Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 44
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Alpha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Alpha looks to move away, Kiki throws a big counter combo but Alpha just gets out of the way.
Alpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiki is just out of range.
Repa Kiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiki was well out of range. Poor timing from Alpha.#TD#
Kiki scores with a takedown into Alpha's guard.#SUB2#
Alpha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiki defends well.
Alpha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alpha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kiki has passed into side control.
Alpha is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kiki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha struggling a bit here.
Alpha tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Alpha struggling a bit here.
Alpha is holding Kiki down, trying to stall.
Alpha trying his best to control but Kiki has mounted him.
Alpha wants to hold on but Kiki pushes him away.
Alpha is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
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.
Alpha tries to hold on but Kiki pushes him away.
Kiki prevents Alpha from getting the reversal.
Alpha is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alpha wants to control but Kiki is having none of it.
Alpha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alpha flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Alpha is working to get back to half guard.
Alpha wants to control but Kiki is having none of it.#T3#
Alpha regains half guard.
Kiki wants to pass to mount but Alpha is defending the position. #SUB2#
Alpha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kiki pulls his head out easily.
Alpha missing with punches from the bottom.
Alpha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alpha wants to get back to full guard but Kiki has passed into side control.#T4#
Alpha is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kiki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alpha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alpha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alpha looking to sit in guard and control but Kiki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Alpha throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kiki uses it to pass to side control.
Alpha tries to buck Kiki off but Kiki is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alpha can't do much from the bottom here.
Alpha is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kiki is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repa Kiki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kiki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alpha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Kiki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kiki pushes down on Alpha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alpha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alpha.
Kiki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiki preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alpha's head.
Alpha tries to strike from the bottom.
Alpha wants to hit a switch here but Kiki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alpha there!
Alpha tries to hold on but Kiki postures up.#T1#
Kiki is landing with some decent strikes but Alpha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Alpha has been cut.
Alpha is trying desperately to improve position.
Alpha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alpha is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Alpha wants to hold on but Kiki pushes him away.
Alpha regains half guard.
Kiki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alpha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiki is working away from the top position though.
Alpha is trying to control but Kiki manages to pass to mount!
Kiki punching from mount but Alpha doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alpha is working to get back to half guard.
Repa Kiki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Alpha wants to control but Kiki is having none of it.
Alpha is trying desperately to improve position.
Alpha tries to hold on but Kiki postures up.
Alpha working to try and regain half guard.
Kiki throws some wild stikes that Alpha manages to avoid easily.
Alpha is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Alpha regains half guard.
Kiki is thwarting Alpha's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Alpha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alpha trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alpha throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alpha trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repa Kiki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alpha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alpha takes a swing at Kiki's ribcage but misses.
Kiki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alpha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiki.
Kiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Alpha tries to sprawl out of it but Kiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alpha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Kiki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Alpha looking for subs from the bottom but Kiki mounts him!
Alpha wants to hold on but Kiki pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiki prevents Alpha from getting the reversal.
Kiki avoids the attempt from Alpha to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kiki working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#
That has opened up Eddie Alpha's cut even more.
Alpha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BOOM! Kiki connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Alpha is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Eddie Alpha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Alpha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Repa Kiki!
A relieved looking Repa Kiki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RapidFC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Alpha swinging wildly here. #CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Alpha up against the cage.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alpha smiles and moves away.
Schmidt misses with a takedown
and Alpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Alpha scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alpha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt darts in looking for a takedown but Alpha gets double underhooks and turns Schmidt into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Schmidt throws a lazy head kick
and Alpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alpha blocks a head kick by Schmidt .
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alpha's half guard.
Schmidt prevents Alpha from improving his position.
Alpha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt .
Alpha is trying to control but can't.
Schmidt wants to pass to mount but Alpha is defending the position.
Alpha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alpha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Alpha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schmidt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schmidt tries to control but Alpha wriggling away.
Alpha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schmidt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha gets full guard.
Alpha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmidt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alpha keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Alpha trying to control the position here.
Alpha looking for a sweep. Not yet Alpha, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alpha's head.
Alpha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alpha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt won't allow Alpha to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schmidt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmidt trying to control the action but Alpha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alpha is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Alpha misses.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alpha throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Alpha back into the cage.
Alpha tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
Schmidt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alpha tries to stall but Schmidt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alpha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling him.#TD#
Schmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Schmidt wants to control the position but Alpha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alpha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alpha stops Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt taking some punishment here, with Alpha in his half guard.
Schmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfred Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alpha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Schmidt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alpha doesn't defend quickly enough and Schmidt has managed to lock this one up! Can Alpha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schmidt on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manfred Schmidt !
In his post fight interview, Manfred Schmidt gave a big smile as he said 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 18
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Alpha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Wanker counters with a single leg into guard. Alpha didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alpha trying to keep a closed guard but Wanker is proving a slippery customer.
Wanker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alpha wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wanker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alpha looking for a sweep. Not yet Alpha, not yet.
Wanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alpha is keeping the position for now.
Alpha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alpha can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Alpha wants to reverse the position here. Wanker has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Alpha is forced to tap! Alpha looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Orla Wanker!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Klushinwa shoots for a takedown but Alpha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alpha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alpha swats away the attempt to clinch by Klushinwa.
Klushinwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alpha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Klushinwa pushes Alpha up against the cage in a clinch.
Alpha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Klushinwa is controlling him.#BC2#
Klushinwa breaks from the clinch.
Klushinwa wants to clinch
and Alpha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klushinwa is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it. #CL2#
Klushinwa gets a clinch.
Alpha can't break the clinch.
Klushinwa keeps control of Alpha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klushinwa unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Alpha tries to break the clinch but Klushinwa is controlling the position.
Alpha misses with some punches. #BC#
Alpha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Klushinwa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alpha's guard.
Klushinwa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Klushinwa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alpha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klushinwa has managed to get both his arms back between Alpha's legs - danger averted.
Alpha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Klushinwa controls the pace.#SUB#
Alpha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Alpha working for submissions but it's allowed Klushinwa to get to half guard.
Klushinwa is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Klushinwa 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alpha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klushinwa pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Alpha looking for submissions off his back.
Klushinwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alpha wants to get back to full guard but Klushinwa has mounted him!
Alpha is looking to get to half guard.
Alpha wants to hold on but Klushinwa pushes him away.
Klushinwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Klushinwa avoids the attempt from Alpha to control.#T4#
Klushinwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alpha is working to get back to half guard.
Klushinwa controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alpha wants to hold on but Klushinwa pushes him away.
Alpha is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yanji Klushinwa dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Klushinwa forces Alpha back against the cage and clinches.
Klushinwa has Alpha pressed against the cage, preventing Alpha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alpha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klushinwa is keeping busy.
Klushinwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alpha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alpha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klushinwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alpha throwing a counter right hand but Klushinwa manages to avoid it.
Alpha blocks a head kick by Klushinwa.
Klushinwa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klushinwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klushinwa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alpha dodges the punch combination from Klushinwa.
A jab from Klushinwa misses.
Alpha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Klushinwa tries to clinch up
enabling Alpha to counter with a crisp jab.
Klushinwa wants to clinch
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klushinwa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alpha counters with a one-two to the body.
Alpha misses with a few strikes there.
Klushinwa wants to counter the offense by Alpha and move into the clinch position.
Alpha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Klushinwa shoots in and bounces Alpha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Alpha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klushinwa passes into half guard. #T2#
Klushinwa controlling the action here.
Alpha gets back to full guard.
Klushinwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alpha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alpha tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB#
Alpha has his foot on Klushinwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klushinwa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alpha looking for a guillotine here but Klushinwa defends easily. #SUB#
Alpha has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Klushinwa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alpha.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alpha wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alpha is trying to get back to his feet.
Alpha is looking to reverse the position.
Yanji Klushinwa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klushinwa is staying tight to Alpha's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alpha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klushinwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Klushinwa stalls from top position.
Alpha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klushinwa slows the pace down in half guard.
Klushinwa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alpha!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Klushinwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alpha avoids it really well and circles away.
Klushinwa throws out a loose jab but Alpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klushinwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eddie Alpha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eddie Alpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Klushinwa lands a really nice looking cross but Alpha seems unphased.
Alpha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Klushinwa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klushinwa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alpha.
Alpha is looking to break free of the clinch but Klushinwa has double underhooks.
Alpha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Klushinwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD2#
Klushinwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klushinwa controlling from side mount.
Klushinwa is continuing to stall.
Alpha is looking for a sweep.
Alpha is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Alpha wants to control but Klushinwa postures up.
Alpha is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Klushinwa is controlling him well.
Alpha is trying to improve his position.
Alpha seems a little lost for a moment, as Klushinwa dominates the positioning.
Alpha is trying to control Klushinwa's posture but Klushinwa avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alpha tries to bench press Klushinwa off him but Klushinwa keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klushinwa controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eddie Alpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Klushinwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alpha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Alpha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klushinwa is aware though and is defending well.
Klushinwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Alpha working for submissions but it's allowed Klushinwa to get to half guard.
Alpha is looking to get back to full guard here but Klushinwa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Klushinwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alpha is pushing Klushinwa's head away, looking to escape. Klushinwa manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Alpha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klushinwa staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alpha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yanji Klushinwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klushinwa 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yanji Klushinwa!
Yanji Klushinwa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RapidFC 31
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Swango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alpha.
Alpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swango looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alpha misses with a lunging right hand
and Swango counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Alpha has been cut.
Swango has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alpha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Alpha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alpha looking to sit in guard and control but Swango gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Swango avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swango won't allow Alpha to sweep him here.
Alpha trying to control the position. #SUB#
Alpha working for a triangle but Swango defends it easily. #T1##SU2#
Swango decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michael Swango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swango swinging wildly here.
Alpha throws an off balance right hand
and Swango counters with a straight right hand.
Swango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alpha has his takedown stuffed
and Swango counters with a series of strikes. Alpha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Swango scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Alpha is rocked!
Alpha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango pounces like a tiger and cracks Alpha with a vicious hook! Alpha is down but not out! Swango follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Swango!
Michael Swango decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 6
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Carter wants to clinch up but Alpha keeps it at a distance.
As Carter backs off Alpha throws a huge counter combo but Carter manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alpha misses with a double jab.
As Alpha tries to get set, Carter tries to push him back and clinch up but Alpha manages to avoid the attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter tries to clinch but Alpha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alpha avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alpha scores with a decent looking hook.
Alpha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Alpha and move into the clinch.
Carter takes one on the button.#T2#
Alpha shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alpha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alpha sprawls and moves away.#KD2#
Alpha throws a left that rocks Carter and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Alpha dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Carter regain composure! #ROC2#
Carter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kelly Carter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Alpha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alpha trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter tries to escape but Alpha is in control.
Alpha sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Carter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Alpha lands some shots froms side control.
Alpha remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Alpha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alpha in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Carter taking a bit of punishment here - Alpha scoring with strikes.
Carter tries to escape but Alpha is in control.
Alpha looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alpha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Alpha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alpha working the ground and pound.
Alpha is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alpha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alpha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelly Carter's cut.
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#
Carter dodges the punch combination from Alpha.
Alpha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Alpha does no damage.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Alpha breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Alpha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carter tries to clinch but Alpha moves away
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
Alpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter feinted with a counter takedown.
Kelly Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Alpha drops Carter with a left right combo! Alpha follows him down to the ground into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alpha cracks Carter with a big elbow.
Oh Carter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alpha landing strikes.
Alpha landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alpha trying to control the position but Carter is working away. #T2#
Carter is trying to buck Alpha off.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter is letting Alpha control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha grinds an elbow into Carter's temple. #T3#
Alpha controls the position.
Alpha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alpha is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Alpha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alpha lands a nice forearm strike.
Alpha lands an elbow.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alpha landing strikes. #T4#
Alpha taking a breather here.
Alpha working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Alpha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Alpha in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Carter is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Alpha!
Eddie Alpha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Swango connects with a jab.
Alpha throws a shot from downtown. Swango moves away and avoids it.
Swango throws a right and a left that Alpha avoids nicely.
Swango misses with an uppercut.
Alpha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Alpha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Alpha has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alpha 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.
Swango misses the jab.
Alpha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swango counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alpha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swango throws a hook but Alpha avoids it easily.
Alpha with the counter takedown but Swango avoids it easily.
Alpha slips a straight right by Swango.#T1#
Alpha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch but Swango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alpha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Swango.
Swango scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Alpha is rocked!
Swango drops Alpha with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alpha! Swango dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Swango!
Michael Swango thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alpha was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alpha has control of Schmidt 's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.
Schmidt stands and throws Alpha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schmidt wants to control but Alpha is keeping him busy.
Alpha looks to move to half guard but instead Schmidt has passed into mount! Damn!
Alpha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alpha is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha is bucking up trying to escape but Schmidt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schmidt wants to control the pace but Alpha is squirming around nicely.
Alpha tries to hold on but Schmidt postures up.
Alpha is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Schmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alpha is looking to escape.
Schmidt punching from mount but Alpha doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alpha is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Alpha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schmidt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schmidt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schmidt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmidt trying to control but Alpha is having none of it. #T2#
Schmidt landing shots from mount.
Alpha is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alpha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alpha!
Alpha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Alpha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alpha has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt 's legs - danger averted.
Alpha trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Alpha stands and steps away. Schmidt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt - Alpha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Schmidt backs off Alpha throws a huge counter combo but Schmidt manages to avoid it all.
Schmidt dives in and grabs Alpha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alpha pushes down on Schmidt 's head and hops out.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt
and Alpha counters with a left and a right that stings Schmidt .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alpha stuffs the takedown.
Alpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Alpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alpha down. #CL#
Schmidt gets a clinch.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt can't get the takedown.
Alpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alpha gets underhooks to prevent Schmidt 's takedown attempt.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt has Alpha pressed against the cage, preventing Alpha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Alpha'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.
Schmidt fails to pull guard.
Alpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alpha walks away with a smile on his face. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alpha.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Alpha circles away easily
and Alpha counters with a left and a right that stings Schmidt .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alpha loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Schmidt fails to land the takedown.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Schmidt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schmidt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alpha pulls Schmidt in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmidt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schmidt wants to pass the guard but Alpha is keeping the position.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alpha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schmidt has passed into side control.
Schmidt looks up at the clock and then as Alpha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schmidt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmidt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Alpha is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt controls the position.
Alpha taking a bit of punishment here - Schmidt scoring with strikes.
Alpha tries to buck Schmidt off but Schmidt is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Alpha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manfred Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alpha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2##SUB#
Schmidt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alpha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alpha wants to control but Schmidt postures up.
Alpha is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Alpha is not content to let Schmidt control the position.
Schmidt slows the pace down. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alpha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Alpha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alpha stops Schmidt from passing to mount.
Alpha struggling a bit here.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Alpha is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha stops Schmidt from passing to mount.
Alpha is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alpha is pushing Schmidt 's head away, looking to escape. Schmidt manages to hold on to the position though.
Alpha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmidt landing a few strikes.
Alpha tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schmidt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schmidt landing punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
Schmidt trying to control but Alpha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that second round.
That's time! Schmidt 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Alpha shows good takedown defense.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Manfred Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt with a poor takedown
and Alpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alpha's half guard.#ES2#
Alpha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Schmidt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Alpha tries to circle away but Schmidt has him pinned against the cage.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alpha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Alpha as Schmidt shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alpha was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alpha wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schmidt manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVB#
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Alpha's hands, connecting with Alpha's forehead.
Schmidt trying to control from half guard but Alpha is working away.
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Alpha keeps trying to improve his position.
Alpha won't allow Schmidt to pass to mount.
Alpha is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alpha wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Schmidt is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alpha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alpha trying to control from the bottom.
Alpha is doing well to control the position and prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Schmidt wants to take a breather but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Alpha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alpha trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alpha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidt shoots and misses
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alpha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Schmidt 's head coaches at IFA: Performance Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alpha defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alpha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alpha avoids it really well and circles away.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Schmidt shoots for a double leg takedown but Alpha sprawls well. He's pushed Schmidt 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Alpha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Schmidt 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Alpha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alpha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Alpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alpha 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Alpha!

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Alpha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alpha duly obliges.
Alpha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ollie OCallaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OCallaghan on the side of the head.
Alpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Alpha.
We've been told by Alpha's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alpha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OCallaghan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Alpha both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
OCallaghan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OCallaghan.
OCallaghan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alpha defends well and OCallaghan ends up having to push Alpha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alpha appears to be looking for a big counter.
OCallaghan fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Alpha misses the target.#T1#
OCallaghan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OCallaghan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Alpha to counter with a crisp jab.
Eddie Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie OCallaghan.
OCallaghan shoots in and drives through. Alpha sprawls well.
OCallaghan moves in looking to clinch but Alpha pushes him off.
OCallaghan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alpha scores with a crisp jab that stopped OCallaghan in his tracks. #T2#
Alpha throws a series of punches but OCallaghan moves out of range. #TD#
Alpha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OCallaghan's half guard.
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!
OCallaghan is trying to control but can't.
Alpha slows the pace down in half guard.
Alpha is pressing down on OCallaghan's thigh, looking to free his foot. OCallaghan is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Alpha.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alpha lands a nice short elbow.
OCallaghan gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
OCallaghan working for a triangle but Alpha defends it easily. #SUB2#
OCallaghan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alpha is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OCallaghan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alpha wants to control from the top but OCallaghan keeps moving.
Alpha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
OCallaghan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OCallaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alpha. #T4##SUB2#
OCallaghan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alpha wants to control from the top but OCallaghan keeps moving.
OCallaghan working a defensive guard here.
OCallaghan is adopting a defensive guard.
OCallaghan keeping moving, preventing Alpha from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alpha 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#
OCallaghan looks to land a combination but Alpha avoids it well.
Alpha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alpha connects with a single shot there.
Alpha lands a head shot.
Alpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles OCallaghan. OCallaghan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
OCallaghan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallaghan has Alpha pressed against the cage, preventing Alpha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Alpha.
Alpha has had enough of the clinch but OCallaghan keeps him there for the moment.
Alpha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OCallaghan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##BC#
Alpha manages to break the clinch.
OCallaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
OCallaghan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alpha tries to avoid it but OCallaghan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alpha to the ground. Alpha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eddie Alpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Alpha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OCallaghan eats them both and turns towards Alpha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Alpha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OCallaghan sprawls well initially but Alpha persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
OCallaghan kicks Alpha off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alpha but Alpha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As OCallaghan looks to move away, Alpha throws a big counter combo but OCallaghan just gets out of the way.
Alpha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alpha connects with the punch.#T2#
Alpha lands an overhand right.
OCallaghan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eddie Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie OCallaghan.
OCallaghan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alpha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alpha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from OCallaghan misses.#T3#
OCallaghan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alpha.
OCallaghan tries for a takedown but Alpha circles away easily
and Alpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alpha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alpha connects with a right hand. OCallaghan shakes it off.
Alpha lands with an overhand left.
Alpha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OCallaghan is still on wobbly legs! Can Alpha finish him?
OCallaghan shoots in but Alpha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OCallaghan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Alpha connects with a body shot.
OCallaghan walks into a stiff left hand from Alpha.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Alpha and sends OCallaghan crashing to the mat! Alpha follows him down to the mat - OCallaghan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alpha throwing shots but OCallaghan is blocking nicely.
Alpha lands with a punch from half guard.
OCallaghan wants to control but Alpha is keeping busy.
Alpha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alpha dominated that second round.
That's time! Alpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
OCallaghan shoots in but Alpha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alpha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OCallaghan.
A little feinted left hand from Alpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alpha as he avoids it easily.
Eddie Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie OCallaghan.
Alpha cracks OCallaghan with a right hand to the side of the head.
OCallaghan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alpha is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for OCallaghan.
Alpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Alpha drops OCallaghan with a nice combination! Alpha dives into OCallaghan's guard, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alpha postures up.
Alpha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alpha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Alpha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OCallaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alpha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alpha got a little sloppy there for a moment and OCallaghan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alpha has managed to get both his arms back between OCallaghan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OCallaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alpha works over OCallaghan with some ground and pound from guard.
Alpha's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Alpha got a little sloppy there for a moment and OCallaghan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alpha has managed to get both his arms back between OCallaghan's legs - danger averted.
OCallaghan keeping moving, preventing Alpha from controlling successfully.
Alpha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OCallaghan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Alpha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alpha stands up out of OCallaghan's guard for a moment - OCallaghan manages to land a nice upkick.
Eddie Alpha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alpha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OCallaghan is adopting a defensive guard.
Alpha wants to pass the guard but OCallaghan is keeping the position.
OCallaghan keeping moving, preventing Alpha from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
OCallaghan shoots for a takedown but Alpha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alpha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OCallaghan checks it well.
OCallaghan is looking for the big counter here.
OCallaghan fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by OCallaghan or perhaps it was just good defense by Alpha, which made it look bad.
Alpha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alpha leaves OCallaghan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eddie Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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.
Alpha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
OCallaghan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OCallaghan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alpha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alpha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alpha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
OCallaghan fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Alpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alpha 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Alpha!

Event: Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Alpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alcantara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcantara darts in trying to clinch
and Alpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Alpha throws a shot to the body.
Alpha swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcantara.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara throws a looping overhand right but Alpha ducks down to avoid it.
Alpha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Alcantara misses.
Alpha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcantara defends it well.#T1#
Alpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Alpha catches Alcantara right on the button with a cross.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses.
Alpha wants to break free but Alcantara has control.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alpha 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.
Alpha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcantara lands an elbow inside that Alpha shrugs off.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alpha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Alcantara fails to land.
Alpha wants to break free but Alcantara has control.
Alcantara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
Alcantara being controlled against the cage.
Alpha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Alpha breaks the clinch.
Alpha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcantara is fending him off so far but Alpha persists. Nope, Alcantara circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
A left and a right from Alpha both land. Nice combination.
Alpha looks to land a right hand but Alcantara moved out of range.
Alcantara ducks under a wild hook from Alpha.
A quick step to the side and Alcantara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Alpha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcantara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alcantara slips a jab and a cross from Alpha.
Alcantara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Alpha has been cut.
Alcantara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alpha misses with a takedown
and Alcantara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Alpha is rocked!#T4#
Alpha throws a hook but Alcantara blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alcantara gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alpha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alcantara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Alcantara has him pressed against the cage.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it misses.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alpha dodges an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alcantara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alpha.
Abraham Alcantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alpha.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Alpha in his tracks for a moment.
Alpha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alcantara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alcantara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abraham Alcantara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alpha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcantara.
Alcantara wants to clinch.
Alcantara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alpha throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcantara misses the target.
Nice cross by Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alcantara as he avoids it easily.
Alcantara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alpha throws a jab when Alcantara was well out of range.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alpha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Alpha throws a right and a left that Alcantara avoids nicely.
Alpha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcantara throws a series of punches but Alpha moves out of range.
Alcantara is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Alpha with the counter takedown but Alcantara avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcantara as he connects with a hook.
Alpha misses with a double jab.
Alpha misses with a straight right.
Alcantara tries to clinch but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha throws a jab when Alcantara was well out of range.
Abraham Alcantara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Alpha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alpha swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Alcantara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcantara lands an elbow inside that Alpha shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alpha's brow.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it misses.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Alpha 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Alpha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcantara keeps control of Alpha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
Alpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Alpha lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Alpha wants to get back to striking at distance but Alcantara won't allow it.
Alcantara working Alpha over with knees to the body.
Alpha is breathing heavily.
Alpha is trying to break free.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Alpha in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Eddie Alpha's cut even more.
Alpha dodges an elbow strike from Alcantara.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alpha's brow.
Alpha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alcantara prevents it.
Alcantara has a couple of punches blocked by Alpha.
Alpha is trying to force a seperation but Alcantara has the dominant position.
Alpha working aggressively here.
Alpha takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Eddie Alpha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Alpha in his tracks for a moment.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Alpha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alcantara obliges.
Alpha avoids the elbow strike from Alcantara, against the cage. #T4#
Alpha takes an elbow to the temple.
Alcantara missing with knees to the body.
Alpha blocks an elbow strike.
Alpha tries to circle away but Alcantara has him pinned against the cage.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Alpha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alcantara.
Alcantara misses with an elbow over the top.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alpha taking a breather.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
Eddie Alpha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Alpha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Alcantara!

Event: Rapid Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Alpha drops Jones with a big left hand and mounts him. Jones is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alpha looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jones covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Alpha!

Event: HFS 4:
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Alpha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hamed tries to clinch there but Alpha circles away. #CL2#
Alpha moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hamed breaks from the clinch.
Alpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alpha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamed tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Alpha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alpha content to control rather than advance.
Alpha is nestled in close to Hamed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alpha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alpha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alpha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alpha throwing shots but Hamed is blocking nicely.
Alpha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alpha 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. #T1#
Hamed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alpha.
Alpha working the head and body with strikes.
Hamed's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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. Alpha connects with a nice short shot to Hamed's temple.
Alpha 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alpha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alpha lands strikes from half guard.
Hamed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alpha working Hamed over with strikes.
Alpha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alpha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alpha scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Hamed taking some punishment here, with Alpha in his half guard.
Alpha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alpha lands with a punch from half guard.
Alpha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alpha in particular looking to stall.
Alpha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alpha trying to pass the guard but Hamed defending well.
Alpha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alpha drops an elbow to the side of Hamed's head. #T3#
Alpha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamed is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alpha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alpha with the ground and pound but Hamed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alpha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alpha is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamed has wrist control.
Alpha postures up and lands a big shot to Hamed's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alpha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alpha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alpha landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alpha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hamed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hamed has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Alpha tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Alpha pulls Hamed in close to prevent any damage.
Alpha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamed is one step ahead there.
Alpha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamed's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alpha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Alpha forces Hamed back against the cage and clinches.
Alpha is struggling to control the position.
Alpha goes for a takedown attempt but Hamed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mosaam Hamed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamed tries to clinch up but Alpha circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alpha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alpha misses with a two punch combination.
Alpha jabs Hamed right on the nose. Hamed blinks but takes it well.
Alpha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alpha misses with a few strikes there.
Alpha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamed pinned against the cage. Hamed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mosaam Hamed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed wants to clinch up but Alpha keeps it at a distance.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alpha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Hamed doesn't manage to clinch there - Alpha circles away.
Alpha keeps the fight on the outside.
Alpha looks for a takedown but Hamed sprawls well.
Hamed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alpha! But no joy.
Alpha throws a good cross that connects.
Alpha looks to land a right hand but Hamed moved out of range.
Hamed doesn't manage to clinch there - Alpha circles away. #CL2#
Alpha rushes Hamed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamed controls his hands. #BC2#
Alpha manages to break the clinch.
Hamed is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Hamed wants to clinch.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Hamed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alpha swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Alpha swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamed.
Alpha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alpha swinging wildly here.
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alpha scores with a jab. Hamed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamed takes one on the button.
Alpha misses the shot 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!
Hamed tries to close the distance and clinch but Alpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamed fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Alpha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alpha is keen to just control but Hamed is a slippery customer.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Alpha stalling away here and it's allowed Hamed to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hamed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alpha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamed's head.
Alpha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alpha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eddie Alpha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alpha 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.
Alpha landing some decent shots from guard.
Alpha pushes down on Hamed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Hamed tries to kick Alpha off but Alpha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alpha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alpha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamed keeps working.
Alpha lands strikes from half guard.
Alpha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alpha working the head and body with strikes.
Alpha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alpha with the ground and pound but Hamed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Alpha clinches with his opponent.
Hamed jumps guard but Alpha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamed avoiding damage as Alpha throws knees to the body.
Hamed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alpha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Hamed breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Alpha.
Alpha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamed on the side of the head.
Alpha lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Hamed is rocked!
Hamed is looking to clinch but Alpha is avoiding it.
Oh Hamed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alpha grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hamed takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Alpha cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Alpha!

Event: HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Hermansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Alpha circles away.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alpha lands with a cross.
Alpha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Olav Hermansen has been cut.
No joy there for Alpha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Hermansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermansen closes the distance and clinches up with Alpha, looking for a takedown. Hermansen pushes Alpha against the cage but Alpha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alpha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hermansen throws the left hand but Alpha avoids the punch easily.
Alpha is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hermansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olav Hermansen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alpha throws a combination. Hermansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alpha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermansen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hermansen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hermansen gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hermansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Alpha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Hermansen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alpha tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hermansen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olav Hermansen!

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