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Event:
FARTMMA 53
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Alcala shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
Sanchez sends Alcala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanchez is motioning to the referee to let Alcala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Alcala is rocked!
Alcala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Alcala looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez fakes the body blow, causing Alcala to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Alcala goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Helio Alcala had this to say: 'He was the better man, but I will be back. I still want Harumichi Bouya, I'm going to come back and make him look absolutely silly.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 48
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Alcala.
Gomez lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Alcala breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alcala gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala takes an elbow to the temple.
Gomez avoiding damage as Alcala throws knees to the body.
Alcala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez tries to work over Alcala'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.
Alcala looking to slow down the pace here.
We've been hearing reports that Alcala has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alcala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gomez 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.#T1#
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
Torry Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gomez pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Gomez to work.
Alcala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alcala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gomez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torry Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Gomez moves into the clinch.#T2#
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
Alcala blocks a body shot from Gomez. #BC2#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Alcala breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alcala!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Gomez clinches up with Alcala and pushes him back against the cage.
Alcala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alcala tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez prevents Alcala from breaking the clinch.
Alcala letting Gomez take a breather here.
Alcala tries to break free but Gomez pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Gomez landing knees to the body.
Gomez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alcala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Alcala tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez throws a nice head kick!
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws a big counter combination but Gomez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alcala jabs at Gomez's body.#CL2#
Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Alcala is looking to control Gomez's arms but Gomez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alcala has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Gomez finds it's way through Alcala's defenses. #T4#
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Alcala managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
#TD#
Alcala turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Alcala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Gomez forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gomez - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torry Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gomez lands a head kick. Alcala smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Alcala is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Alcala drops his hands momentarily and Gomez needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Alcala just on the top of the head. Alcala drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Alcala - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Torry Gomez!
During a confident post fight interview, Torry Gomez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Helio Alcala had this to say: 'He was the better man, but I will be back. I still want Harumichi Bouya, I'm going to come back and make him look absolutely silly.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Alcala drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Alcala.
Alcala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala is breathing heavily.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Dutch Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alcala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Miller is looking to chop away at Alcala's legs.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Dutch Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
A clash of legs there as Alcala blocks the low kick.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Alcala has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Alcala is controlling the position. #TD#
Alcala decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alcala keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #T3#
Alcala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Alcala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miller is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Alcala is defending the position.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Miller 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#
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alcala.
Miller throws a low kick but Alcala moves out of range easily.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Alcala thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alcala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Dutch Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Alcala clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Alcala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller swinging wildly here.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Miller.
Alcala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Alcala feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Alcala into the cage.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Helio Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Alcala checks it.
Miller throws a leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alcala checks a leg kick.
Miller tries to work over Alcala's front leg with a kick but Alcala checks it.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alcala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Alcala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala throws a counter high kick but Miller was just alert enough to avoid it.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Alcala shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Miller tenderised Alcala's leg. Alcala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Miller tries to get set, Alcala tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Alcala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alcala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alcala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Alcala avoids it.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a leg kick but Alcala checks it.
Alcala slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
#CL#
Alcala forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Alcala with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Alcala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a right and a left that Alcala avoids nicely. #T1#
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alcala wants to clinch.
Alcala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller throws a leg kick but Alcala checks it.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Miller.
#T2#
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Alcala changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Alcala saw it coming and moves away.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Miller throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
#CL#
Alcala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller wants to break free but Alcala has control.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Alcala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Alcala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller tries to circle away but Alcala has him pinned against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Alcala has him pressed against the cage.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alcala keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helio Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Miller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Saunders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alcala as he jumps to the side.
A clash of legs there as Saunders blocks the low kick.
Alcala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alcala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Saunders lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Alcala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saunders is looking to get back to his feet here but Alcala is keeping cool and he's managed to take Saunders's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saunders breaks Alcala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Saunders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alcala controlling Saunders's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Alcala is looking for a triangle but Saunders pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alcala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Alcala's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Saunders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alcala dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Alcala slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Alcala stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Alcala clinches with his opponent.
Alcala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saunders tries to pull guard but Alcala won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Alcala pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Saunders 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. #SUB#
Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Alcala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcala manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Alcala's guard.
Alcala 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.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alcala has his hands on Saunders's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Saunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alcala pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.
Alcala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Saunders throws a strike but Alcala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Alcala controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcala connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Alcala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Saunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders throws a big counter combination but Alcala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alcala is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Alcala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Saunders has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alcala off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saunders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcala tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Alcala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saunders wants to stand back up but Alcala manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Saunders manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alcala's best efforts.
Saunders moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Alcala 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.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alcala's guard. #REVR##T2#
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Alcala controls Saunders momentarily but Saunders frees himself. #SUB2#
Alcala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saunders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Alcala is pulling down on Saunders's head to control his posture. #T3#
Saunders stands up over Alcala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Alcala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alcala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Alcala blocks nicely.
Saunders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saunders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alcala's head.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Alcala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcala manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Alcala's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Saunders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Alcala throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Saunders lands a high kick!
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 Tyron Saunders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Alcala takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders goes for a takedown attempt but Alcala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcala doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Saunders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Saunders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saunders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alcala closes the distance and clinches.
Alcala tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Alcala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saunders regains guard immediately.
Alcala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Alcala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alcala manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders postures up.
Alcala is adopting a defensive guard.
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.#SUB#
Saunders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alcala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alcala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alcala! #REVB##T2#
Alcala tries to advance to mount but Saunders denies him.
Alcala wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Alcala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saunders tries to buck Alcala off but Alcala is having none of it.#T3##SU2#
Alcala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alcala has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Saunders counters by clinching up.
Alcala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saunders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Alcala manages to get underhooks.
Saunders is trying to drag Alcala to the mat but Alcala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcala is pressed up against the cage. Saunders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alcala down to the mat. Alcala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alcala tries for a takedown but Saunders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alcala.
Helio Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Saunders stuffs the takedown.
Alcala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saunders counters with a three punch combo that has Alcala backing up. Alcala nods at Saunders to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saunders is defended easily by Alcala.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Helio Alcala.
I think Alcala 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Alcala!
After the fight, Helio Alcala was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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