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Event:
WFC 2: Ichirou vs Edwards
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diomande kicks off Alvarez and gets to his feet.
Diomande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diomande is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diomande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diomande is looking to get back to is feet but Alvarez passes into side control.
Diomande tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position. #SUB#
Diomande wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Alvarez has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Diomande's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Diomande is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Christian Alvarez!
Christian Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adebayo to the mat! Adebayo manages to get full guard.
Adebayo is wriggling around but Alvarez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adebayo's head. #SUB2#
Adebayo is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Adebayo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Adebayo is working away.
Adebayo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Adebayo wants to sweep but Alvarez has passed to side control!
Alvarez wants to control but Adebayo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working to tighten his grip on Adebayo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Adebayo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alvarez is really squeezing tight and eventually Adebayo passes out! Alvarez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Christian Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mane's 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.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Mane.
Mane being controlled here, momentarily.
Mane wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mane's head.
Mane wants to control but Alvarez passes into side.
Mane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!#T1#
Mane biding his time, controlling Alvarez.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Alvarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mane trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Mane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Mane's head to control him but Mane postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alvarez to regain full guard.
Mane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Mane defends easily.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mane controls the pace.#T3#
Mane throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Mane pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Mane trying to control the position.
Mane wants to improve his position but instead Alvarez has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Mane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Mane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mane content to stall in guard here.
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!
Mane tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Alvarez will probably get the nod.
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#
Mane fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mane goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Mane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Mane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mane.
Christian Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.#TD#
Alvarez gets a double leg takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mane pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Mane trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez throws a strike but Mane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mane stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christian Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SU2#
Mane stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mane's half guard.
Alvarez stops Mane from getting back to his feet.
Mane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mane works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Mane is looking to sweep but instead, Alvarez has passed into half guard.
Mane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mane is positioning himself well to prevent Alvarez advancing to mount.
Mane moves into full guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sadio Mane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mane closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Mane pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Mane is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Mane throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Alvarez successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Alvarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mane has picked Alvarez up and slammed him! Alvarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Mane manages to pass to side control!
Mane wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Mane misses with the ground and pound.
Mane misses with the ground and pound.
Mane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez wants to control but Mane postures up.#SU2#
Mane decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alvarez to his feet. #CL2#
Mane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Mane decides to pull guard.
Mane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mane is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mane! #REVB#
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Mane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs.
A lull in the action here as Mane stalls from top position.#SU2#
Mane decides to stand back up. Mane steps back and let's Alvarez get back to his feet.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mane quickly recovers to half guard.
Mane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez blocks the strikes from Mane.
#T4##SUB2#
Mane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Mane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Mane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadio Mane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mane 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadio Mane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Po 's guard.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Alvarez drops an elbow to the side of Po 's head.
Po on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Po tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Alvarez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Po could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alvarez has cracked it and Po is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Alvarez!
A less than humble Christian Alvarez 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: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Alvarez working away.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Jagonoy is defending well.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alvarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jagonoy can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez has hold of Jagonoy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jagonoy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alvarez prevents Jagonoy from getting the reversal.#T1##SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jagonoy turns into him and now he's in Alvarez's guard.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Jagonoy forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Jagonoy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alvarez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Kocho.#TD#
Alvarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Kocho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kocho trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Kocho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kocho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Kocho from controlling successfully. #T1#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Kocho tries to pass.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Kocho from controlling successfully.
Kocho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kocho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Kocho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kocho postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kocho tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Kocho fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Alvarez pushes Kocho up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kocho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Alvarez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kocho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alvarez biding his time, controlling Kocho. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez looking for the RNC.
Kocho wants to escape the position.
Alvarez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kocho's body.
Alvarez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kocho could be in trouble here!
Alvarez gets his hands free as Kocho looks to control. #T4##SUB#
Alvarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kocho is defending well though. Alvarez let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kocho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alvarez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alvarez is cranking Kocho's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kocho! He's tightened the choke and Kocho is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Alvarez!
A very excited looking Christian Alvarez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Dome takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Dome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Dome was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Dome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dome throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Alvarez forces Dome back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dome is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Alvarez pulls Dome into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Dome stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dome swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Dome throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dome throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Nice cross by Dome.
Dome misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Alvarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dome's guard.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Dome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dome wants to get up but he can't break Alvarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dome wants to stand and escape but instead Alvarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dome has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dome working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dome is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Dome looking to control.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Dome keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dome circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Dome moves into the clinch successfully.
Dome is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Dome holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Dome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Dome is trying to push Alvarez away but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dome looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Dome bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Dome on that attempt.
Dome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregon Dome will probably get the nod.
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#
Dome misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Dome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Dome wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Dome from standing up.
Dome wants to stand and escape but instead Alvarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Alvarez trying to control but Dome is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dome is keeping the position for now.
Christian Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Dome has wrist control.
Dome is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dome keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Dome.#SUB2#
Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Dome slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.#REVR#
Dome wants to stand and escape but instead Alvarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Dome looking for a sweep. Not yet Dome, not yet.
Dome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dome is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dome wants to stand and escape but instead Alvarez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Dome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Dome wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position. #SU#
Dome stands up from Alvarez's guard - Dome perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dome lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dome.#TD#
Dome closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Dome getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dome is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like Dome is going to stand back up.
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 Gregon Dome 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##TD#
Dome drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dome wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Dome would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Dome defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Alvarez has his foot on Dome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dome works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Dome wants to stand but Alvarez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dome wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Gregon Dome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Dome is having none of it.
Dome misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dome won't be happy with that.
Alvarez wants to control but Dome is keeping him busy. #T2#
Dome gets back to half guard.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez trying to control from Dome's half guard. Dome has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Dome tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Dome stands and steps away. Alvarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gregon Dome is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dome.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dome.
Gregon Dome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Dome moves out of range.
Dome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez. #CL#
Dome rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez prevents Dome from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Dome pulls guard.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dome manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Dome in his guard.#REVR#
Dome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB2#
Dome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from.
Dome is looking to advance position but Alvarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dome gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregon Dome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dome, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregon Dome! |
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