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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Woodley Jr clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Woodley Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Alvarez trying to control but Woodley Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodley Jr has wrist control.
Woodley Jr controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodley Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Alvarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alvarez prevents Woodley Jr from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Woodley Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Woodley Jr wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez drags him back down.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alvarez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Woodley Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodley Jr tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Woodley Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Woodley Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvarez tries to control but Woodley Jr wriggling away.
Woodley Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Woodley Jr to control.
Alvarez cracks Woodley Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alvarez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alvarez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Woodley Jr to take his back!
Alvarez keeps control of the position as Woodley Jr tries to break free.
#T3#
Alvarez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Woodley Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alvarez is hanging on to Woodley Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Alvarez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to control Woodley Jr but Woodley Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Woodley Jr.
#T4#
Alvarez has the hooks in. Woodley Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Woodley Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Woodley Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Woodley Jr. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB2#
Alvarez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Woodley Jr is doing well to defend. Alvarez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Woodley Jr is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eleider Alvarez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Al Hassan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Hassan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Al Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Alvarez scores with a takedown into Al Hassan's guard.
Al Hassan keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Hassan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Hassan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Al Hassan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Al Hassan controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez wants to stand but Al Hassan is controlling the position.
Al Hassan trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Al Hassan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Alvarez gets a double leg takedown into Al Hassan's guard.
Al Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
Al Hassan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Al Hassan tries to pass.
Al Hassan wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T3#
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Hassan's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Al Hassan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez trying to control but Al Hassan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Hassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hassan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdulla Al Hassan 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 tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Al Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Al Hassan misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Al Hassan. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Hassan sprawls well. Al Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Al Hassan on that attempt.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Hassan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eleider Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Hassan is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Al Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Eleider Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez leaves Al Hassan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvarez misses its target.
Nice takedown defense from Al Hassan. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Al Hassan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Hassan throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Al Hassan pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Al Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Hassan avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Al Hassan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Hassan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Al Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Al Hassan has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Al Hassan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Hassan 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.
Al Hassan is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Alvarez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Al Hassan content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Hassan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Hassan's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez keeps control of the position as Al Hassan tries to break free.
#SUB#
Al Hassan fending off the submission attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez gets his hands free as Al Hassan looks to control. #T4#
Al Hassan trying to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in full control for now.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Al Hassan manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Hassan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Hassan throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulla Al Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Hassan fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Al Hassan with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Al Hassan shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Hassan.
Eleider Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulla Al Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Al Hassan. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Hassan misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Alvarez dives in and grabs Al Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Hassan pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Al Hassan is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez leaves Al Hassan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Alvarez scores with a takedown into Al Hassan's guard.
Al Hassan working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez is working Al Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Al Hassan is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Al Hassan won't let him. #SUB2#
Al Hassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvarez passes into half guard. #T3#
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hassan defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Hassan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Al Hassan ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez looking for a takedown. #TD#
Alvarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez is trying to keep Al Hassan in close.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Al Hassan from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hassan 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.
Eleider Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdulla Al Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Al Hassan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eleider Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Hassan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdulla Al Hassan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hassan. #CL#
Al Hassan closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Al Hassan decides to pull guard.
Al Hassan is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez wants to stand but Al Hassan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Al Hassan trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Al Hassan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alvarez looks winded!#T1#
Al Hassan controlling the pace.
Al Hassan lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Hassan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Hassan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Al Hassan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Hassan wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Hassan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Hassan working Alvarez over with strikes. #SUB#
Al Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Al Hassan is controlling him
Al Hassan controlling the action here.#SUB#
Al Hassan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Al Hassan wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Al Hassan is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Al Hassan forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Hassan lands a body punch. #BC#
Al Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Al Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hassan sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Hassan avoids it this time.
Al Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Al Hassan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Al Hassan breaks the clinch.
Al Hassan wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Al Hassan slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Al Hassan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulla Al Hassan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Al Hassan clinches up against the cage.
Al Hassan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Al Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdulla Al Hassan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hassan misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hassan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Al Hassan wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Al Hassan tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Al Hassan shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Hassan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Al Hassan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Al Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Al Hassan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulla Al Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Hassan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Al Hassan can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Hassan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez working away.
Al Hassan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Alvarez is thwarting Al Hassan's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Al Hassan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Al Hassan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Al Hassan is looking to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch.#TD#
Al Hassan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Hassan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Al Hassan content to control rather than advance.
Al Hassan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
Al Hassan controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulla Al Hassan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Hassan is defended easily by Alvarez.#CL#
Al Hassan gets a clinch.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hassan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.#BC#
Al Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Al Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?#TD#
Al Hassan scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Hassan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Al Hassan wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to stand but Al Hassan is controlling the position.
Al Hassan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Hassan 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.
Alvarez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Hassan has a takedown stuffed.
Al Hassan shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Hassan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulla Al Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Hassan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Hassan motions for Alvarez to come forward. Al Hassan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Hassan shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Hassan punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Hassan prevents it.
Al Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez is trying to push Al Hassan away but Al Hassan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Al Hassan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Al Hassan breaks the clinch.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Al Hassan goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Al Hassan against the cage.
Al Hassan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4##BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Hassan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Hassan wants to clinch.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Al Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Al Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Al Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdulla Al Hassan.
Well Al Hassan 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulla Al Hassan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Levine counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
Levine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levine defends well.
Alvarez looking to control but Levine passes into half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Levine is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Levine keeps him under control.#T1#
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Levine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Levine there.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Levine is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levine lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Levine.
Levine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Levine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez wants to control the action here but instead Levine manages to pass to full mount!
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Levine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
Levine working Alvarez over with strikes here. #T3#
Alvarez is bucking up trying to escape but Levine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Levine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Levine lands with some strikes.
Levine avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Levine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Levine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez prevents Levine from taking his back.
Levine lands a nice shot to the head.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
Levine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levine lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Levine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Levine misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Levine.#TD#
Levine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Levine pushes him away.
Levine moves to back control.
Jeremiah Levine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez turns into Levine and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levine is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Levine's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Levine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Levine has passed one foot through into half guard.
Levine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#T2#
Levine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Levine decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Levine.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Levine circles away easily#CL#
and Levine counters by clinching up. #T3#
Levine effectively controlling the action here.
Levine tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Levine misses with a punch to the body.
Levine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Levine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Levine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Levine tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez is trying to drag Levine to the mat but Levine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jeremiah Levine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eleider Alvarez.#BC#
Levine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Levine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up but Levine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alvarez. #REVB#
Alvarez taking some punishment here, with Levine in his 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. Levine connects with a nice short shot to Alvarez's temple.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Levine has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Levine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Levine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Levine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Levine gets to his feet. Alvarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Levine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levine stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levine passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Levine there. #SU#
Levine stands up from half guard.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Levine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Levine works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Levine passes into half guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Levine there.
Levine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levine 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. #T2#
Levine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levine drops an elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez wants to control but Levine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Levine is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.
Levine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levine works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Levine connects with a couple of short punches.
Levine is standing up over Alvarez. Alvarez looks to escape but Levine dives into side control.
Levine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alvarez wants to control but Levine postures up.#T4#
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Levine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez taking a bit of punishment here - Levine scoring with strikes.
Eleider Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremiah Levine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levine cracks Alvarez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Levine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levine 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Levine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Fowler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fowler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fowler keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fowler is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez has an active guard here but Fowler has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to control but Fowler manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Fowler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fowler prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Fowler is controlling well.
Fowler winds up and cracks Alvarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Fowler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alvarez to stand up. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fowler tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Alvarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Fowler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fowler gets back to half guard.
Fowler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Alvarez's head.
Fowler keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
Fowler scores with punches from the back.
#T3#
Fowler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alvarez!
Fowler is punishing Alvarez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fowler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alvarez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez is trying to remain composed but Fowler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but Fowler is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Fowler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alvarez!
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but Fowler is in full control for now.
Fowler lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Fowler looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fowler is working the ground and pound. Can Alvarez escape?
Fowler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alvarez hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
Fowler tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Fowler looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fowler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fowler to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler is controlling Alvarez's posture.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fowler is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Fowler looking to control.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Fowler wants to sweep but no luck.
Fowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Fowler is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Fowler is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Fowler postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Fowler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Fowler is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fowler 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 is trying to keep Fowler in close.
Fowler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.#SUB2#
Alvarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fowler stacks Alvarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fowler!
Fowler cracks Alvarez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fowler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Alvarez is in a horrible position here. Fowler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fowler landing shots from mount.
Fowler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fowler takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Fowler 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.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
#T4#
Alvarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Fowler gets his hands free.
Fowler is landing with strikes. Alvarez can't take much more of this.
Alvarez tries to roll but Fowler sticks to his back.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Fowler lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fowler is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fowler gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fowler gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fowler apologises and we restart here on the feet.
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.
Alvarez lunges at Fowler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fowler's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Fowler dominated that second round.
That's time! Fowler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Fowler moves out of range easily.
Fowler appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fowler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
#TD#
Fowler pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fowler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowler.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Fowler working the head and body with strikes.
Reed Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Fowler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alvarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fowler wants to stand up but Alvarez has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Fowler prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Fowler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fowler lands strikes from half guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowler lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Fowler has control of the leg.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowler lands a nice short elbow.
Fowler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fowler 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.
Alvarez has hold of Fowler's hands but Fowler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Fowler had control of the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Fowler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fowler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eleider Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed Fowler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Fowler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fowler, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Fowler!
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