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Event:
Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alaba.
st is looking to counter the offense by Alaba and move into the clinch.#TD#
st looking to score a takedown here. Alaba is defending well but st drives through and ends up in Alaba's guard.
st is in close to Alaba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
st postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alaba trying to control the position.
st throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
st is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
st chips away with some ground and pound.
Alaba wants to sweep here but st controlling him for the moment. #T1#
st is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
st lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alaba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as st controls the pace.
st postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
st chips away with some ground and pound.
st looking to pass the guard.
st throwing strikes from guard but Alaba blocks nicely.
st controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
st loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alaba wants to stand up but st is controlling him.
st is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
st in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
st prevents Alaba from getting back to his feet.
st is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alaba is pulling down on st's head. It's preventing any offense from st, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Alaba keeping full guard, as st tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
st drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
st connects with a couple of short punches.
st throwing strikes from guard but Alaba blocks nicely.
st pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alaba is keeping the position for now.
st throws an elbow that misses. Alaba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in st's guard. Nice move by Alaba!#REVB##T4#
st lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alaba wants to get back to his feet but st is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
st scoring with punches to the head and body.
st scoring with some ground and pound.
Alaba being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
st has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ge st 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#
Alaba delivers a nice body kick.
Alaba misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and st counters with a single leg into guard. Alaba didn't expect that.
Alaba wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
st is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alaba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alaba has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
st looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
st on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if st tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Alaba throws an elbow that misses. st uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alaba's guard. Nice move by st!#REVR#
st is working Alaba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
st connects with a couple of short punches.
Alaba trying to control the position.
st sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alaba's guard.
st controlling the action here. #SUB#
st is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
st trying to control the pace.
st throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alaba to regain full guard.
st postures up in Alaba's guard and throws a big left but Alaba blocks it.
st throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
st pushes down on Alaba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alaba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with st. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alaba wants to get back to full guard.
st is nestled in close to Alaba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
st is pressing down on Alaba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alaba is holding on for now.
Alaba taking some punishment here, with st in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
st is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
st seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alaba blocking the ground and pound attempt from st.
st 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.
st not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by st.#T4#
st lands strikes from half guard.
st takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
st not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, st seems content to control.
Alaba trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
st is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alaba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time st.
st prevents Alaba from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ge st dominated that second round.
That's time! st's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
st stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and st wants it to stay on the feet.
ge st is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alaba or perhaps it was just good defense by st, which made it look bad.
st keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
st half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
ge st has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Alaba.
Alaba tries to score a power double leg takedown but st sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alaba somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
st stuffs the takedown attempt from Alaba. Alaba gets slowly back to his feet.
Alaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
st is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alaba's half guard.
Alaba scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but st manages to mount him!
st content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, st cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
st cracks Alaba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
st landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Alaba is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Alaba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
st loads up with a big shot that hurts Alaba! He's pulled st in close but st has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Alaba survive? More strikes from st and Alaba is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). ge st!
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Event:
Conquest XI: Kindzal v Ryuunos
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaba.
Alaba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Young just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Young working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Young tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alaba's legs.
Young wants to take a breather but Alaba manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young distracts Alaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.#T1##SU2#
Young stands up and waves to Alaba to follow him. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alaba enables Young to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alaba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young passes Alaba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Young content to control rather than advance.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Young is pressing down on Alaba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alaba is holding on for now.
Young sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Young thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaba's head.
Young passes the guard and advances to mount!
Young with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Young controlling the pace for now.
Young dominating with strikes here.
Alaba is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Young is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Young!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Young!
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Event:
Conquest VII
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Mentally connects with a right hand. Alaba shakes it off.
Mentally scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alaba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mentally is fending him off so far but Alaba persists. Nope, Mentally circles away and we're back to standing.
Alaba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Mentally feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alaba sprawling to the canvas! Alaba rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mentally finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like David Alaba has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaba walks straight into a right hand from Mentally - that's dropped him! Mentally jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Alaba from any more punishment! Alaba complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). NoBrain Mentally!
NoBrain Mentally gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Conquest IV:
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Biernat dives in and scores a takedown into Alaba's guard.
Alaba keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Biernat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alaba dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Alaba tries to stand but Biernat is controlling from the bottom.
Biernat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alaba trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaba defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alaba connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Biernat wants to sweep here but Alaba controlling him for the moment.
Biernat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alaba's guard. #REVB#
Alaba is looking to stand up but Biernat isn't so interested in that idea.
Biernat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biernat throws a big elbow that misses.
Biernat tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaba is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Biernat stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Biernat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Biernat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biernat forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Alaba defends the submission attempt.
Alaba wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Biernat is working for a kimura but Alaba is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Alaba tries to get to full guard but Biernat has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB2#
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alaba has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Biernat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alaba sees it coming and defends easily.
Alaba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biernat is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Alaba is defending well.
Alaba tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alaba is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Alaba is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaba is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Alaba is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biernat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Biernat.
Alaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Alaba has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Alaba gets control of Biernat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alaba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaba keeping full guard, as Biernat tries to pass.
Biernat won't allow Alaba to get back to his feet.
Biernat throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Biernat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alaba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alaba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alaba! #REVR#
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biernat tries to bench press Alaba off him but Alaba keeps the position. #T1#
Alaba lands an elbow.
Alaba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biernat keeps working.
Biernat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alaba trying to control the action but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alaba off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Alaba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biernat gets his way!
#SUB2#
Biernat has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alaba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Biernat looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB2#
Biernat looking to break Alaba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alaba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biernat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Alaba fending off the submission attempt from Biernat.
Biernat keeps control of the position as Alaba tries to break free.
Alaba trying to get back to his feet but Biernat is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Biernat looking to break Alaba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alaba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biernat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alaba just trying to survive but Biernat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Biernat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Biernat looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Biernat has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alaba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Biernat is persistently looking for the submission but Alaba is defending it well.
Biernat misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Alaba is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biernat on the ground.#SUB2#
Biernat is persistently looking for the submission but Alaba is defending it well.
Alaba has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Biernat.
Alaba is trying to get back to his feet but Biernat has full control of the position and if anything, Alaba has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alaba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Biernat working for a guillotine from mount but Alaba is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Biernat is working for a guillotine from mount but Alaba frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alaba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Biernat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alaba is trying to defend but Biernat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biernat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alaba is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Biernat is working for a kimura but Alaba is defending it quite comfortably.
Alaba is trying to stand back up but Biernat is controlling him
Alaba won't allow Biernat to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Biernat wants to work for an arm triangle but Alaba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Alaba defends the submission attempt.
Alaba tries to kick Biernat off but Biernat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Biernat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Alaba is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Biernat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Biernat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alaba on his heels. He'll look to pass Alaba's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Biernat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biernat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alaba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Alaba keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Biernat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Biernat drops back looking for a leg! Alaba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaba manages to kick Biernat off! Biernat jumps back into Alaba's guard. #SUB2#
Biernat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alaba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biernat has Alaba in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaba defends it easily.#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.#SUB2#
Biernat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alaba escapes and throws Biernat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biernat sneaks back into half guard.#ES2#
Biernat manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaba. #CL#
Alaba gets a clinch.
David Alaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Biernat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alaba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biernat 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!
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