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Event:
CMMA 173 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses.
Algiorno misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Algiorno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Algiorno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Algiorno off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Algiorno there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Algiorno is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab from Taylor.
Algiorno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Algiorno and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Algiorno moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor jabs Algiorno right on the nose. Algiorno blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Algiorno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Algiorno avoids nicely. #T3#
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
A low kick from Algiorno is predictable there #CL2#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taylor.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Algiorno can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Algiorno scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Algiorno tries to clinch
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Algiorno.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Algiorno shakes it off.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Algiorno pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Taylor digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Algiorno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor clobbers Algiorno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Algiorno ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Good shot there by Taylor.#T1#
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Algiorno motions for Taylor to come forward. Algiorno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Algiorno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Algiorno's hands.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Algiorno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Algiorno tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
and Algiorno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Algiorno throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Algiorno only half commits.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor throws a jab when Algiorno was well out of range.#T3#
Donk. Taylor catches Algiorno right on the button with a cross.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Algiorno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Algiorno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Algiorno.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Algiorno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Algiorno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Algiorno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor cracks Algiorno with a good jab.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Algiorno 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 Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Algiorno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Algiorno is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Algiorno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Algiorno.
#T2#
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Algiorno is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
Algiorno moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor cracks Algiorno with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Algiorno.#T3#
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Algiorno's belly button to the back.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Algiorno moved out of range nicely.
Algiorno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Algiorno doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Algiorno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Algiorno misses with a leg kick.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor jabs at Algiorno's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Algiorno. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Abi Algiorno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor cracks Algiorno with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taylor!
An intense looking John Taylor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is what I've been looking for since day 1, Nadadora is a great boxer, he will sure do great things, but for now i'm the king!! Step to me motherfuckers!'. |
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Event:
CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Pacquiaooo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Algiorno is looking to chop away at Pacquiaooo's legs.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algiorno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Algiorno throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiaooo moves out of range easily.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that Algiorno avoids nicely.
Algiorno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacquiaooo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Pacquiaooo avoids nicely.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Pacquiaooo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Algiorno 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.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiaooo. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Algiorno rushes Pacquiaooo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pacquiaooo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiaooo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Algiorno connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Algiorno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno tries to clinch up.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Algiorno.
Algiorno thumps Pacquiaooo with a low kick.
Algiorno throws a leg kick but Pacquiaooo moved away.#T4#
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo misses with a combination
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Pacquiaooo lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Algiorno closes the distance and pushes Pacquiaooo back into the cage.#BC#
Pacquiaooo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Algiorno.
Algiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiaooo.
#T1#
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiaooo tries to counter with a takedown but Algiorno is quick to defend against it.
Pacquiaooo misses with a two punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Algiorno in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiaooo. #T2#
Algiorno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Pacquiaooo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Pacquiaooo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Pacquiaooo settles back down.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo is having none of it.
Pacquiaooo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
#T4#
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Pacquiaooo misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Algiorno gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiaooo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pacquiaooo swinging wildly here.
Pacquiaooo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Algiorno. That one must have hurt.
Algiorno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Algiorno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiaooo circles away quickly and effectively.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Pacquiaooo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Algiorno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiaooo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Pacquiaooo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the leg kick from Algiorno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Algiorno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Algiorno.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacquiaooo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Algiorno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Algiorno clinches.
Algiorno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Pacquiaooo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiaooo fails to land with a series of punches.
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a head kick but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
#T4#
Pacquiaooo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Algiorno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Algiorno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pacquiaooo takes a step back to recover.
Pacquiaooo 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.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abi Algiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiaooo backing up. Pacquiaooo nods at Algiorno to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Algiorno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno!
In his post fight interview, Abi Algiorno started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 142 Adam v Army Jr
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Moyles misses with a hook. Algiorno ducked under it nicely.
Moyles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moyles blocks a leg kick.
Algiorno lands a high kick!
Algiorno throws out a leg kick but Moyles moves out of range and Algiorno only half commits.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Algiorno slips a jab from Moyles.
Moyles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws a lazy right hand but Algiorno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Algiorno tries to clinch up
and Moyles counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Moyles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Algiorno avoids the body shot from Moyles.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Algiorno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moyles throws a series of punches but Algiorno avoids them all with ease.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moyles digs a good body shot into Algiorno's ribs.
A low kick lands for Algiorno.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Algiorno. Moyles shrugs it off though.
Moyles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
#T2#
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Moyles misses.
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno throws a head kick but Moyles moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
Algiorno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moyles if he has to take too many more of those.
Algiorno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Algiorno at a distance.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Moyles.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
A left lands for Moyles.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moyles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moyles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moyles throws a nice looking combination but Algiorno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Moyles. Those never looked like landing.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Algiorno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moyles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Algiorno rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Algiorno misses.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Moyles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Algiorno at a distance.
Moyles's coach down at Ludus Magnus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moyles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moyles lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Algiorno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Algiorno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Algiorno throws a low kick, looking for Moyles's leg but Moyles calmly moves out of range.
Moyles swats away the attempt to clinch by Algiorno.
Moyles lands a jab to Algiorno's midsection.
Moyles misses with a wild body shot.
As Moyles looks to move away, Algiorno throws a big counter combo but Moyles just gets out of the way.
Moyles with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moyles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moyles misses with a hook to the body
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Moyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moyles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Algiorno doesn't seem bothered though.
Moyles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moyles misses with a hook.
Algiorno motions for Moyles to come forward. Algiorno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moyles misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Moyles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moyles.
Moyles keeps the fight on the outside.
Moyles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Algiorno rushes Moyles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Moyles tries to throw a body punch but Algiorno avoids it by throwing Moyles back against the cage. #BC2#
Moyles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moyles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Moyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moyles misses with a two punch combination.
As Moyles looks to move away, Algiorno throws a big counter combo but Moyles just gets out of the way.
Moyles lands a body shot.
Mike Moyles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moyles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Moyles keeps it at a distance.
Moyles lands the left hand.
Algiorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyles.
Moyles misses with a body punch
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Moyles. #T2#
Moyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws out a loose jab but Algiorno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moyles lands a jab to Algiorno's midsection.
Algiorno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moyles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Algiorno has managed to clinch.
Moyles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moyles misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Algiorno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Moyles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moyles throws a series of strikes that have Algiorno backpedaling.
A shot to the body from Moyles misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moyles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Algiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
Moyles scores with a hook to the body. Algiorno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Algiorno slips under a jab.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Moyles avoids the head kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moyles checks it well.
Moyles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moyles throws a looping overhand right but Algiorno ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Algiorno drives through and clinches with Moyles against the cage.
Algiorno is trying to break free.
Moyles misses with a body punch.
Moyles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moyles scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moyles misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moyles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Moyles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Algiorno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Algiorno thows a leg kick but Moyles checks it
and Moyles counters with a left and a right that stings Algiorno.
Moyles throws a sloppy body shot
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Moyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Algiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
Moyles misses with a left hand
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Moyles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moyles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Algiorno.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moyles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moyles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Moyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moyles throws a combination that misses
and Algiorno counters with a two punch combo.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch but Moyles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moyles swinging wildly here.
Moyles swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno lands with a kick to the temple. Moyles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Algiorno works over Moyles's head and body with a nice combination.
Moyles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moyles swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Moyles takes a swing at Algiorno's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Moyles moves his leg out of the way.
Algiorno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moyles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Algiorno was well out of range. Poor timing from Moyles.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.
Algiorno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moyles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moyles lands with a good body shot.
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moyles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Algiorno doesn't seem bothered though.
Moyles misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Moyles. #T3#
A combination from Moyles does no damage.
Algiorno takes one to the chin there.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Algiorno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moyles connects with a body shot that sends Algiorno's belly button to the back.
Moyles digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Jab by Moyles.
Moyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Algiorno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Algiorno with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Algiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moyles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles lands a right hook to the body.
Moyles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moyles misses with a body punch
and Algiorno counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Moyles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Algiorno's head backwards.
Moyles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Algiorno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moyles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Algiorno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moyles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moyles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moyles! |
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Event:
CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Algiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Two.
Nice body kick from Algiorno.
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
A lazy body kick from Algiorno #CL2#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Two.
Algiorno tries to circle away but Two has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Algiorno walks away with a smile on his face. Two gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Algiorno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Algiorno throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch.
Algiorno has had enough of the clinch but Two keeps him there for the moment.
Two taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Two - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Two tries to pull guard but Algiorno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Two has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Algiorno uses from the top position. #T2##SU#
Algiorno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Two, up you get!
Algiorno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
We've been hearing reports that Algiorno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Two wants to counter the offense by Algiorno and move into the clinch position.
Algiorno gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Two counters with a single leg into guard. Algiorno didn't expect that.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two wants to control from the top but Algiorno keeps moving.
Two looks winded!
Algiorno wants to stand up but Two is controlling him. #ES#
Algiorno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Two off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Algiorno connects with a leg kick.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Algiorno has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two avoiding damage as Algiorno throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Algiorno throws a leg kick which misses Two's front leg but catches the back leg as Two tries to avoid it.
Two dodges the punch combination from Algiorno.
Two tries to counter with a clinch but Algiorno shakes him off and moves away.
Two checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Algiorno. That's going to slow Two down.
A leg kick checked by Two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch successfully.
Two prevents Algiorno from breaking the clinch.
Algiorno missing with knees to the body.
Algiorno is trying to break the clinch but Two is controlling him.
Algiorno crunches a lovely knee into Two's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.#T1#
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abi Algiorno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Two's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Algiorno does no damage.
Two tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Algiorno. #T2#
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Algiorno misses #TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Algiorno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Two counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Two won't allow Algiorno to get back to his feet.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Algiorno is keeping the position for now.
Two stops Algiorno from standing up. #ES#
Algiorno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Two is breathing heavily.#T3#
Two is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Two fails to pull guard.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Algiorno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quicky Two.
Algiorno lands a good knee to the midsection. Two won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Algiorno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Two tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Algiorno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Algiorno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Two is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Algiorno to keep the fight standing.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Algiorno wants to get back to striking at distance but Two won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Algiorno pushes Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two has Algiorno pressed against the cage, preventing Algiorno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
Algiorno throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Two trying to control the action but Algiorno is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Two has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Two takes a little break here. Algiorno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Algiorno wants to get back to his feet.
Abi Algiorno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Algiorno keeps working.
Algiorno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Two asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Algiorno is predictable there #CL2#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Two. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Algiorno has had enough of the clinch but Two keeps him there for the moment.
Two jumps guard but Algiorno stands there with Two around his waist. Two gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Algiorno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Two is trying to drag Algiorno to the mat but Algiorno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quicky Two.#T3##BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Algiorno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Algiorno throws a leg kick but Two moved away.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Algiorno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Two checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Two tries to counter with a clinch but Algiorno shakes him off and moves away.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Algiorno moves into range and clinches up with Two.
Algiorno is trying to force a seperation but Two has the dominant position.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two trying to control the position but instead, Algiorno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Two into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Algiorno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno!
Abi Algiorno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CMMA 118 Harrison v Ghambe
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Algiorno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Algiorno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Bravo's coach down at Mapinguari Guerreiro was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bravo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Algiorno misses with a low kick.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Algiorno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bravo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time.
Algiorno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo checks a leg kick nicely.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Algiorno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Algiorno tries to land a leg kick but Bravo saw it coming and moves away.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Algiorno! #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Algiorno has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bravo tries for a kimura but Algiorno is defending well. #T2#
Bravo throws an elbow but Algiorno slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Bravo has hold of Algiorno's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Algiorno tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bravo cranks the arm and Algiorno screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Algiorno, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddie Bravo! |
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Event:
Byzantium 38
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Algiorno tries to clinch up.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Algiorno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Algiorno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Algiorno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Algiorno tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
Algiorno fails to land the takedown.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Algiorno.
Algiorno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Algiorno tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2##CL#
Algiorno clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Algiorno as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Algiorno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Algiorno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
#T3#
Algiorno effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Algiorno is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target. #TD#
Algiorno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Algiorno showed some decent athleticism there. #T4##SU#
Algiorno postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Griffin to stand up.
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!
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Algiorno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Algiorno stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Algiorno scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Algiorno drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Algiorno is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Algiorno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Algiorno lands a nice looking body kick.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Algiorno gets a takedown into half guard.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#SU#
Algiorno escapes and gets back to his feet.
Algiorno misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Griffin counters by clinching up. #BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Algiorno.
#CL#
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Algiorno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Algiorno gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno stalling in the clinch.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno landing knees to the body.
Algiorno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Griffin letting Algiorno take a breather here.
Griffin is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Algiorno gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Algiorno scores a nice knee to the body.
Algiorno trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Algiorno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a counter combo.#CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Algiorno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin lands with a right hand.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Algiorno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffin.
Algiorno tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Algiorno dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
As Algiorno backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Algiorno manages to avoid it all.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Algiorno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Griffin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Griffin tries to bum rush Algiorno with a series of wild strikes but Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Algiorno pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Algiorno forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot.
Algiorno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Griffin settles back down. #TD#
Algiorno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Algiorno misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Algiorno backs up against the cage.
Algiorno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luke Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Algiorno.
Algiorno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abi Algiorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Algiorno circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Algiorno moved out of range.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Algiorno moves out of range easily.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Algiorno.
Algiorno has a takedown stuffed.
Algiorno checks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Algiorno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a hook but Algiorno blocks it.#CL#
Algiorno takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Algiorno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin is looking to control Algiorno's arms but Algiorno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffin has his back to the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Algiorno 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Abi Algiorno wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Abi Algiorno misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Algiorno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Nucombe lands the left hand.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Algiorno moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Algiorno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Algiorno.
Nucombe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Algiorno misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Algiorno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Algiorno doesn't manage to clinch there - Nucombe circles away.
#T1#
Algiorno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nucombe's waist but Nucombe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Algiorno off to one side.
Algiorno sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Algiorno avoids it this time.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
Algiorno moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Algiorno pushes him away.
Nucombe scores with a jab.
Nucombe with a jab.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Algiorno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nucombe works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Algiorno is rocked!
Nucombe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Algiorno drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nucombe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Algiorno's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Name takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Name throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Algiorno's waist but Algiorno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Name off to one side.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Name misses the target.
Name tries to clinch but Algiorno is having none of it.
Name closes this distance looking for a takedown but Algiorno circles away.
Name's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Name's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Algiorno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Name wants a takedown.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Name.
Name tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Name fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno stalling the fight.
Name tries to score a body lock takedown but Algiorno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.#T1#
Algiorno dives in and grabs Name's left leg, looking for a takedown. Name pushes down on Algiorno's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Algiorno or perhaps it was just good defense by Name, which made it look bad.
Name swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Algiorno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Name's half guard.
Name is holding on to half guard well.#SU#
Algiorno decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Name slips a jab and a cross from Algiorno.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Algiorno has Name pushed against the cage.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Name has closed the distance and engaged Algiorno in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Algiorno has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Name is trying to drag Algiorno to the mat but Algiorno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Name tries to pull guard but Algiorno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name wants a takedown.
Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
Name misses with a body punch.
Name wants a takedown.
Name is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Algiorno.
Algiorno stalls. #T3##BC#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Algiorno shoots in and gets a takedown into Name's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Name gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Algiorno gets a clinch.
Algiorno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Algiorno has Name up against the cage in a clinch.
Name lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Algiorno.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Name.
Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
#T4#
Algiorno lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name jumps guard but Algiorno stands there with Name around his waist. Name gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Name wants a takedown.
Name jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Algiorno walks away with a smile on his face. Name gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Algiorno circles away.
Algiorno doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Name counters by clinching up. #BC#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Name showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Algiorno.
Algiorno throws a one two combo.
Algiorno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Name has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Name keeps it at a distance.
Name dives in for a single leg takedown but Algiorno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Algiorno misses.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Algiorno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Algiorno tries for a takedown but Name sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Name avoids nicely.
Algiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Name backs up against the cage.
Algiorno swats away the attempt to clinch by Name.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Name closes the distance and pushes Algiorno back into the cage.
Name changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Algiorno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Name throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Algiorno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Name is in Algiorno's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Name slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Name is trying for a kimura here. Algiorno looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Name wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). No Name! |
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Event:
EFC2: Christmas Fight Night
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Bell has managed to clinch.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Bell pulls Algiorno into guard.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Algiorno pushes his legs off easily.
Algiorno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Algiorno is posturing up here but Bell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Algiorno tries to roll out but it's too tight and Algiorno has to tap! Slick submission there by Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Volzhka tries to clinch up but Algiorno circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Algiorno. That snapped Volzhka's head back.
#CL2#
Algiorno gets a clinch.
Volzhka fails to pull guard.
Algiorno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Volzhka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Algiorno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volzhka smiles and moves away.
Volzhka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Algiorno drives through and clinches with Volzhka against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Algiorno is trying to pull guard but Volzhka has him pressed against the cage.
Aless Volzhka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abi Algiorno.#T1##BC#
Volzhka breaks from the clinch.
Volzhka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volzhka tries for a takedown but Algiorno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Volzhka takes the fight into the clinch.
Algiorno goes for a takedown attempt but Volzhka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Volzhka has Algiorno up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volzhka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Algiorno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volzhka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##BC2#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt.
Volzhka moves in looking to clinch but Algiorno pushes him off.
Volzhka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Algiorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volzhka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Algiorno.#CL#
Volzhka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Algiorno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Algiorno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volzhka blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volzhka is fending him off so far but Algiorno persists. Nope, Volzhka circles away and we're back to standing.
Algiorno looks winded!#T3#
Volzhka shoots for a double leg takedown but Algiorno sprawls well. He's pushed Volzhka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Algiorno tries to keep at a distance but Volzhka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Algiorno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volzhka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Algiorno struggles to land a body shot inside as Volzhka controls his hands.
Volzhka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
Algiorno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volzhka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volzhka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volzhka is trying to drag Algiorno to the mat but Algiorno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Volzhka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volzhka is looking to slow Algiorno down with leg kicks.
Algiorno throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Volzhka as Algiorno shoots in.
Volzhka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Algiorno lands with a good body shot.
Volzhka closes the distance and clinches up with Algiorno, looking for a takedown. Volzhka pushes Algiorno against the cage but Algiorno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Volzhka gets a clinch.
Volzhka wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Volzhka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Algiorno counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abi Algiorno will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Algiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Algiorno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
Volzhka tries to clinch but Algiorno moves out of range.
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Algiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Algiorno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Algiorno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Algiorno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volzhka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Aless Volzhka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abi Algiorno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Volzhka.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Volzhka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Algiorno swivels and escapes.
Algiorno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volzhka defends it well.#T1#
Algiorno stuffs the takedown attempt from Volzhka. Volzhka gets slowly back to his feet.
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Algiorno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Algiorno lands a jab to Volzhka's midsection.
Volzhka shoots for a double leg takedown but Algiorno sprawls well. He's pushed Volzhka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Algiorno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Volzhka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Volzhka moves into the clinch.
Algiorno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volzhka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volzhka wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volzhka scores with a punch to the head.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Volzhka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Algiorno. Algiorno obviously looking to wear him down.
Volzhka throws a right hand that Algiorno ducks under and follows up with a left that Algiorno also avoids with ease.
Volzhka tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Volzhka gets tackled into the cage by Algiorno. Algiorno maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Algiorno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Volzhka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Volzhka misses.
Algiorno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown but Volzhka shows good takedown defense.
Volzhka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volzhka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abi Algiorno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Algiorno looks to land a combination. Volzhka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Algiorno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volzhka manages to avoid it.
Aless Volzhka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volzhka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Algiorno with the counter takedown but Volzhka avoids it easily.
Volzhka fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Algiorno is defended easily by Volzhka.
Volzhka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Algiorno clinches up with Volzhka and pushes him back against the cage.
Volzhka is trying to pull guard but Algiorno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aless Volzhka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volzhka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Algiorno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Volzhka shoots in but Algiorno avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Algiorno clinches.
Volzhka tries to pull guard but Algiorno holds him up against the cage and eventually Volzhka drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Algiorno jumps guard and drags Volzhka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Algiorno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volzhka is controlling him.
Volzhka trying to control the position from guard on top but Algiorno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Volzhka fails with a takedown attempt.
Volzhka wants to clinch up but Algiorno keeps it at a distance.
Algiorno throws a body shot but no joy.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volzhka shoots in but no luck this time.
Volzhka tries to clinch but Algiorno is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Algiorno has closed the distance and engaged Volzhka in a clinch.
#TD#
Volzhka pulls guard. #SUB#
Volzhka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Algiorno passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Algiorno stands up and beckons Volzhka to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Volzhka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Algiorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Algiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Algiorno throws a series of punches but Volzhka moves out of range.
Volzhka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Algiorno.#CL2#
Algiorno clinches up with Volzhka and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volzhka wants to clinch
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Volzhka.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Volzhka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Volzhka takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Algiorno decides to pull guard.
Algiorno is trying to keep Volzhka in close.
Volzhka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Algiorno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Algiorno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volzhka tries to free his leg and advance position but Algiorno is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Algiorno holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Algiorno has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volzhka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Algiorno avoiding damage as Volzhka throws knees to the body.
Volzhka tries to pull guard but Algiorno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aless Volzhka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volzhka jumps guard but Algiorno stands there with Volzhka around his waist. Volzhka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Algiorno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volzhka.
#T4#
Volzhka is trying to pull guard but Algiorno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Algiorno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Algiorno is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Algiorno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volzhka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Algiorno shoots for a takedown but Volzhka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Algiorno tries to get set, Volzhka tries to push him back and clinch up but Algiorno manages to avoid the attempt.
Aless Volzhka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abi Algiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volzhka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volzhka wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Algiorno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno! |
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