejomar Lil Nog!
Jejomar Lil Nog thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bear quickly recovers to half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.
Bear makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bear.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Bear.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Bear blocks nicely.
Alvarez trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bear seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez wants to get up but he can't break Bear's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bear dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Bear misses with a knee strike.
Bear misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bear's guard.#T2#
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bear postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it. #SUB#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bear puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bear passes to full mount!
Bear lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bear lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Bear drops a big elbow. That's hurt Alvarez! More shots from Bear and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MamaDu Bear!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 611 Round 3
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Darwin Alvarez swings for the body but Darwingh Alvarez moves out of range.
Darwingh Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Darwingh Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Darwin Alvarez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Darwin Alvarez as Darwingh Alvarez shoots in.#TD#
Darwin Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Darwingh Alvarez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darwin Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin Alvarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Darwin Alvarez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Darwingh Alvarez!
Darwin Alvarez avoids the attempt from Darwingh Alvarez to control.
Darwin Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darwin Alvarez is really struggling to control Darwingh Alvarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Darwingh Alvarez wants to hold on but Darwin Alvarez pushes him away.
Darwin Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!
Darwingh Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Darwin Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Darwingh Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darwin Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darwingh Alvarez tries to hold on but Darwin Alvarez postures up.
Darwingh Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Darwin Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Darwingh Alvarez is rocked!
Darwin Alvarez working Darwingh Alvarez over with strikes here.
Darwingh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Can Darwin Alvarez finish him?
Darwin Alvarez connects with a bit shot that sees Darwingh Alvarez covering up! More strikes from Darwin Alvarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Darwin Alvarez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Alvarez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 611 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Jamison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jamison is in Alvarez's guard.#SUB#
Alvarez has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Jamison defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jamison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Jamison's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Jamison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Jamison looking to control.
Jamison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamison defends it nicely.#T3#
Alvarez throws a right hand that Jamison ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamison also avoids with ease.
Jamison counters with a body kick.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jamison quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamison kicks off Alvarez and gets to his feet.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darwingh Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Jamison.
Some wild striking there from Jamison.
#TD#
Alvarez scores with a takedown into Jamison's guard.
Jamison looks winded!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamison has wrist control.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jamison.
Alvarez throws a strike but Jamison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jamison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Darwingh Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jamison just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez prevents Jamison from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Jamison pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jamison is proving hard to escape from.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Jamison will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Jamison had control of the position.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Jamison trying to control the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Jamison avoids them all with ease.
Jamison wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Jamison is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to get up but he can't break Jamison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jamison trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Jamison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamison throws a leg kick #CL#
and Alvarez counters by clinching up. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Alvarez has picked Jamison up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamison can do to turn this around?
Jamison wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwingh Alvarez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamison as he avoids it easily.
Jamison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Jamison is controlling him.
Jamison tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Jamison drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jamison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Jamison pulls Alvarez into guard.
#SUB2#
Jamison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Alvarez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Alvarez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez grinds an elbow into Jamison's temple.
The referee asks Alvarez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alvarez prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jamison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jamison is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Alvarez is working Jamison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jamison down.
Jamison is trying to escape the position but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Alvarez lands a few punches from side control.
Alvarez grinds an elbow into Jamison's temple.
Jamison is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvarez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Jamison is looking for a sweep.
Jamison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jamison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jamison tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamison misses with a strike from the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin Jamison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darwingh Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Jamison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Darwingh Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 611 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lin misses with a head kick.
Lin shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Lin.
Lin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
#TD#
Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alvarez controls the position.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez taking a breather here.
Lin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lin has eaten all the pies!
Alvarez trying to control the pace. #T1#
Lin pushes Alvarez off looking to stand but Alvarez dives back in and keeps control.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lin tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lin, pushing him back against the cage.
Lin goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darwingh Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.#TD#
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lin sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Alvarez is taking a breather. Lin 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.
Lin wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez prevents Lin from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lin trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Lin is working away.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lin gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Lin manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwingh Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Lin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarez walks away with a smile on his face. Lin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darwingh Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lin on his heels. He'll look to pass Lin's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Lin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Alvarez distracts Lin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Darwingh Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Lin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Lin has his feet on Alvarez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lin throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Lin fails with the takedown.#CL#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez is pressed up against the cage. Lin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alvarez down to the mat. Alvarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lin.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Lin avoids it well and moves away.
Lin is breathing heavily.#T3##TD#
Lin tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alvarez working the ground and pound effectively.
Alvarez lands with some strikes.#T4##SUB#
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lin has worked his arm free - good work by Lin!
#SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lin, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to stand but Lin is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwingh Alvarez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lin tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lin.
Lin is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Lin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Lin shoots in.
Lin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Darwingh Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Lin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Lin avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lin wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Lin is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lin wants to stand back up but Alvarez manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lin's legs.
Alvarez controlling the position from side mount.
Alvarez wants to stand but Lin is controlling his arm.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Lin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lin is trying to work for a sweep but Alvarez has mounted him!
Lin tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Lin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alvarez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
The referee warns Lin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lin wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Lin is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Jermey Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darwingh Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwingh Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Darwingh Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
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