Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 147
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Alaoui shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley misses with a double jab
and Alaoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanley throws a right hand that misses
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaoui jabs at Stanley's body.
Alaoui scores with the left hand. Stanley knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanley throws a head kick that half lands.
Stanley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Alaoui throws a jab when Stanley was well out of range.
Stanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaoui misses with a low kick. #T1#
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Alaoui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanley lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaoui takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaoui throws a leg kick but Stanley checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanley misses the target.#KD#
Stanley cracks Alaoui with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alaoui looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stanley finish him? #ROC#Alaoui is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stanley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alaoui crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alaoui's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
A victorious Roger Michael Stanley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Alaoui pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zambrano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zambrano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaoui throws out the jab.
Alaoui thows a leg kick but Zambrano checks it
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alaoui throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Zambrano closes the distance but Alaoui moves to the side
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaoui.
Alaoui blocks a head kick by Zambrano. #CL2#
Zambrano rushes Alaoui and presses him up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano 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#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alaoui.
Zambrano can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Alaoui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Alaoui.
Alaoui trying to stall but Zambrano improves his position.
Alaoui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Zambrano wants the takedown. Alaoui is fighting it off but Zambrano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alaoui's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaoui keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Alaoui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zambrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zambrano trying to control but Alaoui is working from the bottom.
Zambrano advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Zambrano is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Alaoui looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zambrano gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Alaoui is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zambrano lets go of the hold and Alaoui can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darwin Zambrano!
A less than humble Darwin Zambrano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 133
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Alaoui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Alaoui throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Alaoui has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsuda scores with a body shot.
Matsuda lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuda throws an off balance right hand
and Alaoui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alaoui walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuda.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Alaoui now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alaoui circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaoui! But no joy.
Alaoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Alaoui appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuda is looking to wear down Alaoui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alaoui misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Matsuda swings for the body but Alaoui moves out of range.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaoui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Matsuda dips to his left and cracks Alaoui with an uppercut!#T2#
Matsuda lands a really nice looking cross but Alaoui seems unphased.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaoui.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alaoui looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alaoui counters with a head kick. That will keep Matsuda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Alaoui.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Matsuda gets the takedown into side control.
Matsuda landing strikes. #T3#
Alaoui struggling a bit here.
Alaoui dodges the ground and pound from Matsuda.#SUB#
Matsuda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Alaoui is looking for a sweep.
Alaoui holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Alaoui tries to improve position but can't.
Alaoui sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Matsuda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsuda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alaoui trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alaoui misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsuda lands the left hand.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Alaoui avoids it well and moves away.
Matsuda cracks a nice hook into Alaoui's ribs.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Alaoui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka Matsuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaoui manages to avoid it.
Alaoui swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Alaoui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuda.
Alaoui throws a push kick but Matsuda slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuda scores with a body shot.
A big right from Alaoui misses.
Good work by Matsuda as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaoui raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alaoui can do to turn this around?
Alaoui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuda at a distance.
Matsuda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alaoui pinned against the cage. Alaoui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Alaoui connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alaoui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaoui is just out of range.
Alaoui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaoui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuda with a body shot.
Alaoui is looking to slow Matsuda down with leg kicks.
Matsuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alaoui looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Alaoui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Matsuda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alaoui. Alaoui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alaoui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaoui manages to avoid it.
Alaoui is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alaoui lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsuda misses with a looping right.
Alaoui connects with the punch.
Matsuda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Matsuda throws a hook to the side of Alaoui's head but Alaoui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alaoui throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui with the inside leg kick.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsuda looks to land a left hand but Alaoui moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Alaoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alaoui counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Youssef Alaoui will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda'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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown into Alaoui's guard.
Alaoui is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alaoui is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsuda throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Alaoui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matsuda stands and throws Alaoui's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alaoui wants to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda 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.
Alaoui tries to buck Matsuda off but Matsuda is having none of it.
Matsuda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alaoui tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Matsuda.#T2#
Alaoui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ES2#
Alaoui throws Matsuda to one side and escapes!
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
A slow jab from Alaoui misses its intended target.
Alaoui throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown. Alaoui fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
Matsuda working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Alaoui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsuda slips nicely into half guard.
Alaoui controlling the position well.
Matsuda controlling the pace.
Alaoui is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alaoui avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alaoui tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Alaoui is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
Matsuda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alaoui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alaoui trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda is keen to just control but Alaoui is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuda 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
Our winner, Tanaka Matsuda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 126
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Alaoui.#CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alaouis head.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Alaoui throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaoui or not.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alaoui.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
Alaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alaoui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alaoui.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Alaoui lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alaoui can't break the clinch.
Alaoui taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaoui misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alaoui seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alaoui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alaoui misses with the head strike.
McGuire pushes Alaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alaoui throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Alaoui is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Alaoui into the cage.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Alaoui.
Alaoui blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Alaoui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire has Alaoui pressed against the cage, preventing Alaoui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alaoui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
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!
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Alaoui tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Alaoui is breathing heavily.
Alaoui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Alaoui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alaoui's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alaoui.
Alaoui stalling against the cage. #T3#
McGuire digs a right hand into Alaoui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alaoui's gas tank.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from Alaoui fails to land.
Alaoui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alaoui misses with some punches.
McGuire gets through Alaoui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Alaoui is rocked!#TD2#
McGuire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alaoui is trying to keep an underhook but McGuire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Oh Alaoui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire controlling the action here.
Alaoui seems to have got his legs back now.
Alaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Alaoui holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire wants to take a breather but Alaoui is having none of it. #SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaoui tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alaoui has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Alaoui makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alaoui throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McGuire forces Alaoui back against the cage and clinches.
Alaoui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alaoui lands with a left to the head.
Alaoui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alaoui lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire stalling.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Alaoui scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire pushes Alaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Alaoui goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Alaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alaoui is trying to stall.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alaoui throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alaoui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alaoui tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
McGuire works on Alaoui's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Alaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Alaoui avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire cracks Alaoui with a nice body shot.
Alaoui is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alaoui has his back to the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alaoui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alaoui scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire tries a body shot but Alaoui blocks it.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire pushes Alaoui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A short right from McGuire.
Alaoui takes a shot to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
A short left from Alaoui.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Alaoui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alaoui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alaoui 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.
McGuire thumps Alaoui with a low kick.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Alaoui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.#T4#
Alaoui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Alaoui sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Alaoui tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaoui tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Alaoui'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.
Alaoui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Alaoui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire takes a swing at Alaoui's ribcage but misses.
It appears Alaoui was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
McGuire feints and as Alaoui raises his hands in defense, McGuire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuire won't allow Alaoui to sweep him here.
Alaoui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alaoui keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is fighting to break Alaoui's control of his arms but Alaoui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Alaoui is out of range.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice sprawl there from Alaoui as McGuire shoots in.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
Youssef Alaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaoui.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Alaoui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaoui avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Alaoui seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McGuire shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alaoui is backing up but McGuire catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alaoui covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McGuire Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Green misses with a looping left.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaoui.
Green throws a body punch but Alaoui moves out of range.
A nice side step and Alaoui releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Green.
Alaoui ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alaoui has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaoui.
Alaoui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green looks to throw a body kick
and Alaoui counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaoui counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Green lands.
Green misses with a jab to the body
letting Alaoui counter with a right hand. #T1#
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alaoui throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green missing with a left hand there. Alaoui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green lands a nice hook to Alaoui's body. Alaoui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alaoui. Alaoui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Alaoui down.
Alaoui lands with a cross.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaoui defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
As Green backs off Alaoui throws a huge counter combo but Green manages to avoid it all.
Alaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Green goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Green.
Green misses with a right hand
and Alaoui counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaoui fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green is looking to wear down Alaoui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Green thows a leg kick but Alaoui checks it
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaoui takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alaoui looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Green.
Alaoui misses with a body kick.
Mike Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alaoui looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Alaoui counters with a nice body shot.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Green looks for the body kick but Alaoui saw that one coming.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green throws a body punch but Alaoui moves out of range.
Green's corner calls for a 1-2. Green obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Green throws a body punch but Alaoui moves out of range.
Green misses with a body kick.
Alaoui is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Green had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Green sizes up Alaoui with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Alaoui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Alaoui dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alaoui only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Alaoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Alaoui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaoui jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Green stuns Alaoui with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Green.
Alaoui appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alaoui is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Alaoui releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alaoui checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green takes a swing at Alaoui's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Alaoui releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Alaoui counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alaoui at a distance.
Green throws a low kick, looking for Alaoui's leg but Alaoui calmly moves out of range.
Alaoui throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green throws a lazy head kick
and Alaoui counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Green misses with a hook
and Alaoui counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaoui is just out of range.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaoui walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Green slips a jab from Alaoui.
Green misses with a left hand
and Alaoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands a front kick.
A low kick from Green misses
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alaoui defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Green is looking to chop away at Alaoui's legs.
Alaoui is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Alaoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlaoui.
Alaoui needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Alaoui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaoui! But no joy.
Alaoui throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green swings for the body but Alaoui moves out of range.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Alaoui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaoui slips under a jab from Green.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Alaoui is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Alaoui checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaoui. #T2#
Green tries to land a front kick but Alaoui steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Alaoui releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaoui.
A low kick from Green misses
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alaoui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alaoui is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
Alaoui on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mike Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green misses with a body shot
and Alaoui counters with a head kick.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Green with a nice cross.
Green 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.
Alaoui cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Alaoui throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green takes a swing at Alaoui's ribcage but misses.
Alaoui jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alaoui counters with a huge head kick that drops Green! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui!
Our winner, Youssef Alaoui, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Glanton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaoui counters with an outside leg kick.
Alaoui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glanton sizes up Alaoui with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glanton throws the left hand but Alaoui avoids the punch easily.
Glanton lands with a nice body punch.
Alaoui checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Alaoui.
Glanton throws a right hand that Alaoui ducks under and follows up with a left that Alaoui also avoids with ease.
Alaoui moves away from the strike by Glanton.
Alaoui lands a leg kick that knocks Glanton off balance momentarily.
Glanton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been told by Alaoui's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glanton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glanton lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Glanton.
A lazy left from Alaoui finds it's target.#T1#
Glanton misses with a double jab
and Alaoui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alaoui feints and then cracks Glanton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glanton down.
Glanton throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaoui.
Glanton throws out a loose jab but Alaoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glanton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alaoui checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glanton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alaoui throws a low kick but Glanton avoids it.
Glanton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alaoui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glanton throws a counter combo.
Glanton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glanton swings widly with a right hand
and Alaoui counters with a left and a right that stings Glanton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaoui checks a leg kick. #T2#
A good leg kick by Glanton.
Alaoui ducks right into an uppercut from Glanton.
Glanton throws a leg kick
and Alaoui counters with a big right hand! Oh Glanton is in trouble here! Alaoui follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui!
A relieved looking Youssef Alaoui 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Alaoui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alaoui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alaoui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barkley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Barkley backs away, Alaoui returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been informed that Barkley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alaoui clobbers Barkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alaoui swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alaoui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barkley on the side of the head.
Alaoui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Alaoui misses with a looping left.
Barkley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alaoui.
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!
Alaoui misses with a body shot.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Alaoui jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alaoui misses with a hook
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Alaoui is rocked!
Alaoui with a nice cross.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Alaoui misses
and Barkley counters with a huge right that knocks Alaoui out cold! Barkley is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
A victorious Nick Barkley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Alaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaoui.
Alaoui cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Alaoui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alaoui. #CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alaoui avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Diesel blocking some punches. #BC#
Alaoui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alaoui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alaoui throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaoui.#CL2#
Alaoui gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaoui or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alaoui takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alaoui is trying to stall.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alaoui.
A short left from Alaoui.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Alaoui shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Youssef Alaoui has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alaoui.
Alaoui is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alaoui looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alaoui looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alaoui trying to control the position but instead, Diesel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alaoui into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land. #BC#
Alaoui breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Alaoui circles away.
Alaoui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Alaoui tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alaoui blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.
Alaoui scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Alaoui fails to land.
Alaoui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alaoui dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Alaoui on the inside.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alaoui scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alaoui takes a shot to the head.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaoui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Alaoui working aggressively here.
Alaoui misses with the head strike. #T4#
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alaoui.
A short left from Alaoui.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alaoui wants to stall.
Diesel working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Alaoui is rocked!
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Alaoui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaoui is breathing heavily.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Alaoui! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alaoui lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voltsz Diesel!
Voltsz Diesel is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Voltsz Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KoF:IW - Nakagawa X Alaoui
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Alaoui scores with a jab.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaoui lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alaoui throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alaoui throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagawa wants to control but Alaoui is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Alaoui manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nakagawa.
Alaoui is controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alaoui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alaoui controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Alaoui.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Alaoui keeps moving.
Alaoui wants to sweep here but Nakagawa controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alaoui keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alaoui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaoui.
A countering left hand to the body from Alaoui misses.
Youssef Alaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alaoui in his tracks.
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alaoui.
Alaoui scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Alaoui throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Alaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.#TD#
Alaoui gets caught flat footed, as Nakagawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Alaoui manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alaoui scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Alaoui.
Alaoui lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Nakagawa.#T4#
Alaoui throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alaoui.
Alaoui lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nakagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaoui lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Alaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaoui lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa tests Alaoui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Alaoui misses.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alaoui lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Nice cross by Alaoui.
Alaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaoui.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakagawa walks into a straight right hand from Alaoui.
Alaoui throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui works the jab nicely.
Alaoui lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaoui throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alaoui misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nakagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alaoui avoids it really well and circles away.
Alaoui misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Alaoui connects with a looping right hand.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaoui lunges at Nakagawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakagawa's hand.
Alaoui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alaoui counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Alaoui.#T2#
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Alaoui plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alaoui throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaoui.
Alaoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui misses with a looping right.
Alaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Alaoui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaoui looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alaoui avoids it well and moves away.
Alaoui throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alaoui scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaoui connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alaoui looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Alaoui throws a body kick that misses.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alaoui.#T4##TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alaoui quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Alaoui defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alaoui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alaoui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakagawa's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Alaoui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakagawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alaoui has managed to get both his arms back between Nakagawa's legs - danger averted.
Alaoui showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alaoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaoui! But no joy.
Alaoui lands a nice looking body shot.
Alaoui digs a good hook to Nakagawa's body.
Alaoui lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alaoui.
Nakagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaoui lands a head kick. Nakagawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Alaoui 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.
Alaoui connects with a body shot that sends Nakagawa's belly button to the back.#T1#
Alaoui throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Alaoui cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Alaoui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alaoui.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Alaoui is quick to defend against it.
Alaoui fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alaoui avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alaoui.
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Alaoui sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Alaoui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Alaoui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alaoui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alaoui after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Nakagawa decides to pull guard.
Alaoui pushing down on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alaoui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nakagawa!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa wants to hold on but Alaoui pushes him away.
Alaoui wants to control the pace but Nakagawa is squirming around nicely.
Nakagawa can't escape the position.
Alaoui mounts Nakagawa! Really nice guard pass there!
Alaoui controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nakagawa 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaoui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alaoui controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alaoui defends well.
Alaoui controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaoui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Nakagawa moves into range and clinches up with Alaoui.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Nakagawa drags the fight down to the ground.
Alaoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alaoui is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa moves into full mount! Alaoui won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Nakagawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alaoui is surviving well by controlling Nakagawa's body position as best he can. #T1#
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakagawa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount and Alaoui is in trouble!
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot to the head.
Alaoui wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.#T2#
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alaoui wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is having none of it.
Nakagawa thowing shots but they're missing.
Nakagawa looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Nakagawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alaoui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alaoui is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alaoui wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.
Nakagawa looking to control but Alaoui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alaoui is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is having none of it.
Nakagawa throwing strikes here but Alaoui is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alaoui is looking to escape.
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.
Nakagawa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Youssef Alaoui in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Alaoui feints and then cracks Nakagawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakagawa down.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Alaoui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakagawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alaoui throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Alaoui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alaoui throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alaoui lands with a nice combination. Nakagawa backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Alaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakagawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakagawa slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alaoui tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
Alaoui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakagawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakagawa's back!
Alaoui trying to control momentarily.
Nakagawa turns into Alaoui and is now in his guard.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Alaoui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alaoui is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but Alaoui is working away.
Alaoui has his hands clasped together around Nakagawa's back. He's all about the action.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alaoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaoui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaoui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Youssef Alaoui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alaoui is pulling down on Nakagawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakagawa, at least for the moment.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Alaoui.

And that's the end of the fight!
Youssef Alaoui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alaoui 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Alaoui!
Youssef Alaoui is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Youssef Alaoui, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KoF:IW - Five X Malley
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaoui counters with a left to the body.
Alaoui chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Alaoui's belly button to the back.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alaoui. That did some damage!
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaoui lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alaoui scores with a punch to the head.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alaoui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaoui pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Alaoui follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaoui throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Alaoui back into the cage.
Wright throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Alaoui lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alaoui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
Alaoui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Alaoui scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Alaoui avoiding damage.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC2#
Alaoui manages to break the clinch.
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Wright.
Good shot there by Alaoui.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Wright drops Alaoui with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alaoui looks back up at him and smiles so Wright waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Alaoui is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a huge right that knocks Alaoui out cold! Wright is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright retains his middleweight title!
Carter Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KoF-Iron Wolf I
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Alaoui.
Good leg kick by Satake.
Satake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Alaoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Satake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Alaoui was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alaoui swinging wildly here.
Alaoui takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alaoui moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaoui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alaoui fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alaoui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Satake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaoui.
Satake ducks right into an uppercut from Alaoui. #ROC#Satake is rocked!
Alaoui cracks Satake on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Satake falls backwards against the cage. Alaoui follows up with more strikes that drop Satake to his knees. Alaoui keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Satake! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui!
An out of breath Youssef Alaoui thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Nokkau throws a combination that misses
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nokkau throws an overhand right that lands on Alaoui's shoulder, as Alaoui tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaoui! But no joy.
Nokkau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alaoui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nokkau takes one on the button.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alaoui circles away quickly and effectively.
Alaoui swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Alaoui. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaoui.
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Nokkau.
Alaoui looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nokkau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alaoui.#TD#
Nokkau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaoui pulls Nokkau in close to prevent any damage.
Nokkau tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaoui is retaining full guard.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaoui has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alaoui controlling Nokkau's posture.
Alaoui keeping moving, preventing Nokkau from controlling successfully.
Alaoui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alaoui has Nokkau pulled in close to control his posture.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alaoui is trying to control the position but Nokkau postures up.
Alaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokkau won't allow Alaoui to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaoui has wrist control.
Alaoui trying to keep a closed guard but Nokkau is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alaoui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nokkau.
Alaoui is pulling down on Nokkau's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nokkau throws a jab when Alaoui was well out of range.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Alaoui moves out of range.
A jab from Nokkau finds it's way through Alaoui's defenses.
Alaoui thuds his right hand into Nokkau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Alaoui there.
Nokkau misses with a hook.
Alaoui feints with a jab and clips Nokkau right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nokkau is sent crashing into the canvas and Alaoui leaps in for the kill! Nokkau tries to get to his feet but Alaoui is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nokkau is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui!
Youssef Alaoui seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KoF: IW GC
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Alaoui misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa avoids the head kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Alaoui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alaoui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakagawa somewhat.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaoui misses the jab.
Alaoui stalks Nakagawa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakagawa's face. Nakagawa staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakagawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaoui. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaoui misses the target.
Alaoui misses with a body kick.
Alaoui loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Alaoui has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakagawa blocks the body kick.
A big left from Alaoui misses.
Nakagawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaoui lands a right hook to the body. #T1##TD#
Nakagawa feints and as Alaoui raises his hands in defense, Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Alaoui is keeping the position.
Nakagawa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Alaoui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alaoui is looking to escape.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Alaoui defending well.
Alaoui wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alaoui is trying is best to control the position here.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Alaoui defending well.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Alaoui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nakagawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Alaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alaoui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakagawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alaoui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alaoui is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alaoui is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Alaoui throws a push kick but Nakagawa slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaoui misses the target.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Alaoui is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alaoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Alaoui scores with a jab. Nakagawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Alaoui misses.
Nakagawa shoots in and drives through. Alaoui sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Alaoui there.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaoui is just out of range.
Nakagawa throws the left hand but Alaoui avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Alaoui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alaoui tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alaoui sprawls and moves away.
Alaoui misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alaoui won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alaoui is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nakagawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alaoui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alaoui is trying to stand.
Alaoui trying to control here.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from standing back up.
Alaoui is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Alaoui is defending well.
Alaoui is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alaoui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Alaoui is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakagawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alaoui circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Alaoui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Alaoui lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Alaoui looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Alaoui misses with a head kick.
Nakagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alaoui defends well and Nakagawa ends up having to push Alaoui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nakagawa jumps guard and drags Alaoui to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Alaoui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakagawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alaoui has managed to get both his arms back between Nakagawa's legs - danger averted.
Nakagawa controls Alaoui momentarily but Alaoui frees himself. #SUB#
Nakagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alaoui gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine here but Alaoui defends easily. #T1#
Alaoui trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakagawa's guard.
Alaoui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alaoui stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaoui is looking to stand up but Nakagawa won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakagawa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Alaoui wants to stand and escape but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alaoui is looking to stand back up but Nakagawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alaoui.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaoui is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well.
Alaoui is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nakagawa stops Alaoui from getting back to his feet.
Nakagawa is trying to control. Alaoui wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alaoui tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nakagawa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Alaoui to control.#T3##SUB#
Nakagawa is working for a guillotine from mount but Alaoui frees his head quite easily.
Alaoui is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alaoui is looking to escape.
Alaoui can't escape the position.
Alaoui regains half guard.
Alaoui is looking to escape.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alaoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from standing back up. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alaoui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Alaoui is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from standing back up.
Alaoui wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Alaoui is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alaoui is controlling Nakagawa's trapped leg to prevent Nakagawa from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa has a takedown stuffed.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alaoui.
A head kick from Alaoui lands but Nakagawa takes it in his stride.
Alaoui lands the left hand.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Nakagawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alaoui 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 Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alaoui slips under a jab from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Alaoui.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Alaoui tries to bum rush Nakagawa with a series of wild strikes but Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Alaoui.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaoui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaoui throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Alaoui tries to move into range but Nakagawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alaoui lands a front kick.
Alaoui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alaoui.
Nakagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaoui with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alaoui!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakagawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alaoui looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Alaoui moves out of range as Nakagawa strikes.
Alaoui misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa throws a series of punches but Alaoui avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Alaoui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alaoui won't be happy with that.
Alaoui tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Alaoui controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Alaoui is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nakagawa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Alaoui is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alaoui just trying to survive but Nakagawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Nakagawa is persistently looking for the submission but Alaoui is defending it well. #T3#
I would not like to be Alaoui right now.
Nakagawa avoiding Alaoui 's attempts to control his hands.
Alaoui trying to get back to his feet but Nakagawa is in full control for now.
Alaoui trying to control the hands but Nakagawa breaks the grip.
Nakagawa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alaoui is trying to get back to his feet but Nakagawa has full control of the position and if anything, Alaoui has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alaoui is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Nakagawa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alaoui wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Alaoui just trying to survive but Nakagawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Alaoui do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alaoui is trying to stand back up.
Alaoui breaks Nakagawa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Alaoui pushes his legs off easily.
Alaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Youssef Alaoui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alaoui 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Alaoui!

Event: KoF:IW Underground II
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Alaoui blocks it.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alaoui throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Alaoui's head coaches at Essence Dive that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Alaoui avoids it.
Ekstrovertti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
Alaoui throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti thows a leg kick but Alaoui checks it
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wertti Ekstrovertti has been cut.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and Alaoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses the body punch
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaoui manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekstrovertti is defended easily by Alaoui.
We've been informed that Ekstrovertti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ekstrovertti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekstrovertti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaoui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Ekstrovertti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alaoui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Wertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ekstrovertti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alaoui is trying to stand.
Alaoui trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaoui's head.
Alaoui is trying to stand back up but Ekstrovertti is controlling him
Alaoui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekstrovertti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alaoui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alaoui looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Nice strikes from Ekstrovertti there.
Ekstrovertti is thwarting Alaoui's attempts to control the position.
Ekstrovertti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alaoui wants to get back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Ekstrovertti 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.
Alaoui pushes Ekstrovertti off looking to stand but Ekstrovertti dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaoui is pressing down on Ekstrovertti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaoui is retaining full guard.
Alaoui 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.
Ekstrovertti stops Alaoui from standing up.
Ekstrovertti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Alaoui keeps moving.
Alaoui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ekstrovertti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Youssef Alaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ekstrovertti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alaoui can pounce on him.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Alaoui throws a combination. Ekstrovertti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Ekstrovertti clinches.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Ekstrovertti'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.
Alaoui pushes Ekstrovertti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Alaoui swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Alaoui.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alaoui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ekstrovertti is trying to break the clinch but Alaoui has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Alaoui breaks the clinch.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaoui is just out of range.
Alaoui misses with a kick to the body.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a series of punches.
Alaoui is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Alaoui.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown but Alaoui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Alaoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaoui.#T2#
A good leg kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti throws the kick towards the body but Alaoui avoids it.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ekstrovertti looks to move away, Alaoui throws a big counter combo but Ekstrovertti just gets out of the way.
Ekstrovertti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut even more.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaoui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Alaoui misses the target.
Alaoui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Alaoui throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
That kick from Alaoui tenderised Ekstrovertti's leg. Ekstrovertti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alaoui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alaoui wants it to stay on the feet.
Alaoui half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Alaoui clobbers Ekstrovertti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
Alaoui moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alaoui moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alaoui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Youssef Alaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti misses with a left hand
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Alaoui lands a big right hand that sends Ekstrovertti crashing to the mat! Alaoui stays standing though and waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet!#ROC#Ekstrovertti is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Wertti Ekstrovertti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alaoui counters with a huge right that knocks Ekstrovertti out cold! Alaoui is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Youssef Alaoui!

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws IX
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dhalism misses with a straight left.
Alaoui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Dhalism manages to avoid it.
Alaoui blocks a head kick by Van Dhalism.
A good leg kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alaoui's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Alaoui.
Van Dhalism throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alaoui avoids the head kick by Van Dhalism.
Van Dhalism looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaoui throws a lazy right hand but Van Dhalism sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Dhalism misses with a straight left.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dhalism drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Dhalism takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaoui swings for the body but Van Dhalism moves out of range.
Van Dhalism fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaoui.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dhalism doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Alaoui tenderised Van Dhalism's leg. Van Dhalism is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Dhalism throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Alaoui lands with a good body shot.
Alaoui throws a right and a left that Van Dhalism avoids nicely.
Jab by Alaoui.#ROC2#Van Dhalism is rocked!
Alaoui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Dhalism.#KD2#
Alaoui lands a big uppercut and Van Dhalism crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Dhalism looks OK. Alaoui waves Van Dhalism back to his feet!
Oh Van Dhalism is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Alaoui counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Van Dhalism! He's just covering up as Alaoui starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock misses with the combination.
Bullock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alaoui's waist but Alaoui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bullock off to one side.
Alaoui misses with a hook
and Bullock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alaoui as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alaoui misses the target.
Alaoui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullock throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alaoui throwing a counter right hand but Bullock manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alaoui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alaoui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaoui.
Bullock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alaoui is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alaoui misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alaoui sprawls well. Alaoui wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bullock gets slowly back to his feet.
Youssef Alaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bullock.
Bullock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alaoui circles away.
A big left from Bullock misses.
Alaoui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaoui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alaoui misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Bullock there.
Bullock fails with a takedown attempt.
Bullock looks winded!

Bullock drives through and clinches with Alaoui against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock tries to pull guard but Alaoui holds him up against the cage and eventually Bullock drops back down to his feet.
Bullock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alaoui blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullock tries for a takedown but Alaoui manages to get underhooks.
Alaoui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullock tries for a takedown but Alaoui manages to get underhooks.
Bullock is working for takedown but Alaoui is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
Alaoui stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bullock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alaoui tries to stall but Bullock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alaoui swings wildly with an uppercut but Bullock uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock is trying to pull guard but Alaoui has him pressed against the cage.

Bullock decides to pull guard.
Bullock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alaoui would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaoui trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Alaoui trying to control but Bullock is working from the bottom.
Bullock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alaoui wants to control from the top but Bullock keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bullock wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Bullock moves into the clinch successfully.
Bullock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alaoui to keep the fight standing.
Alaoui just leaning against Bullock, taking a breather.
Alaoui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bullock lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charlie Bullock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bullock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alaoui cracks Bullock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bullock shoots and misses
and Alaoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullock tries to clinch up but Alaoui circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bullock tries to move into range but Alaoui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bullock shoots in looking for a takedown but Alaoui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bullock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Alaoui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bullock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock fails with the takedown.
Youssef Alaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bullock.
Alaoui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bullock is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaoui.
Charlie Bullock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullock slips a jab and a cross from Alaoui.
Alaoui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaoui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullock manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Alaoui misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Alaoui.
Bullock dives in and grabs Alaoui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alaoui pushes down on Bullock's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Alaoui misses its target.
Alaoui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullock.
Bullock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alaoui is fending him off so far but Bullock persists. Nope, Alaoui circles away and we're back to standing.
Alaoui throws a poor cross that misses

and Bullock moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock wants to take the fight to the mat but Alaoui manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bullock can't get the takedown.
Alaoui has a couple of punches blocked by Bullock.
Alaoui throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullock.
Alaoui tries to stall but Bullock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alaoui scores with a shot to the side of Bullock's head.
Bullock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alaoui gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bullock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alaoui prevents the takedown attempt.
Bullock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alaoui fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Bullock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alaoui misses with an uppercut. Bullock saw that one coming.
Alaoui wants to clinch.
Bullock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alaoui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alaoui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bullock somewhat.
Charlie Bullock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui jabs at Bullock's body.
Bullock stalks Alaoui and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alaoui's face. Alaoui staggers backwards, shaken.
Alaoui scores with the left hand. Bullock knows he should have avoided that one.
Bullock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alaoui tries to avoid it but Bullock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alaoui to the ground. Alaoui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Alaoui finds it's target.
Alaoui lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alaoui tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullock moves out of range as Alaoui strikes.
Alaoui misses with a looping right.
Alaoui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullock can do to turn this around?
Bullock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Alaoui dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bullock looks to land a combination but Alaoui avoids it well.
Alaoui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alaoui throws a shot to the body.
Alaoui connects with a looping right hand.

Bullock clinches up against the cage.
Alaoui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Youssef Alaoui has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bullock has Alaoui pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alaoui manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bullock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alaoui after a bit of a struggle.
Youssef Alaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bullock.
Alaoui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bullock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bullock can't break the clinch.

Bullock manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock fails with a takedown attempt.
Bullock misses with a double jab.
Alaoui throws a jab when Bullock was well out of range.
Bullock staying out of range there.
Bullock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alaoui.
Alaoui scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullock in his tracks.
Bullock walks into a stiff left hand from Alaoui.
The fighters circling - Alaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Alaoui.
Bullock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bullock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alaoui swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bullock counter with a right hand.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Bullock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullock has his takedown stuffed
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
Bullock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaoui wants to clinch up but Bullock keeps it at a distance.
Bullock moves out of range of the strikes.
Youssef Alaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Alaoui. Beautiful body shot.

Alaoui closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui misses with the head strike.
Bullock blocking some punches.
Alaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alaoui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alaoui working aggressively here.
Bullock blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alaoui.
Alaoui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullock.
Bullock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alaoui gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alaoui lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Alaoui.
Bullock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alaoui just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui trying to stall but Bullock improves his position.
Alaoui lands with a short shot to the head.
Alaoui stalling in the clinch but Bullock improves position.
Alaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Alaoui misses with some punches.
Alaoui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
Alaoui is pressed up against the cage. Bullock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alaoui down to the mat. Alaoui avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bullock shoots in and drives through. Alaoui sprawls well.
As Bullock tries to get set, Alaoui tries to push him back and clinch up but Bullock manages to avoid the attempt.
Bullock swats away the attempt to clinch by Alaoui.
Jab from Alaoui.

And that's the end of the fight!
Youssef Alaoui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alaoui has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Alaoui!

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