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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rees connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vincent Rees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Alvarez.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Rees.
Rees uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvarez has time to react.
Rees misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Rees. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Rees avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rees continues to drive forward.
It looked like Rees wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Rees cracks Alvarez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alvarez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rees finish him?
#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez leaves his chin hanging out and Rees seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Alvarez crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Rees! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Galvao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galvao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Galvao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galvao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Galvao 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#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Alvarez's guard. #SUB2#
Galvao drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Galvao seems to have locked his on tight now - Alvarez screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Galvao, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andre Galvao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Alvarez gets a double leg takedown into Galvao's guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Galvao has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
#SUB#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Alvarez 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#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Alvarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galvao dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Alvarez's guard. #SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galvao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galvao has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Galvao 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. #SUB2#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galvao is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Galvao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galvao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Galvao 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. #T2##SUB#
Galvao 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. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.#SUB#
Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Galvao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galvao has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Galvao throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alvarez's body to avoid the submission. Alvarez has instead reached around Galvao's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alvarez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Alvarez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanford is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanford avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Sanford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford keeping control of the position.
Sanford looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanford defends it well. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Alvarez is thwarting Sanford's attempts to control the position.
Sanford tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is thwarting Sanford's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanford wants to get back to full guard.
Sanford trying to control here.
Sanford is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Alvarez is staying active.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Sanford is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanford is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sanford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanford looking to control.
#SUB#
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Sanford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanford manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Sanford's guard.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sanford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sanford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanford looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Sanford is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Sanford has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joeseph Sanford! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Galvao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alvarez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Galvao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Galvao seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Galvao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is pressing down on Galvao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Galvao drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Galvao seems to have locked his on tight now - Alvarez screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Galvao, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andre Galvao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobby throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Bobby.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bobby jabs at Alvarez's body.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Bobby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobby pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Bobby throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby misses with a straight right.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bobby's waist but Bobby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez looks winded!
Bobby misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Bob Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby with a hook.
Bobby misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bobby leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bob Bobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Alvarez.#T1#
A big right from Bobby misses.
Bobby throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Bobby avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Bobby as Alvarez shoots in.
A big right from Bobby misses.
Bobby misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Bobby avoids it easily.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bobby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobby swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Bobby.
Bobby lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand. #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobby finish him?
Bob Bobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Bobby.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.#T2#
Bobby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarez.
Bobby closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Alvarez! Bobby dives in looking to finish! Alvarez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Bobby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Kafka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Kafka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kafka avoids it really well and circles away.
Franz Kafka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Alvarez.
Kafka stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Kafka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Kafka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kafka counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Kafka sprawls well.#T1#
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Kafka sprawls well.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kafka as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kafka is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Kafka circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez looks winded!
Kafka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvarez shoots in but Kafka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kafka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kafka feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kafka tried to counter with a leg kick but Alvarez avoided it.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Kafka counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##CL#
Kafka clinches.
Kafka lands an elbow just above Alvarez 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kafka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Kafka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kafka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kafka lands a nice looking body kick.
Kafka lands with a hook. Alvarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses.
Kafka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kafka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kafka as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Kafka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kafka misses with a wild combination.
Kafka misses with the combination.
Kafka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kafka throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
Kafka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kafka scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Alvarez dives in and grabs Kafka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kafka pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Kafka appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Kafka.
Kafka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvarez takes a step back to recover.
Kafka misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kafka throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Kafka.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kafka digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Johan Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Kafka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kafka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Kafka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kafka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kafka as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kafka swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kafka clinches up against the cage.
Kafka throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Kafka breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kafka lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kafka pinned against the cage. Kafka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kafka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franz Kafka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Alvarez.#T1#
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kafka defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Kafka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kafka is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kafka is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Kafka circles away and we're back to standing.
Franz Kafka is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kafka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kafka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kafka breaks the clinch.
Kafka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Kafka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kafka tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Kafka.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kafka throws a combination. Alvarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Kafka.
#CL#
Kafka has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kafka breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kafka has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kafka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kafka breaks the clinch.
Kafka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Franz Kafka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kafka closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kafka manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Kafka.
Alvarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kafka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alvarez.#CL#
Kafka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kafka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kafka - that will leave a mark!
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kafka avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kafka. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Kafka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Kafka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kafka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Kafka.
Kafka misses with a wild combination.
Kafka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kafka throws a head kick that half lands.
Kafka stuffs the takedown.
Kafka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Kafka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kafka clinches up against the cage.
Kafka misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez letting Kafka take a breather here.
Kafka landing knees to the body.
Kafka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Kafka manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Kafka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kafka leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kafka. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Kafka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Franz Kafka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Kafka tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kafka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kafka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kafka.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kafka, which made it look bad.
Kafka cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Kafka stuffs the takedown.
Kafka thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kafka keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Kafka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts. #T2#
Kafka scores with a head kick.
Kafka throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Franz Kafka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kafka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Kafka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kafka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses.
Kafka thuds his shin into the meat of Alvarez's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kafka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kafka defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Kafka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kafka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez 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.#T3#
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Kafka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kafka throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kafka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Kafka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kafka sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kafka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Kafka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kafka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kafka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.#T4#
Kafka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kafka lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kafka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kafka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Kafka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kafka fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Kafka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kafka works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Kafka.
Johan Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franz Kafka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Kafka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kafka 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Kafka!
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