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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Pelayo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pelayo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Samuelson jumps guard and drags Pelayo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Samuelson has his feet on Pelayo's thighs here. He's pushed Pelayo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pelayo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Samuelson!
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Event:
IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelayo moves away.
Minaj looks to land a left hand but Pelayo moved out of range nicely.
Minaj looks to land a left hand but Pelayo moved out of range nicely.
Minaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minaj scores with a nice right hand.
Minaj misses with a straight left.
Minaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Pelayo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Minaj gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pelayo wants to stand and escape but Minaj is having none of it.
Minaj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pelayo is trying to control the position but Minaj postures up.
Minaj stops Pelayo from standing up.
Minaj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pelayo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minaj won't allow Pelayo to get back to his feet.
Minaj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minaj lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pelayo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Minaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pelayo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pelayo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minaj working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pelayo's head.
Pelayo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Minaj cracks Pelayo with a solid left hand.
Minaj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Minaj working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pelayo's head.
Minaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minaj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pelayo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minaj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pelayo is trying to control the position but Minaj postures up.
Minaj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pelayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minaj is one step ahead there. #T2#
Minaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minaj chips away with some ground and pound.
Minaj landing some decent shots from guard.
Pelayo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pelayo is looking to stand up but Minaj isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minaj scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Pelayo wants to get back to his feet but Minaj is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minaj throwing strikes but missing.
Minaj won't allow Pelayo to get back to his feet.
Minaj pushing down on Pelayo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pelayo is looking to get back to is feet but Minaj passes into side control.
Pelayo wants to control but Minaj postures up.
Minaj trying to control the action but Pelayo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pelayo holds on to Minaj's head and controls the position momentarily.
Minaj works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pelayo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Minaj cracks Pelayo with a big right hand but Pelayo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Minaj working the ground and pound.
Minaj is working Pelayo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Minaj lands some shots froms side control.
Pelayo is looking to regain half guard here but Minaj keeps moving and retains side control.
Minaj in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tracy Minaj dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Minaj swings for the body but Pelayo moves out of range.
Minaj misses with a straight left.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Minaj is having none of it.
Minaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
Pelayo digs a good hook to Minaj's body.
Minaj throws a right hand that Pelayo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pelayo also avoids with ease.
Minaj throws a right and a left that Pelayo avoids nicely.
Minaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pelayo.
Minaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelayo slips a straight right by Minaj.
Minaj looks to throw the jab but Pelayo is out of range.
Minaj misses with a body shot.
Minaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pelayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minaj.
Pelayo lands a nice hook to Minaj's body. Minaj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pelayo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL2#
Minaj gets tackled into the cage by Pelayo. Pelayo maintains the clinch.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Minaj breaks the clinch.
Dino Pelayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Minaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pelayo.
Minaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Pelayo is just out of range.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tracy Minaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Minaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Minaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelayo moves away.
Minaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Pelayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Minaj rather than just go for the knockout.
Minaj swings for the body but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo digs a good body shot into Minaj's ribs.
Minaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Pelayo is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Minaj tries to keep at a distance but Pelayo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Minaj misses with a body punch.
Minaj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pelayo is keeping busy.
Pelayo goes for a takedown attempt but Minaj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pelayo digs a good body shot into Minaj's ribs.
Minaj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pelayos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tracy Minaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Pelayo is just out of range.
Pelayo lands with a nice body punch.
Pelayo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Pelayo throws a shot to the body.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.
Pelayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Minaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Minaj misses its intended target.
Pelayo lands a right hook to the body.
Minaj misses with a body shot.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Minaj.
Minaj takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minaj swings for the body but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo works over Minaj's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Pelayo. Beautiful body shot.
Pelayo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pelayo lands a nice looking body shot.
Minaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Pelayo is just out of range.
Pelayo stuffs the takedown attempt from Minaj. Minaj gets slowly back to his feet.
Pelayo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Minaj with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tracy Minaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minaj throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch but Minaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Minaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot.
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelayo moves away.
Pelayo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Pelayo darts in and clinches Minaj up against the cage.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Minaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Minaj is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pelayo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minaj to the mat. Minaj regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Minaj 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#
Pelayo pushes Minaj off looking to stand but Minaj dives back in and keeps control.
Pelayo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minaj.
Minaj works his way into side control.
Minaj throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pelayo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dino Pelayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Minaj clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Minaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minaj shoots for a takedown but Pelayo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minaj. Pelayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pelayo lands a slapping body shot.
Minaj throws the left hand but Pelayo avoids the punch easily.
Pelayo works Minaj's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Minaj as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Pelayo rushes Minaj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Pelayo.
Minaj blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minaj.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minaj working hard to break the clinch.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Minaj avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo works on Minaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minaj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pelayo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Minaj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pelayo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tracy Minaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minaj tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Minaj back against the cage.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Minaj controls his hands.
Pelayo is trying to pull guard but Minaj has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Minaj prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Minaj can't get the takedown.
Minaj looking for a takedown.
Minaj wants to take the fight to the mat but Pelayo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minaj is working for takedown but Pelayo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pelayo presses Minaj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Dino Pelayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo digs a right hand into Minaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minaj's gas tank.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Minaj controls his hands.
Minaj is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pelayo works on Minaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Minaj prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pelayo lands a nice uppercut.
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!#TD2#
Pelayo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pelayo striking from the bottom.
Minaj throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Pelayo looking to control.
Minaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Pelayo is retaining full guard.
Pelayo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minaj is controlling him.
Minaj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minaj is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelayo has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pelayo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Minaj prevents Pelayo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pelayo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Pelayo. Beautiful body shot.
Pelayo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Minaj moves out of range.
Minaj throwing a counter right hand but Pelayo manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Pelayo. No joy for Minaj on that attempt.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Pelayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minaj, pushing him back against the cage.
Pelayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Minaj is rocked!
Minaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Minaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Pelayo.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
Pelayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pelayo as the two fighters clinch.
Pelayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelayo tries to score a body lock takedown but Minaj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pelayo lands a body punch.
Pelayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelayo digs a right hand into Minaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minaj's gas tank.
Pelayo pushes Minaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelayo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Minaj! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pelayo is unloading with more strikes now! Minaj drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Pelayo!
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Event:
IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Pelayo misses.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pelayo is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Pelayo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelayo.
Pelayo 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. Pelayo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Pelayo slips the punch.
Pelayo misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelayo avoids a kick to the body.
Pelayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.#T1#
Nice body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pelayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelayo.
Pelayo scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelayo.
Pelayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pelayo moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Pelayo lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Pelayo.
Pelayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Pelayo slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Pelayo moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez cracks Pelayo with an open hand slap.
Pelayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dino Pelayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelayo lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pelayo tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pelayo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dino Pelayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez throws a lazy head kick
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot. #T3##CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelayo jabs at Alvarez's body.
Pelayo darts in trying to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a big head kick but Pelayo shrugs it off.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Pelayo slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Pelayo moves out of range easily.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Pelayo.#T4#
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a head kick!
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Pelayo sees coming a mile off.
Pelayo wants to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pelayo stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whorely Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Pelayo stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Pelayo rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pelayo scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dino Pelayo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pelayo scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Pelayo sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Pelayo clinches.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Pelayo. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo slips under a jab.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pelayo wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Pelayo lands a body shot.
#T1#
Pelayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelayo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pelayo gets a clinch.
Pelayo presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo lands a body shot.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Pelayo has him pinned against the cage.
Pelayo digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pelayo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Pelayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelayo moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pelayo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pelayo scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pelayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pelayo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Pelayo lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Pelayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Pelayo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pelayo jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pelayo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pelayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pelayo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Pelayo forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Pelayo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Alvarez gets control of Pelayo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pelayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pelayo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Pelayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Pelayo wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pelayo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pelayo is one step ahead there.
Pelayo passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nice strikes from Pelayo there.
Pelayo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pelayo blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Pelayo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pelayo scores with a jab to the body.
Pelayo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pelayo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Pelayo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pelayo goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pelayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pelayo slips a straight right by Alvarez.#T1#
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo scores with a shot to the body.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pelayo avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pelayo is out of range.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Pelayo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Pelayo.
Whorely Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pelayo tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Pelayo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whorely Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvarez or not.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Pelayo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Pelayo pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Pelayo is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pelayo down to the mat. Pelayo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Pelayo.
Pelayo doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pelayo drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Pelayo pulls guard successfully.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pelayo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelayo wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Pelayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pelayo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Pelayo!
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Event:
IFA 04:04
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Pelayo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Islander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pelayo.#CL#
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Islander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Islander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Islander tries to break the clinch but Pelayo is controlling the position.
Pelayo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pelayo lands with a right to the head.
Pelayo lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Islander creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pelayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Islander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
Pelayo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Islander lands an elbow that stopped Pelayo in his tracks for a moment.
Pelayo is working Islander over against the cage.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Islander blocks it.
Islander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Islander is trying to force a seperation but Pelayo has the dominant position.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelayo works on Islander's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Pelayo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Islander uses from the top position. #SU2#
Islander gets to his feet - Pelayo follows without any prompting.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islander has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pelayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islander wants to counter with a clinch but Pelayo pushes him away.
Islander misses with a low kick.
Pelayo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Pelayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Islander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Pelayo forces Islander back against the cage and clinches.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands with a left to the head.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Islander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Islander.
A head punch on the inside from Islander fails to land.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Islander throws an elbow but misses.
Islander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Islander trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Islander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Islander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Islander throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Islander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo lands a shot to the body.
Pelayo avoids a wild elbow strike from Islander.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo dodges an elbow strike from Islander.
Pelayo dodges an elbow strike from Islander.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow. #T4#
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo lands a body punch.
Islander tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Islander back against the cage.
A short right from Pelayo.
Islander tries to land a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks with his arms.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Islander avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo cracks Islander with a nice body shot.
Islander lands a damaging elbow.
Islander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Islander misses with an elbow strike.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Islander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Pelayo instigates a clinch.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Islander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pelayo lands a right hook to the body.
Dino Pelayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelayo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Islander doesn't manage to clinch there - Pelayo circles away.
Islander is looking to clinch but Pelayo is avoiding it.
It looked like Pelayo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Islander.
Islander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islander was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelayo.
Islander is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pelayo connects with a body shot.
Pelayo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Islander doesn't seem bothered though.
Pelayo is looking to wear down Islander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelayo's defenses.
Islander landing knees to the body.
Islander misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo can't get the takedown.
Islander is working Pelayo over against the cage.
Pelayo is trying to pull guard but Islander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dino Pelayo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islander can do to turn this around?
Pelayo wants to take the fight to the mat but Islander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Pelayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Islander.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islander lands an elbow inside.
Islander pushes off an throws an elbow but Pelayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Pelayo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pelayo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Islander smiles and moves away.
Islander wants to clinch.#CL#
Pelayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islander, pushing him back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Islander just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pelayo's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pelayo is leaning against Islander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Islander.
Pelayo takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Knees to the body from Islander.
Pelayo tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Islander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Islander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Pelayo shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
Pelayo is trying to pull guard but Islander has him pressed against the cage.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Islander pushes off an throws an elbow but Pelayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Islander looking to stall.
Islander is trying to maintain a safe position but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns Islander into the cage.
Islander trying to stall but Pelayo improves his position.
Pelayo managing to block the knees to the body from Islander.
Pelayo digs a right hand underneath Islander's ribcage. Islander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Islander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Islander misses with an elbow over the top.
Islander takes a shot to the head.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Pelayo shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Islander.
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
Islander lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xtreme Islander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pelayo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Islander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Islander wants to clinch.#CL#
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Pelayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelayo avoids the elbow strike from Islander, against the cage.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelayo's defenses.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Pelayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Islander prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander lands an elbow just above Pelayo 's eye.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Islander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Islander manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pelayo has closed the distance and engaged Islander in a clinch.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Islander wants to stall.
Pelayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Islander creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Islander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelayo is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Islander trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Islander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
#T3#
Islander is looking to control Pelayo's arms but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Islander has his back to the cage.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Pelayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pelayo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Islander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Islander wants to stall.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander wants to stall.
#T4#
Islander misses with an elbow strike.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Islander or not.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
Pelayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Islander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelayo lands a body shot.
Islander takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelayo.
Pelayo jumps guard but Islander stands there with Pelayo around his waist. Pelayo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Pelayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelayo is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Pelayo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pelayo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Pelayo!
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Event:
IFA 23:03
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Pelayo clinches up against the cage.
Petrone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pelayo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Petrone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pelayo prevents it.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo pushes Petrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelayo stops a takedown attempt from Petrone.
Dino Pelayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Petrone.
Petrone is working for takedown but Pelayo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Pelayo tightens his grip and picks Petrone up, before dumping him to the ground. Petrone manages to land in guard.
Pelayo working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Petrone looking for a guillotine here but Pelayo defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Petrone pushes a forearm under Pelayo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pelayo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
IFA : 07:03
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Pelayo lands with a shot to the body.
Da Vinci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Vinci.
A shot to the body from Pelayo misses
and Da Vinci counters with a low kick, right behind Pelayo 's knee.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Da Vinci pushes him off.
Da Vinci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Vinci cracks the inside of Pelayo's front leg.
Pelayo avoids a kick to the body.
Da Vinci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pelayo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Vinci counters with a nice leg kick.
Pelayo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Vinci.
Pelayo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Vinci counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Vinci. #CL2#
Pelayo has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Vinci connects with a knee to the head.
Pelayo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Da Vinci tries to break the clinch but Pelayo is controlling the position.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks it.
Da Vinci crunches a lovely knee into Pelayo's ribcage.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Vinci controls his hands.
Da Vinci manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Vinci.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Da Vinci scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Vinci pushes off an throws an elbow but Pelayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelayo is leaning against Da Vinci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Vinci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pelayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pelayo has Da Vinci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Vinci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Vinci is trying to force a seperation but Pelayo has the dominant position.
Da Vinci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelayo is defending well for now.
Da Vinci tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Da Vinci back against the cage.
Da Vinci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Da Vinci.
#CUT#
It looks like Dino Pelayo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Vinci.
Pelayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Da Vinci breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Da Vinci gets tackled into the cage by Pelayo. Pelayo maintains the clinch.
Pelayo cracks Da Vinci with a nice body shot.
Pelayo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A knee to the head by Da Vinci.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards. #T3#
Da Vinci looking to throw knees to the head but Pelayo is blocking nicely.
Da Vinci lands a nice knee to the body.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Vinci controls his hands.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo lands with a light punch inside.
Pelayo managing to block the knees to the body from Da Vinci.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Vinci or not.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Da Vinci misses with a knee to the head.
Da Vinci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pelayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Vinci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pelayo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Da Vinci fails to land.
Da Vinci crunches a lovely knee into Pelayo's ribcage.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vinci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Da Vinci is looking to control Pelayo's arms but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Vinci has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Pelayo.
Nice body punch from Pelayo.
Da Vinci is breathing heavily.
Da Vinci trying to control the position but instead, Pelayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Vinci into the cage.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Da Vinci prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Da Vinci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Da Vinci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dino Pelayo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pelayo clinches with his opponent.
Pelayo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Vinci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pelayo managing to block the knees to the body from Da Vinci.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Vinci landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Da Vinci controls the action.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Pelayo tries to pull guard but Da Vinci holds him up against the cage and eventually Pelayo drops back down to his feet.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Vinci looking to throw knees to the head but Pelayo is blocking nicely.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Vinci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Vinci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo cracks Da Vinci with a nice body shot.
Da Vinci trying to land knees to the body.
Da Vinci blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Da Vinci lands a knee to the body.
Da Vinci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Vinci misses with a knee strike.
Pelayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Da Vinci working Pelayo over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Vinci looking to throw knees to the head but Pelayo is blocking nicely.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Da Vinci tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pelayo works on Da Vinci's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Da Vinci.
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo lands a shot to the body.
Pelayo tries to pull guard but Da Vinci won't allow it.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Still in the clinch, Pelayo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelayo tries to work over Da Vinci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vinci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pelayo has him pressed against the cage.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage. #BC#
Da Vinci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pelayo misses the shot to the body.
Pelayo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Da Vinci.
Da Vinci feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pelayo's calf.
Da Vinci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Vinci keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Da Vinci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pelayo is looking to clinch but Da Vinci is avoiding it.
Da Vinci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike.
Da Vinci missing with knees to the body.
Da Vinci connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelayo.
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Da Vinci is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dino Pelayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dino Pelayo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pelayo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Vinci counters with a nice leg kick.
Pelayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Vinci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Pelayo moves into range and clinches up with Da Vinci.
Da Vinci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Pelayo.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Da Vinci blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Da Vinci crunches a lovely knee into Pelayo's ribcage.
Da Vinci gets underhooks to prevent Pelayo's takedown attempt.
Pelayo is working Da Vinci over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vinci prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo pushes Da Vinci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Vinci controls his hands.
Pelayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Da Vinci avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Pelayo avoiding damage as Da Vinci throws knees to the body.
Da Vinci wants to stall.
Da Vinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Pelayo avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Vinci.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Pelayo decides to pull guard.
Pelayo managing to control the position.
Da Vinci trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pelayo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Vinci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Da Vinci trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Vinci prevents Pelayo from getting back to his feet.
Da Vinci stays in close to Pelayo's body and controls the position.
Da Vinci trying to control but Pelayo is working from the bottom.
Da Vinci with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pelayo checks a low kick from Da Vinci.#T3#
Pelayo misses with a wild combination.
Pelayo lands a jab to Da Vinci's midsection.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Vinci throws out a leg kick but Pelayo moves out of range and Da Vinci only half commits.
Pelayo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pelayo tries to clinch up
and Da Vinci counters with a leg kick.
Pelayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Pelayo tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Pelayo gets a clinch.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks with his arms.
Da Vinci tries to break the clinch but Pelayo is controlling the position.
Da Vinci landing knees to the head.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Da Vinci controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
Pelayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Vinci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pelayo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Vinci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelayo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dino Pelayo.
I think Pelayo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dino Pelayo!
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Event:
IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
What misses with a left hand
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot.
What misses with a hook.
What tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
What fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pelayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt What or not.
Pelayo is leaning against What and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelayo blocks a body shot from What.
Pelayo pushes What back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
What is breathing heavily.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Pelayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pelayo pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Pelayo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
What definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Pelayo. #T1#
Pelayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of What backwards.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but What avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt What or not.
Pelayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelayo presses What against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo works on What's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo digs a right hand underneath What's ribcage. What let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Pelayo pulls What into guard.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelayo 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#
Pelayo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelayo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pelayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pelayo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
What knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pelayo on the ground.
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. Pelayo connects with a nice short shot to What's temple. #T3#
Pelayo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pelayo content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pelayo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pelayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelayo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pelayo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
What is rocked!#T4#
What has hold of Pelayo's hands but Pelayo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh What is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pelayo is controlling the pace.
Pelayo scores with a big shot! What's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save What! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Pelayo!
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Event:
IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Askcrew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pelayo swivels and escapes.
Askcrew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askcrew shoots for a double leg takedown but Pelayo sprawls well. He's pushed Askcrew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dino Pelayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.#CL#
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pelayo digs a right hand into Askcrew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askcrew's gas tank.
Askcrew tries to pull guard but Pelayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelayo.
Askcrew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pelayo as Askcrew tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Askcrew controls the action.
#TD2#
Askcrew ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Askcrew no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pelayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pelayo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Askcrew pushes a forearm under Pelayo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pelayo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Askcrew!
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Event:
IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pelayo throws a shot to the body.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Pelayo wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Pelayo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Pelayo tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Pelayo's knee but Pelayo avoids it well.
Pelayo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pelayo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.#T2#
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Pelayo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pelayo checks it well.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pelayo slips a jab from Alvarez.
Pelayo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.
Dino Pelayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pelayo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Pelayo blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez cracks the inside of Pelayo's front leg. #T3#
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Pelayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez thuds his shin into the meat of Pelayo's side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pelayo blocks the body kick.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Pelayo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pelayo doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvarez!
#T4##CL2#
Pelayo takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Pelayo. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Pelayo moves out of range.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Pelayo moves out of range easily.
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whorely Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Pelayo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Pelayo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvarez - that will leave a mark!
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez misses with the body kick
and Pelayo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Pelayo moves out of range easily. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pelayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pelayo checks a leg kick nicely.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whorely Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Pelayo checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Pelayo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it. #T2#
Pelayo is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
It appears Alvarez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pelayo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pelayo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Pelayo controls the action.
#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
Alvarez connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Pelayo instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage. #TD2#
Pelayo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Pelayo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Pelayo keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez is pushing down on Pelayo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pelayo is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pelayo trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Pelayo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pelayo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pelayo throws a strike from the bottom but Alvarez passes into side control!
Alvarez working away.
Pelayo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T4#
An elbow from Alvarez crashes against the mat.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pelayo keeps working.
Pelayo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alvarez tries to stand and escape but Pelayo is controlling the position.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound but Pelayo is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pelayo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whorely Alvarez 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 head kick that half lands.
Pelayo throws a shot to the body.
Pelayo is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelayo moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Pelayo moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Pelayo moves out of range easily.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Pelayo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez is looking to wear down Pelayo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pelayo lands with a good body shot.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pelayo scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Whorely Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Pelayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pelayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whorely Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelayo jabs at Alvarez's body.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pelayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Alvarez.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Pelayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pelayo tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
And Alvarez counters with a quick kick to the body but Pelayo blocks it.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Pelayo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pelayo avoids a kick to the body.
Alvarez takes a swing at Pelayo's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pelayo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pelayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4##CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pelayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Dino Pelayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pelayo tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dino Pelayo.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whorely Alvarez!
Whorely Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Malia swings for the body but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pelayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pelayo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iti Malia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malia just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelayo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Malia to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pelayo moves into the clinch successfully.
Malia lands with a short shot to the head.
Pelayo tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malia.
Pelayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelayo. #T1#
Malia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Malia blocks it.
Malia lands with a right to the head.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Malia breaks the clinch.
Malia lands a right hook to the body.
Pelayo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malia is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Malia misses with a straight right.
Pelayo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malia misses with an uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot.
Malia throws a lazy uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Malia looks to land a combination but Pelayo avoids it well. #T2#
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!
Malia missing with a left hand there. Pelayo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Malia lands.
Pelayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malia misses with a shot to the body
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malia throws a shot from downtown. Pelayo moves away and avoids it.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pelayo slips a jab and a cross from Malia.
Pelayo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pelayo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malia misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Malia lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Malia breaks from the clinch.
Malia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malia looks to throw the jab but Pelayo is out of range.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Malia pushes him off.
Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malia.
Malia misses with an uppercut.
Pelayo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.
Malia throws a body punch but Pelayo moves out of range.
Malia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pelayo moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Pelayo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malia counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and clinches.
Pelayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Malia.
Pelayo looking for a takedown.
Malia tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pelayo tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelayo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malia walks away with a smile on his face. Pelayo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Malia throws a lazy right hand but Pelayo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malia lands a slapping body shot.
Malia throws a poor cross that misses
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Malia throws out a loose jab but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelayo is looking for the big counter here.
Malia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Malia misses its intended target.
Malia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
Malia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pelayo under the eye.
Malia throws a poor cross that misses
and Pelayo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malia throws a lazy uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo ducks under a wild hook from Malia.
Pelayo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malia's corner calls for a 1-2. Malia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pelayo counters with a series of strikes. Malia will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelayo throws a right hand that Malia ducks under and follows up with a left that Malia also avoids with ease.#T1#
Malia misses with an uppercut.
Malia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelayo moves away.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pelayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malia rather than just go for the knockout.
Malia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pelayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malia.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malia moves away.
It looked like Malia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pelayo.
Malia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Malia misses the shot to the body.
As Malia backs off Pelayo throws a huge counter combo but Malia manages to avoid it all.
Pelayo defending well as Malia loads up on a big left hand.
Iti Malia is winning the standup battle so far.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malia thuds a left hand into Pelayo's body.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Malia misses the target.
Malia swinging wildly here.
Malia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malia throws a body punch but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo slips under a jab from Malia.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelayo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pelayo connects with a body shot that sends Malia's belly button to the back.#T3#
Malia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pelayo circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Malia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Malia throws a series of punches but Pelayo avoids them all with ease.
Pelayo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malia doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pelayo misses with the head strike.
Malia prevents a body shot from Pelayo. #BC#
Malia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malia misses the shot to the body.
Pelayo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malia with a body shot.#CL2#
Pelayo clinches up with Malia and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Pelayo is trying to drag Malia to the mat but Malia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malia lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malia.
Dino Pelayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Malia tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Malia breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malia just misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Sloppy strikes from Malia. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malia scores with a hook.
Malia missing with a left hand there. Pelayo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pelayo dodges the punch combination from Malia.
Malia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pelayo.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelayo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malia misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and clinches.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia lands a nice uppercut.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
#T1#
Pelayo misses with the head strike.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Malia controls the action.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
A short uppercut from Pelayo. #TD2#
Pelayo drags the fight down to the ground.
Pelayo has Malia pulled in close to control his posture.
Pelayo trying to keep a closed guard but Malia is proving a slippery customer.
Pelayo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2##SUB2#
Malia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pelayo wants to hit a switch here but Malia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pelayo there!
Pelayo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pelayo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Pelayo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Malia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pelayo is looking to escape.
Pelayo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malia controlling the pace for now.
Pelayo tries to lock up and control but Malia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iti Malia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pelayo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pelayo can't escape the position.
Pelayo keeps trying to improve his position.
Pelayo is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pelayo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iti Malia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malia, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iti Malia!
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Event:
IFA Proving Grounds
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a head kick but Pelayo moves out of range.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelayo thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Pelayo avoids it.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pelayo wants to clinch.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pelayo defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pelayo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pelayo moves to clinch but Alvarez breaks away
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand. #T1#
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Pelayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pelayo misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Pelayo down.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pelayo's waist but Pelayo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Alvarez.
Dino Pelayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pelayo lands with a good body shot.
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!
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Alvarez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pelayo will feel that in the morning.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pelayo if he has to take too many more of those.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Whorely Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelayo blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
#T3#
Pelayo avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Pelayo saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Pelayo. #CL2#
Pelayo has managed to clinch.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Pelayo off balance momentarily.
Alvarez tries to work over Pelayo's front leg with a kick but Pelayo checks it.
Pelayo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Pelayo pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
#T4#
Pelayo blocking some punches.
#BC#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Pelayo moves out of range easily.
Alvarez tries a low kick but Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pelayo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes the leg kick and cracks Pelayo in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelayo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Pelayo avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Pelayo sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Pelayo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whorely Alvarez 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#
Pelayo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Pelayo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Pelayo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Pelayo's head back.
#CL2#
Pelayo forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pelayo moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pelayo slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Pelayo lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Pelayo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pelayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pelayo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pelayo as Alvarez shoots in.
As Alvarez backs off Pelayo throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Pelayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Pelayo moves out of range.
#CL2#
Pelayo darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo looking for a takedown. #T2##BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pelayo wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Pelayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alvarez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Pelayo moves out of range easily.
Pelayo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvarez.
Pelayo ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez scores with a head kick.
Whorely Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Alvarez
and Pelayo counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Pelayo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pelayo moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Alvarez counters with a quick kick to the body but Pelayo blocks it.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez closes the distance but Pelayo moves to the side
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Pelayo tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pelayo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a high kick!
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Pelayo. Those never looked like landing.
Pelayo avoids a kick to the body.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Pelayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pelayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pelayo works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez motions for Pelayo to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pelayo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pelayo doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Pelayo lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pelayo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Pelayo checks it.
Alvarez misses with the body kick
and Pelayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pelayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pelayo stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pelayo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing.
Pelayo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pelayo checks a leg kick nicely.
Pelayo lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelayo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Pelayo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pelayo lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Pelayo tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
Pelayo digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Pelayo lands a body punch.
Pelayo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
#T3#
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Pelayo presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Pelayo lands with a left to the head.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Pelayo presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo scores with a shoulder strike. #T4##BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Pelayo blocks the low kick.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Pelayo as Alvarez shoots in.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Pelayo doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pelayo blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Pelayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pelayo 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Pelayo!
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Event:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
What tries to clinch
and Pelayo counters with a three punch combo that has What backing up. What nods at Pelayo to acknowledge the strikes.
What lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Pelayo gets a clinch.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
What is trying to maintain a safe position but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns What into the cage.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
What is looking to control Pelayo's arms but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now What has his back to the cage.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pelayo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What looking to slow down the pace here.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
What struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelayo controls his hands.
What stalling in the clinch but Pelayo improves position. #T1##TD2#
Pelayo pulls guard effortlessly.
What trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelayo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pelayo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
What can't keep his opponent in guard - Pelayo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pelayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Pelayo working What over with strikes.
Pelayo trying to control the pace.
Pelayo is continuing to stall.
Pelayo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks What with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pelayo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
What has hold of Pelayo's hands but Pelayo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Pelayo connects with a nice short shot to What's temple.
Pelayo stalling. #T3#
The adventures of Pelayo the control monster continue. Boring.
Pelayo drops an elbow to the side of What's head.
Pelayo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
What is trying to get back to full guard.
Pelayo 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.
What on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if What tries to get out of the position.
What trying to control from the bottom.
Pelayo lands with a punch from half guard.
Pelayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
What is rocked!
Still in half guard, Pelayo seems content to control.
Oh What is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
What seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Pelayo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pelayo scores with a body shot.
What uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pelayo has time to react.
Pelayo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from What.
What swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pelayo.
A shot to the liver by Pelayo. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from What.
Pelayo swats away the attempt to clinch by What.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelayo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and pushes What back into the cage.
What digs a right hand underneath Pelayo's ribcage. Pelayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
What'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.#T1#
What misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo. #TD2#
Pelayo jumps guard and drags What to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pelayo wants to sweep here but What controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pelayo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. What doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. What manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pelayo punching to the body, from the bottom.
What definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelayo looking to control.
What looking to sit in guard and control but Pelayo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
What knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pelayo on the ground.
Pelayo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Pelayo throwing strikes from guard but What blocks nicely.
Pelayo 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.
Pelayo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pelayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pelayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pelayo 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.
Pelayo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Pelayo postures up and lands a big shot to What's brow.
What being controlled here, momentarily.
Pelayo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Pelayo 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.
Pelayo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pelayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pelayo.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pelayo with a nice head shot there.
Pelayo throwing strikes but missing.
Dino Pelayo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pelayo gets to his feet and stands over What, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! What felt that one! Pelayo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save What from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Pelayo!
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Event:
ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Panayotov misses with a jab to the body
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Panayotov.
Pelayo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Panayotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov scores with a hook to the body.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo takes a shot to the head.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Panayotov gets through Pelayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
A short body shot lands from Pelayo as the two fighters clinch.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov cracks Pelayo with a nice body shot.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Pelayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Pelayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
#T3#
Panayotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panayotov.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panayotov gets through Pelayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panayotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelayo.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelayo has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenik Panayotov 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#
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Pelayo manages to avoid it.
Domenik Panayotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Panayotov - just one landing.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pelayo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pelayo moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelayo manages to avoid it.
Pelayo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Panayotov pushes him off.
Panayotov misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Panayotov.
Pelayo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Panayotov.
Panayotov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pelayo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Domenik Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Panayotov throws a good cross that connects.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Pelayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Pelayo slips a jab from Panayotov.
Pelayo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
Pelayo works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Pelayo is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Pelayo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Panayotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Panayotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
#T3#
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov lands with a light punch inside.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Domenik Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Panayotov digs a right hand underneath Pelayo's ribcage. Pelayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo jumps guard but Panayotov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Domenik Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenik Panayotov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.
Panayotov throws out a powerful jab.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into Pelayo's body.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Panayotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelayo.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Pelayo moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.#T1#
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
A shot to the body from Panayotov misses
and Pelayo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pelayo avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Panayotov throws the left hand but Pelayo avoids the punch easily.
Pelayo is looking to clinch but Panayotov is avoiding it.
Panayotov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pelayo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panayotov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelayo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panayotov with a body shot.
Panayotov throws the left hand but Pelayo avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panayotov misses with a left hand
and Pelayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Panayotov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pelayo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pelayo slips under a jab.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Pelayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pelayo.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Pelayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Panayotov misses with a left hand
and Pelayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Pelayo slips the punch.
Panayotov misses with a right hand
and Pelayo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pelayo slips under a jab from Panayotov.
Pelayo wants to counter with a clinch but Panayotov pushes him away.
Panayotov jabs at Pelayo's body.
Panayotov misses with a straight right.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Pelayo drops his hands momentarily and Panayotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pelayo misses with a body punch
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Pelayo moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Pelayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelayo.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Pelayo slips the punch.
Panayotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Panayotov lunges at Pelayo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pelayo's hand. #CL#
Panayotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pelayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov cracks Pelayo with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dino Pelayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenik Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panayotov 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ROTI-07
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Pelayo stuffs the takedown.
Corbett misses the body punch
and Pelayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corbett swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelayo.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body. Corbett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo scores with a jab to the body.
Pelayo lands a body shot.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corbett.
Pelayo stuns Corbett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pelayo scores with a body shot.
No luck for Corbett with that takedown attempt.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Corbett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pelayo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pelayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corbett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pelayo pinned against the cage. Pelayo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corbett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corbett thinking. #T3##CL2#
Pelayo takes the fight into the clinch.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pelayo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Pelayo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corbett tries for a takedown but Pelayo manages to get underhooks.
Corbett is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
Corbett is breathing heavily.
Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pelayo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo presses Corbett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Pelayo.
#TD2#
Pelayo drags the fight down to the ground.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T4#
Pelayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pelayo is trying to control the position but Corbett postures up.
Pelayo has Corbett pulled in close to control his posture.
Pelayo is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Corbett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corbett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pelayo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pelayo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corbett preventing the sweep.
Pelayo lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pelayo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corbett at a distance.
Pelayo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pelayo tries to avoid it but Corbett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pelayo to the ground. Pelayo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Corbett swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelayo.#T1#
Corbett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pelayo but Pelayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Pelayo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corbett is defended easily by Pelayo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbett fails with the takedown
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Dino Pelayo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#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.
Pelayo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corbett looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Pelayo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pelayo cracks Corbett with a nice body shot.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbett or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
A short body shot lands from Pelayo as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Pelayo pulls guard effortlessly.
Pelayo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corbett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T3#
Pelayo wants to sweep here but Corbett controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pelayo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corbett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Corbett 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.
Pelayo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Corbett 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.
Pelayo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Corbett postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Corbett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corbett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pelayo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Corbett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pelayo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Corbett, into his guard. #REVB#
Pelayo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pelayo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pelayo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo 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#
Pelayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pelayo lands a right hook to the body.
Pelayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corbett circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Pelayo clinches up with Corbett and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pelayo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pelayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Pelayo lands a nice hook to Corbett's body. Corbett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pelayo tries to clinch there but Corbett circles away.
Corbett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pelayo defends it nicely.
Pelayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pelayo cracks a nice hook into Corbett's ribs.
Pelayo leaves Corbett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Corbett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corbett keeps the fight on the outside.
As Pelayo tries to get set, Corbett tries to push him back and clinch up but Pelayo manages to avoid the attempt.
Corbett dives in for a single leg takedown but Pelayo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pelayo darts in trying to clinch
and Corbett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corbett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pelayo but Pelayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corbett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pelayo defends well and Corbett ends up having to push Pelayo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pelayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James Corbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corbett swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Pelayo has Corbett up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pelayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pelayo lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
A short body shot lands from Pelayo as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Pelayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pelayo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Dino Pelayo!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Dino Pelayo!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Dino Pelayo!
Dino Pelayo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ROTI-02
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Young closes the distance and clinches up with Pelayo, looking for a takedown. Young pushes Pelayo against the cage but Pelayo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Young gets tackled into the cage by Pelayo. Pelayo maintains the clinch.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Young taking a breather.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Young tries to pull guard but Pelayo holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Pelayo jumps into guard, dragging Young to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young won't allow Pelayo to sweep him here.
Pelayo is working hard here to advance position.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelayo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.#T1#
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Pelayo is retaining full guard.
Pelayo lands a decent shot there.#SUB#
Pelayo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Pelayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pelayo keeps the fight on the outside.
Young tries for a takedown but Pelayo circles away easily
and Pelayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dino Pelayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aitken Young.#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.#CL#
Pelayo has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Young tries to circle away but Pelayo has him pinned against the cage.
Pelayo lands with a right to the head.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pelayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Young is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pelayo is defending well.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Pelayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pelayo as the two fighters clinch.
Young 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.
Young drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pelayo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Young looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pelayo lands with a short shot to the head.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
Young blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Young prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Young trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pelayo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelayo is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelayo is working Young over against the cage.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pelayo.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Pelayo pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young trying to control the position but instead, Pelayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Young into the cage.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Young stalls.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pelayo counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Pelayo connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Young shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Young was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Young is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pelayo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pelayo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pelayo, who protects the arm well.
Pelayo can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Pelayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Pelayo is looking for a sweep.
Pelayo connects with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Young is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pelayo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Young trying to control the position but Pelayo is working away. #T3#
Pelayo is looking for a sweep.
Pelayo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pelayo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young wants to control the pace but Pelayo is squirming around nicely.
Pelayo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Young is keen to just control but Pelayo is a slippery customer.#T4#
Pelayo missing with punches from the bottom.
Pelayo is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Young wants to work for an arm triangle but Pelayo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pelayo trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Young is trying to work for a kimura but Pelayo is defending well.
Pelayo wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aitken Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Young thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pelayo if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD2#
Pelayo tries to sprawl but Young drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pelayo is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young is trying to control the action in half guard but Pelayo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pelayo trying to control but Young postures up.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo is not content to let Young control the position.#SUB2#
Young is looking for a kimura but Pelayo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage. #T1#
Pelayo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pelayo.
Young throws a big elbow that misses.
Aitken Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pelayo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pelayo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Young wants to control from the top but Pelayo keeps moving.
Young might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pelayo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Pelayo tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pelayo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.#CL#
Pelayo takes the fight into the clinch.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Pelayo pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young trying to control but Pelayo is working from the bottom.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Pelayo.#T3#
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pelayo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Pelayo's legs - danger averted.
Young trying to control but Pelayo is working from the bottom.
Pelayo wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dino Pelayo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Young fails to pull guard.
Pelayo blocks a body shot from Young.
Young tries to stall but Pelayo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Young prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young tries to pull guard but Pelayo holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Dino Pelayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aitken Young.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pelayo is looking for a takedown.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Pelayo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pelayo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Pelayo!
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