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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Williamson dodges the punch combination from Alastair.
Alastair looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Williamson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williamson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williamson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Alastair looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Williamson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Williamson!
Carl Williamson gave a mention to Versus in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Michael Alastair spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my fans for their support!'.
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Event:
WMMAC 2
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Grigsby pushes Alastair up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigsby is trying to pull guard but Alastair has him pressed against the cage.
Alastair wants to get back to striking at distance but Grigsby won't allow it.
#BC2#
Grigsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigsby shoots for a double leg takedown but Alastair sprawls well. He's pushed Grigsby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alastair misses with a combination
and Grigsby counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastair doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigsby circles away.
Alastair wants to clinch but Grigsby slips to the side#TD2#
and Grigsby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alastair won't be happy with that. #ES#
Alastair sneaks out the side door and pushes Grigsby away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grigsby looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Alastair throws a nice looking combination but Grigsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Alastair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigsby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alastair is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alastair misses with a two punch combination.
Alastair misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigsby slips a jab and a cross from Alastair.
Some wild striking there from Alastair.
Alastair is looking to clinch but Grigsby is avoiding it.
And Grigsby tries to counter it with a takedown but Alastair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alastair misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Grigsby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alastair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grigsby defends it easily.#SUB#
Alastair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grigsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grigsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alastair seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Grigsby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigsby postures up.
#ES#
Alastair manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alastair tries to clinch but Grigsby is having none of it.
Alastair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Grigsby has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
Alastair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigsby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Grigsby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Alastair wants to sweep but no luck.
Alastair throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grigsby wants to pass the guard but Alastair is keeping the position.
Grigsby throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Alastair has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grigsby is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grigsby tries to pull guard but Alastair holds him up against the cage and eventually Grigsby drops back down to his feet.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Grigsby.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alastair as Grigsby tries to tie him up. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Alastair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigsby dodges the punch combination from Alastair.
A jab lands there for Grigsby.
Grigsby shoots in looking for a takedown. Alastair tries to sprawl out of it but Grigsby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alastair manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alastair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alastair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alastair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Grigsby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Alastair pushes Grigsby off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alastair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Grigsby rushes Alastair and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Grigsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alastair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alastair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigsby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alastair defends well and Grigsby ends up having to push Alastair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alastair misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Grigsby. Those never looked like landing.
Alastair wants to clinch up but Grigsby keeps it at a distance.
Grigsby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alastair wants to clinch up but Grigsby keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Grigsby slips a jab and a cross from Alastair.
Alastair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alastair stuffs the takedown attempt from Grigsby. Grigsby gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigsby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Grigsby.
Alastair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Alastair throws a nice looking combination but Grigsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alastair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alastair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigsby can do to turn this around?
Alastair misses with a wild combination.
Grigsby slips a jab and a cross from Alastair.
Grigsby throws a head kick but Alastair moves out of range.
#CL2#
Grigsby rushes Alastair and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Alastair wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Grigsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alastair throws a hook to the side of Grigsby's head but Grigsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alastair throws a series of punches but Grigsby moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Grigsby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Alastair bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Alastair moves into the clinch successfully.
Alastair stops a takedown attempt from Grigsby.
Grigsby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alastair has had enough of the clinch but Grigsby keeps him there for the moment.#T3##TD#
Alastair jumps into guard, dragging Grigsby to the mat.
Alastair trying to keep a closed guard but Grigsby is proving a slippery customer.
Grigsby working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Alastair has his feet on Grigsby's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alastair throws a shot from downtown. Grigsby moves away and avoids it.
Grigsby wants to counter with a clinch but Alastair pushes him away.
Alastair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alastair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grigsby's waist but Grigsby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alastair off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Alastair. Those never looked like landing.
Alastair throws a combination. Grigsby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alastair throws a jab when Grigsby was well out of range.#T4#
Grigsby shoots in and drives through. Alastair sprawls well.#TD2#
Grigsby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alastair on his heels. He'll look to pass Alastair's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Alastair wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alastair moves in looking to clinch but Grigsby pushes him off.
Alastair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Alastair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alastair misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigsby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alastair misses with a few strikes there.
Alastair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alastair swinging wildly here.
Grigsby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alastair lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alastair dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Alastair does no damage.
Grigsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Grigsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alastair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grigsby has Alastair pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastair tries to score a body lock takedown but Grigsby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grigsby slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Grigsby is looking for a takedown.
Grigsby has Alastair pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alastair manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Grigsby.#BC#
Alastair breaks the clinch.
Alastair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grigsby is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Alastair misses.
Alastair looks to land a combination but Grigsby avoids it well.
Michael Alastair is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Alastair throws a nice looking combination but Grigsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigsby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alastair.
Alastair throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Grigsby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grigsby. #ES#
Alastair manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alastair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alastair tries to circle away but Grigsby has him pinned against the cage.
Grigsby fails to pull guard.
Grigsby tries to pull guard but Alastair forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Alastair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alastair takes a swing at Grigsby's ribcage but misses. #T3##TD2#
Grigsby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grigsby showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Alastair makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grigsby wants to clinch up but Alastair keeps it at a distance.
Alastair tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Alastair misses.
Grigsby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alastair defends it well.
Grigsby fails to land the takedown.
Alastair swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Grigsby moves into range and clinches up with Alastair.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Alastair jumps into guard, dragging Grigsby to the mat.
Alastair doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alastair looking for a sweep. Not yet Alastair, not yet.
Grigsby lands a couple of elbows.
Grigsby stopping the sweep attempt from Alastair.#SUB#
Grigsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES#
Alastair manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alastair misses with a two punch combination.
Alastair slaps away a takedown attempt from Grigsby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alastair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alastair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alastair!
A very excited looking Michael Alastair made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WMMAC 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vaex instigates a clinch.
Vaex tries to land knees in the clinch but Alastair avoids the damage to the body.
Vaex lands an elbow just above Alastair 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Alastair has been cut.
Vaex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alastair.
Alastair blocks an elbow strike from Vaex.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vaex throws an elbow but misses.
Vaex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alastair is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastair is trying to break free.
Vaex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alastair lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vaex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Alastair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vaex lands an elbow just above Alastair 's eye.
Alastair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaex tries to land a knee to the head but Alastair blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Vaex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alastair misses with the combination.
Alastair is breathing heavily.#CL#
Vaex tries to keep at a distance but Alastair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alastair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Alastair can't break the clinch.
Alastair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alastair's face.
Vaex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alastair is defending well for now.#BC2#
Vaex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vaex clinches.
Vaex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alastair avoids it.
Vaex trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Vaex trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Vaex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alastair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alastair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaex.
Vaex wants to clinch.
Alastair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alastair throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Vaex moves into the clinch.
Alastair looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vaex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alastair's defenses.
Vaex missing with knees to the body.
Vaex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4##BC2#
Vaex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vaex has closed the distance and engaged Alastair in a clinch.
Vaex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vaex landing knees to the body.
Vaex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alastair is defending well for now.
Alastair takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vaex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vaex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xarel Vaex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alastair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vaex tries to clinch up but Alastair circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alastair.
Vaex fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaex tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vaex shoots in for a takedown but Alastair shows good takedown defense.
Vaex tries to clinch but Alastair moves out of range.
Vaex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Vaex pushes Alastair up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alastair's defenses.
Vaex misses with some punches.
Vaex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Alastair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaex has him pressed against the ropes.
Vaex blocks an elbow strike from Alastair.
Alastair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alastair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaex walks away with a smile on his face. Alastair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alastair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaex tries to clinch up but Alastair circles away and keeps his distance.
Alastair leaves Vaex with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alastair went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xarel Vaex.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Alastair.
Vaex flicks out a counter leg kick but Alastair steps away.
Vaex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alastair but Alastair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vaex tries to clinch up.
Alastair is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Vaex closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#ES#
Alastair manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alastair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vaex. #CL2#
Vaex rushes Alastair and presses him up against the ropes.
Vaex connects with a knee to the head.
Vaex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alastair avoids it.#T3#
Vaex tries to land knees in the clinch but Alastair avoids the damage to the body.
Vaex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaex trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Alastair breaks from the clinch.
Vaex tries to clinch up.
Vaex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alastair circles away.
No joy there for Alastair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alastair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaex pinned against the ropes. Vaex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaex is looking to clinch but Alastair is avoiding it.
#T4#
Alastair throws a series of punches but Vaex avoids them all with ease.
Vaex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alastair is fending him off so far but Vaex persists. Nope, Alastair circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Vaex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vaex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vaex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alastair is defending well for now.
Vaex missing with knees to the body.
Vaex throws an elbow that misses.
Alastair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaex backwards.
Vaex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
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 Michael Alastair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Alastair's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vaex tries to clinch there but Alastair circles away.
Alastair half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vaex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaex tries to clinch but Alastair is having none of it.
Alastair fails to land with a series of punches.
Alastair misses with the combination.
Alastair slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaex, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vaex or perhaps it was just good defense by Alastair, which made it look bad.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xarel Vaex.
Alastair misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vaex closes the distance and pushes Alastair back into the ropes.
Vaex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Vaex lands a nice knee to the body.
Alastair takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Vaex.
Alastair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vaex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alastair avoids it.
Vaex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Vaex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alastair.
Alastair is trying to break the clinch but Vaex is controlling him.
Alastair managing to block the knees to the body from Vaex.
#BC2#
Vaex breaks the clinch.
Vaex tries to clinch there but Alastair circles away.
Alastair tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vaex manages to circle out of the way.
Vaex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alastair circles away.
Alastair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaex circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaex tries to counter with a clinch but Alastair shakes him off and moves away.
Vaex moves in looking to clinch but Alastair pushes him off.
Alastair is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vaex.
Vaex shoots for a double leg takedown but Alastair sprawls well. He's pushed Vaex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Alastair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Vaex clinches up with Alastair and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alastair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alastair takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vaex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alastair's brow.
Vaex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vaex throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Alastair dodges an elbow strike from Vaex.
Vaex trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Vaex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaex dodges the punch combination from Alastair.
Alastair sets himself, and Vaex steps forward looking for the clinch! Alastair avoids it this time.
Vaex wants to clinch.
Vaex shoots for a takedown but Alastair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alastair attempts a counter takedown but Vaex avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alastair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Vaex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alastair, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alastair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xarel Vaex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaex 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xarel Vaex!
Michael Alastair spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my fans for their support!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Balnowski slips a jab and a cross from Alastair.
Alastair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Balnowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balnowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alastair's head.
Balnowski distracts Alastair with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alastair striking off his back but it's not causing Balnowski any problems.
Balnowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Balnowski passes Alastair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balnowski uses his free foot to push down on Alastair's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alastair.
Balnowski fails to move to back control.
Balnowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balnowski wants to control the pace but Alastair is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Alastair is in a horrible position here. Balnowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Balnowski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alastair can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Balnowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Balnowski landing shots from mount.
Alastair is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Alastair looks winded!
Balnowski landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Alastair is rocked!
Balnowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alastair is still in real trouble! Can Balnowski finish him?
Balnowski landing strikes from the mount.
Balnowski controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balnowski postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Alastair badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Balnowski around the waist but Balnowski pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Balnowski is the winner by TKO! Balnowski jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Balnowski!
Michael Alastair was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my fans for their support!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Alastair gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Foreman is trying to maintain the position but Alastair is very close to passing his half guard.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
Alastair controlling the action here.
Foreman is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alastair.
Foreman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Foreman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Foreman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Alastair manages to mount him!
#T1#
Foreman regains half guard.
Alastair working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alastair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foreman keeps working.
Foreman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Foreman is looking to escape.
Foreman wants to get back to full guard.
Foreman is trying to stand back up but Alastair is controlling him
Alastair wants to control but Foreman is keeping him busy.
Foreman punching from the bottom.
Foreman is looking to escape.
Alastair is trying to control the action in half guard but Foreman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##ES2#
Foreman manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Alastair bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alastair is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Foreman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman shoots for a takedown but Alastair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Alastair closes the distance and clinches.
Foreman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alastair to keep the fight standing.
Alastair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foreman has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Alastair successfully pulls guard.
Foreman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foreman 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.
Foreman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foreman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Foreman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Foreman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alastair tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foreman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foreman lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Alastair is working an open guard so Foreman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alastair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Alastair scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Foreman lands with a few short shots to the body.
Foreman is looking to control Alastair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foreman avoid being mounted?
Foreman manages to get to full guard.
Foreman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chung Foreman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Foreman darts in looking for a takedown but Alastair gets double underhooks and turns Foreman into the cage. #TD#
Alastair gets a double leg takedown into Foreman's guard.
Foreman looking for a sweep. Not yet Foreman, not yet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Foreman has eaten all the pies!
Alastair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foreman is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Foreman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alastair presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Alastair tries to break free but Foreman pushes him back against the cage.
Foreman is trying to pull guard but Alastair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastair is trying to stall.
Alastair is pressed up against the cage. Foreman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alastair down to the mat. Alastair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chung Foreman.
Foreman closes the distance and clinches up with Alastair, looking for a takedown. Foreman pushes Alastair against the cage but Alastair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Alastair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foreman tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Alastair feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Foreman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chung Foreman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foreman 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#
Foreman not doing much here.
Foreman working over Alastair with some ground and pound. Alastair looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Foreman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Foreman seems to be working for a kimura but Alastair defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Foreman winds up and cracks Alastair with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foreman slows the pace down in half guard.
Foreman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foreman slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Foreman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Foreman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alastair sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Foreman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foreman drops an elbow to the side of Alastair's head. #SUB2#
Foreman wants to work for an arm triangle but Alastair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alastair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foreman is working away from the top position though.
Foreman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foreman controlling the action here.
Foreman working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Foreman stands up from half guard. #T4##TD2#
Foreman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alastair tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foreman is in Alastair's guard.
Foreman forces his way into half guard.
Foreman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Foreman. #SU2#
Foreman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Foreman throws a sloppy head kick and Alastair moves out of range easily.
Foreman throws a jab but it's blocked by Alastair. #TD#
Alastair fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foreman to the ground. Alastair is now in Foreman's guard.#ES2#
Foreman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Alastair clinches up against the cage.
Alastair lands a knee to the body.
Foreman tries to pull guard but Alastair won't allow it.
Alastair tries a body shot but Foreman blocks it.
Alastair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foreman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alastair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chung Foreman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastair is trying to break the clinch but Foreman is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alastair - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alastair lands a knee to the body.
Foreman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Alastair breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Alastair moves into the clinch.#TD#
Alastair has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foreman uses from the top position.
Alastair is trying to control the position but Foreman postures up.
Alastair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foreman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alastair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Foreman is controlling him.
Foreman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Foreman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Foreman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foreman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foreman lands a couple of digs.
Foreman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foreman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Foreman stands up and waves to Alastair to follow him.
Foreman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alastair eats them both and turns towards Foreman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##TD#
Alastair drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alastair trying to control but Foreman is working from the bottom.
Alastair is really struggling to control Foreman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Foreman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foreman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alastair is one step ahead there.
Foreman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alastair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Foreman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD2#
Foreman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alastair misses with a strike from the bottom.
Alastair can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Alastair's face as Foreman controls the position.
Foreman working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Foreman stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alastair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chung Foreman.
I've got Foreman 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chung Foreman!
In defeat, Michael Alastair stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my fans for their support!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Boyko. No joy for Alastair on that attempt.
Alastair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyko as he avoids it easily.
Alastair misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Boyko counters with a single leg into guard. Alastair didn't expect that.
Alastair 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.
Boyko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Boyko stands up from Alastair's guard - Boyko perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Boyko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alastair to the mat! Alastair manages to get full guard. #ES#
Alastair has his feet on Boyko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD2#
Boyko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Alastair explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Boyko 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.
Alastair has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Boyko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Alastair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alastair is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alastair is trying to stand back up but Boyko is controlling him
Alastair won't allow Boyko to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alastair is staying active underneath Boyko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alastair has hold of Boyko's hands but Boyko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boyko lands strikes from half guard.
Alastair has hold of Boyko's hands but Boyko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boyko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alastair keeps working.
Alastair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boyko scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Boyko connects with a nice short shot to Alastair's temple.
Boyko lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Boyko connects with a nice short shot to Alastair's temple. #SUB2#
Boyko wants to work for an arm triangle but Alastair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Boyko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boyko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Alastair is rocked!#SUB2#
Boyko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alastair could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boyko has cracked it and Alastair is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boyko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavlo Boyko!
In defeat, Michael Alastair stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my fans for their support!'.
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