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Event:
Commonwealth FF 1
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Ralph closes the distance and clinches up with Swann, looking for a takedown. Ralph pushes Swann against the cage but Swann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swann misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ralph counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Swann gets control of Ralph 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Swann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ralph gets to his feet - Swann follows without any prompting.
Swann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Ralph clinches up with Swann and pushes him back against the cage.
Swann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Swann.
Swann can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ralph manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ralph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ralph is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Swann rolls with it to try and escape but Ralph cranks on the arm and Swann is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Ralph ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ralph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ralph showed some decent athleticism there.
Ralph is nestled in close to Strong , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Ralph escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Ralph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ralph fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Ralph counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Ralph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ralph has managed to get both his arms back between Strong 's legs - danger averted.
Ralph is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Strong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Strong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong is striking but Ralph is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1#
Ralph keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ralph pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Strong looking for subs from the bottom but Ralph mounts him!
Ralph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Ralph is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strong is surviving well by controlling Ralph 's body position as best he can.
Strong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ralph controls the position.
Ralph 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ralph has the hooks in. Strong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Strong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ralph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I would not like to be Strong right now.
#SUB#
Ralph tightening his grip on Strong , looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Strong right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Ralph controlling well, preventing Strong from escaping the position.
#T3#
Ralph controls the action.
I really don't envy Strong right now.
#SUB#
Strong has hold of Ralph 's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ralph lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Strong is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ralph throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Ralph ! |
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