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Event:
TR88: TFL Loading...
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
McCoy pushes Alert up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McCoy.
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Alert backwards.
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCoy leaning against his opponent.
McCoy digs a right hand underneath Alert's ribcage. Alert let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Alert pulls guard effortlessly.
McCoy controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Alert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy working the head and body with strikes.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
McCoy is controlling the pace.
Alert wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy wants to free his trapped foot but Alert is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Alert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCoy is taking a breather. Alert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alert blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
McCoy forces Alert back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Alert fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alert wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
McCoy pushes Alert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Alert gets control of McCoy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alert will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alert is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alert wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy 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##CL#
McCoy clinches.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Alert backwards.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Alert's takedown attempt.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broder Alert.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
McCoy lands a shot to the body.
Alert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy gets through Alert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alert.
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
Alert tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gillechriosd McCoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alert can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Alert fails to land.
Alert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alert is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short body shot lands from McCoy as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McCoy.
Alert takes a shot to the head.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
McCoy stalls.
McCoy lands with a light punch inside.
Alert jumps guard but McCoy stands there with Alert around his waist. Alert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCoy.
A left hand lands to the body for McCoy.
McCoy is leaning against Alert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Alert's takedown attempt.
McCoy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alert tries for a takedown but McCoy manages to get underhooks.
Alert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy digs a right hand underneath Alert's ribcage. Alert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Alert is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from McCoy.
Alert is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy scores with a hook to the body.
McCoy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCoy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Alert! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McCoy is unloading with more strikes now! Alert drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TR83: New Addition
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Slater tries to clinch up but Alert circles away and keeps his distance.
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alert leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Slater rushes Alert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Slater is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Slater to the mat. Slater regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alert trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slater looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slater looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slater! #REVB#
Alert is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater working the ground and pound but Alert is defending the strikes.
Slater working away.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Alert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alert manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alert gets full guard.
Slater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slater postures up in Alert's guard and throws a big left but Alert blocks it.
Alert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Alert has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Alert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Slater throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alert trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater is controlling Alert's posture.
Alert wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater has control of Alert's left arm, preventing Alert from doing any damage.
Slater's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Slater keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slater holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Slater scores with a takedown into Alert's guard.
Slater controlling from the top position. #T4#
Slater is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alert has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Alert keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Alert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alert is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Alert circles away and we're back to standing.
Alert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Alert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Broder Alert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Slater.
Alert darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Alert into the cage. #TD#
Alert drags the fight down to the ground.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Alert is trying to control the position but Slater postures up. #SUB#
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Alert wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater throwing strikes but missing.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Alert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slater controls the pace.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater controlling from the top position.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Alert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Alert trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Slater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alert!
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Slater in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slater lands with some strikes.
Slater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alert tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater tries to control but Alert wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alert working to try and regain half guard.
Slater with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater controlling the pace for now.
Slater with good strikes from the mount here!
Slater looking to finish Alert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alert!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slater 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Slater misses.
Johnny Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alert ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Slater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alert manages to avoid it.#CL#
Alert closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.#BC2#
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Alert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slater is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alert actively working from the bottom here.
Alert is not content to let Slater control the position.#T1#
Alert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slater passes Alert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alert wants to control but Slater is keeping busy.
Slater working over Alert with some ground and pound. Alert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slater is keen to just control but Alert is a slippery customer.
Alert wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater looks to land a strike but Alert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert is trying to keep Slater in close.
Slater with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Alert, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Alert against the cage but Alert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater doesn't manage to clinch there - Alert circles away.
Slater goes for a double leg but Alert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alert continues to drive forward.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Alert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working. #T4#
Alert is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alert.
Slater is pulling down on Alert's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alert preventing the sweep.
Johnny Slater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slater 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR79: Post-Hiatus
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Alert staying out of range there.
Pyae throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Alert counters by clinching up.
Pyae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alert to keep the fight standing.
Pyae fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pyae tries to pull guard but Alert holds him up against the cage and eventually Pyae drops back down to his feet.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broder Alert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sein Win Pyae.#TD#
Alert drags the fight down to the ground.
Alert pulls Pyae in close to his closed guard and prevents Pyae from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pyae tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert 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#
Pyae looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alert uses his free foot to push down on Pyae's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pyae. #T1#
Pyae tries to hold on but Alert pushes him away.
Pyae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Alert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pyae has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Alert looking for a guillotine from mount but Pyae is having none of it.
Alert avoids the attempt from Pyae to control.#SUB#
Alert looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Alert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pyae has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Pyae is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Alert locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pyae is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Broder Alert! |
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Event:
TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Shannon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Alert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alert. #SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alert advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shannon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shannon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Alert has hold of Shannon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shannon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Alert cranks the arm and Shannon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shannon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Broder Alert! |
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Event:
VFC 77 Sergius vs Baddock
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Alert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stephens manages to circle out of the way.
Alert moves out of range as Stephens strikes.
Alert dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stephens is working for takedown but Alert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stephens is trying to stall.
#TD#
Alert has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stephens is trying to keep an underhook but Alert manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stephens trying to control but Alert postures up.
#SUB#
Alert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alert.
Stephens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Alert is stalling here. Stephens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stephens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alert wants to control but Stephens postures up.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alert stops Stephens from passing to mount. #T2#
Alert is trying to improve his position.
Stephens trying to control the position but Alert is working away.
Alert tries to buck Stephens off but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens wants to control for a moment but Alert uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Alert is defending well. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stephens. #T3#
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert trying to hold on to Stephens's head to control him but Stephens postures up.
#SUB2#
Stephens is working for a kimura but Alert is defending it quite comfortably.
Alert trying to hold on to Stephens's head to control him but Stephens postures up.
Stephens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alert! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephens fails to move to back control.
Alert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alert has given up his back here. Will Stephens look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Stephens is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Stephens looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Alert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Stephens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alert is out of range and Stephens settles back down.
Alert darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Alert into the ropes.
Alert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stephens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Alert to keep the fight standing.
Stephens gets underhooks to prevent Alert's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alert has Stephens pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alert pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Stephens tumbling to the mat - Alert dives into Stephens's guard.#SUB2#
Stephens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
Alert trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
Alert wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.#SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephens is trying to keep Alert in close.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
Stephens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alert's guard. #REVB##T2#
Stephens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stephens trying to control the position but Alert is working away.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Stephens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stephens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alert's legs.
Stephens wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alert has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Alert!
Alert pushes down on Stephens's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Alert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens won't allow Alert to pass to mount.
Stephens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stephens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Stephens passes Alert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert is looking for a sweep. Stephens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Alert is defending well. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a kimura but Alert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stephens to get the leverage.
Alert is looking to improve his position.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but Alert defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryder Stephens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alert circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Stephens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Alert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stephens has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Stephens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alert and Stephens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Stephens working away.
Alert prevents Stephens from improving position.
Stephens wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy.
Stephens works to advance to full mount. Alert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alert is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Stephens goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alert is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Stephens looking for a triangle here. Alert is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alert is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryder Stephens!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryder Stephens made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
VFC 66 Jacquin vs Dancer
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Alert misses with a lunging right hand
and Pleateu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pleateu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alert somewhat.
Pleateu misses with a hook. Alert ducked under it nicely.
Alert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pleateu sprawls and moves away.
Alert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Pleateu darts in and clinches Alert up against the cage.#TD#
Alert has Pleateu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alert pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pleateu tumbling to the mat - Alert dives into Pleateu's guard.
Pleateu keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully.
Pleateu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleateu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alert tries to free his leg and advance position but Pleateu is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Alert drops back looking for a leg! Pleateu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pleateu manages to kick Alert off! Alert jumps back into Pleateu's guard.
Pleateu keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully.
Alert forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Alert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pleateu sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura but Pleateu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alert to get the leverage.
Alert trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Alert is working for a kimura but Pleateu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alert trying to control from half guard but Pleateu is working away. #T3##SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura here.
Pleateu is not content to let Alert control the position.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Alert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Alert wants to work for an arm triangle but Pleateu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Alert wants to work for an arm triangle but Pleateu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alert is trying to control the action in half guard but Pleateu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alert is working for a kimura but Pleateu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alert wants to work for an arm triangle but Pleateu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pleateu sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broder Alert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Pleateu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pleateu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alert backwards.
A short right from Pleateu.
Alert slows down the pace here.
Pleateu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alert takes a shot to the head.
Pleateu lands a shoulder strike.
Pleateu misses with some punches.
Alert has Pleateu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pleateu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert prevents a body shot from Pleateu.
Alert is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pleateu trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Pleateu is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Alert looking for a guillotine here but Pleateu defends easily.
#SUB#
Alert is looking for a triangle but Pleateu pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Alert trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pleateu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pleateu has managed to get both his arms back between Alert's legs - danger averted.
Pleateu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pleateu won't allow Alert to sweep him here.
Alert keeping full guard, as Pleateu tries to pass. #SUB#
Alert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pleateu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Alert is tightening it up a little... Pleateu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pleateu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pleateu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Alert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Broder Alert! |
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Event:
VFC 57 Karockas vs Barr
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Jacquin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Alert tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacquin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacquin sprawls well. Jacquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alert gets slowly back to his feet.
Alert moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Alert counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacquin wants to control but Alert postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Alert tries for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alert off and has taken his back!
Jacquin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
Jacquin has the hooks in. Alert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alert keeps trying to improve his position.
Jacquin 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.
Jacquin is riding his opponent, not letting Alert buck him off.
Alert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jacquin somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jacquin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alert just trying to survive but Jacquin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jacquin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jacquin missing with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Jacquin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jacquin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jacquin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jacquin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jacquin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jacquin misses the shot to the body.
Jacquin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Jacquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alert defends well and Jacquin ends up having to push Alert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Jacquin decides to pull guard.
Alert won't allow Jacquin to sweep him here.
Alert wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
Alert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
Alert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alert is still trying to improve position.
Alert wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving. #T3#
Jacquin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alert defends it easily.#SUB#
Jacquin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alert wants to pass the guard but Jacquin is keeping the position.
Jacquin 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.#SUB#
Jacquin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Jacquin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but instead Alert has moved into half guard.
Alert prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Jacquin is not content to let Alert control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alert uses his free foot to push down on Jacquin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jacquin. #SUB2#
Alert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Jacquin gets a takedown into half guard.
Alert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alert trying to control but Jacquin postures up.
Jacquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alert tries to improve his position but instead Jacquin has taken his back! #T1#
Alert has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jacquin.
Jacquin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alert can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alert trying to control the position but Jacquin manages to sink in the hooks.
Jacquin misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Jacquin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Alert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jacquin gets his way!
Jacquin is trying to control but Alert is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T2#
Jacquin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin moves to back control.
Alert covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Alert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alert is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jacquin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Jacquin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Jacquin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Alert looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jacquin.
Jacquin avoiding Alert 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Jacquin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Jacquin looking to break Alert's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alert remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jacquin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacquin throws strikes from the back but Alert rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Alert.
Jacquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Jacquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacquin postures up in Alert's guard and throws a big left but Alert blocks it. #SUB2#
Alert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alert is keeping the position for now.
Alert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacquin controls the pace.#SUB2#
Alert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacquin defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that second round.
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. 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#
Jacquin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacquin misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Jacquin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alert quickly recovers to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to advance position but Alert won't allow it.
Alert trying to control from the bottom.
Alert is trying to control but Jacquin passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jacquin.
You can see the frustration on Alert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Jacquin wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy.
Jacquin advances nicely into full mount.
Alert is squirming around, avoiding Jacquin's attempts to control the action.
Alert wants to hold on but Jacquin pushes him away.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alert is squirming around, avoiding Jacquin's attempts to control the action.
Jacquin misses with some ground and pound and Alert recovers position to half guard. #T2#
Jacquin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacquin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jacquin looking to sit in guard and control but Alert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
Eric Jacquin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jacquin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacquin trying to control the position.
#T3#
Alert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacquin controlling Alert's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacquin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacquin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
Alert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacquin throws a strike but Alert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jacquin pulls Alert in close to prevent any damage.
Jacquin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Alert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eric Jacquin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Jacquin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacquin 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jacquin! |
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Event:
VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland just misses with a punch to the body.
Aisland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alert.
Aisland throws a wild body kick that Alert sees coming a mile off.
Aisland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alert defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alert is defended easily by Aisland.#T1#
Alert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aisland wants to counter the offense by Alert and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Alert dives in and scores a takedown into Aisland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully.
Alert preventing the sweep.
Alert wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Alert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Aisland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Alert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aisland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aisland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aisland! #REVB#
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alert wants to control but Aisland postures up.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Alert defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Aisland are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Aisland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aisland cracks Alert with a big elbow.
Aisland working away.
Alert gets back to half guard.
Aisland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alert defending well though.
Aisland trying to control the action but Alert is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Aisland is working for a kimura but Alert is defending it quite comfortably.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland is trying to control. Alert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alert trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
Alert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aisland manages to pass to mount!
Alert is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aisland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alert shrugs it off.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alert is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alert wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aisland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aisland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alert tries to counter with a takedown but Aisland is quick to defend against it.
Aisland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aisland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aisland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alert fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert tries for a takedown but Aisland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aisland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Alert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisland sprawls well. Aisland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alert gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aisland's waist but Aisland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alert off to one side.
Aisland misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Alert drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Alert is sitting in close to Aisland's body. Aisland has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alert is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alert is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aisland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mancha Aisland! |
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Event:
VFC 42 Let Them Bleed
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Jarzen throws a head kick that misses.
Alert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Jarzen closes the distance and clinches.
Jarzen is working for takedown but Alert is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Alert lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alert passes into side control, despite Jarzen's attempt to control the position.
Jarzen pushes Alert away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alert gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alert has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jarzen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Alert yanks on the arm and Jarzen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Alert.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Broder Alert! |
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Event:
VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Hitoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Hitoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Alert sprawls well. He's pushed Hitoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Hitoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hitoshi tries to clinch there but Alert circles away.
Hitoshi stuffs the takedown.
Hitoshi feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Alert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Alert is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Alert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alert wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Alert seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Alert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura here.
Alert is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Alert is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hitoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Alert trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alert shoots in for a takedown but Hitoshi shows good takedown defense.
Alert has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alert is just out of range.
Alert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hitoshi.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alert shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Alert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hitoshi throws a looping overhand right but Alert ducks down to avoid it.
Alert fails to land the takedown.
Hitoshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitoshi tries to avoid it but Alert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitoshi to the ground. Hitoshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hirata Hitoshi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hitoshi scores with a takedown into Alert's guard.
Alert is trying to keep Hitoshi in close.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Alert looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hitoshi landing with the ground and pound.
Hitoshi is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Alert looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitoshi distracts Alert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Alert is rocked!
Hitoshi loads up on a big left hand. Alert felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hitoshi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alert can't hide his disappointment, as Hitoshi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
A relieved looking Hirata Hitoshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 16 The Champs Are Here
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a leg kick that misses.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Alert manages to avoid easily.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Alert is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Stephens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alert and Stephens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stephens's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Stephens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stephens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Stephens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stephens is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Stephens looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens. Alert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stephens defends it well.
Stephens shoots and misses #TD2#
and Alert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stephens! #SUB2#
Alert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stephens, who protects the arm well.
Stephens tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Alert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stephens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alert's guard! Nice work there by Stephens!
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom. #T4#
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens trying to mount his opponent but Alert defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alert is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Stephens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alert is now in Stephens's guard. A big mistake from Stephens there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Broder Alert will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Alert dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Alert with the counter takedown but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Alert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Stephens is looking to improve his position.
Alert is just content to waste time from the top position. Stephens takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Alert defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard. #REVR#
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Stephens advances position into side control!
Alert struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Alert is defending well.
Stephens tries to advance to mount but Alert instead regains half guard.
Alert wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Stephens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alert!
Stephens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alert is looking to escape.
Alert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert passes into half guard.
Stephens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alert controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Stephens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alert is aware though and is defending well.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stephens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Stephens looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alert stands and throws Stephens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryder Stephens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alert blocks a low kick nicely.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet. #SUB#
Stephens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Alert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens is looking to control Alert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephens avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alert is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Alert moves into full mount! Stephens won't be happy about that!
Stephens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Alert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens pushing down on Alert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alert tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.
Alert is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
Stephens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alert's head.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Alert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alert wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy.
#T3#
Stephens is looking to stall here but Alert recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Alert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Alert keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens is working hard here to advance position.
Stephens stands and throws Alert's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alert keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Alert! #SUB2#
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard. #REVR#
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broder Alert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alert 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Broder Alert! |
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Event:
VFC 9 Tapout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Alert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Ando.
Jab, jab by Ando - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Ando.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ando as he avoids it easily.
Alert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ando with a jab.
Ando throws an overhand right that lands on Alert's shoulder, as Alert tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Alert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!#SUB#
Alert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ando wants to improve his position but Alert is controlling well.
Ando is trying to control but can't.
Ando pushes Alert off looking to stand but Alert dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura here.
Alert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alert trying to pass the guard but Ando defending well.
Ando is trying to maintain the position but Alert is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Alert is keen to just control but Ando is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Alert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ando sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Alert seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alert.
Ando is looking to improve his position.
Ando trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Alert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ando does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura but Ando is defending well.
Ando wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Alert is working for a submission of some sort.
Alert is thwarting Ando's attempts to control the position.
Alert is looking to advance position but Ando won't allow it.
Alert sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Ando is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alert jumps into side control!
Ando is not content to let Alert control the position.
Ando wants to control but Alert postures up.
Alert wants to control but Ando is keeping him busy.
Ando struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Alert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ando is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ando is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alert is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broder Alert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ando punishes Alert's body with a nice straight punch.
Ando throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Broder Alert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ando is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Ando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ando looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert passes Ando's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Alert seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ando is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Broder Alert! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nantz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alert defends well and Nantz ends up having to push Alert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alert moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Alert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alert passes into half guard.
Nantz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Alert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nantz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alert has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nantz defend it? Alert steps over the head and cranks it - Nantz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Alert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Broder Alert! |
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