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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Dieudonne dives in and scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Dieudonne from controlling successfully.
Dieudonne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dieudonne looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dieudonne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Dieudonne trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Dieudonne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Dieudonne defends easily.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Dieudonne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dieudonne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is trying to control the position but Dieudonne postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alves enables Dieudonne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alves is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Dieudonne is looking for a takedown.
Dieudonne wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dieudonne is looking for a takedown.
Julio Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Philippe Dieudonne.
Dieudonne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Alves manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Dieudonne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dieudonne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Dieudonne defends easily.
Dieudonne wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving. #SUB#
Alves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dieudonne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alves.
Dieudonne trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Alves is not content to let Dieudonne control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dieudonne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Dieudonne trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dieudonne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Dieudonne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Philippe Dieudonne 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dieudonne or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad.
Alves lands a nice looking body kick.
Alves lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Dieudonne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Julio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieudonne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dieudonne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Dieudonne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alves's guard.
Alves pulls Dieudonne in close to prevent any damage.
Dieudonne trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dieudonne is one step ahead there.
Jean Philippe Dieudonne has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dieudonne trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Dieudonne content to stall in guard here.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dieudonne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Alves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dieudonne avoids the head kick by Alves.
#T2#
Dieudonne dodges the punch combination from Alves.
#TD2#
Dieudonne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Dieudonne wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Dieudonne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alves gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Alves is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Dieudonne wants to take Alves's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Dieudonne working for a submission but Alves is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Dieudonne working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alves turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dieudonne off and cradles Alves's limp body as Dieudonne celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jean Philippe Dieudonne!
A very excited looking Jean Philippe Dieudonne 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: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Ndembe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Ndembe's head. #TD2#
Ndembe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves is trying to control the position but Ndembe postures up.
Ndembe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ndembe stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndembe is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Ndembe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ndembe lands strikes from half guard.
Alves 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.#ES#
Alves has one foot on Ndembe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alves.
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!
Alves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alves delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Alves thuds his right hand into Ndembe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Julio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Ndembe counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Ndembe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Ndembe shoots in and gets a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves pushes Ndembe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alves stuns Ndembe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Ndembe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Dembe Ndembe has been cut.
Ndembe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2#
Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a triangle but Ndembe pushes his legs off easily.
Ndembe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ndembe postures up.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ndembe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndembe defends well.
Ndembe scoring with some ground and pound.
Ndembe wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Ndembe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Ndembe lands a couple of digs.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Ndembe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alves 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#
Alves is looking for a triangle but Ndembe pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Ndembe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alves, up you get!
That kick from Alves tenderised Ndembe's leg. Ndembe is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Alves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Alves slams his shin into Ndembe's torso.
Alves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ndembe feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Ndembe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ndembe looks winded!
Ndembe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves trying to control but Ndembe is working from the bottom. #SU#
Alves stands up from Ndembe's guard - Alves perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dembe Ndembe's cut.
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.#R2#
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Ndembe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ndembe 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.#SU2#
Ndembe stands up from Alves's guard - Ndembe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ndembe on the side of the head.
Alves throws a head kick but Ndembe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alves!
#TD2#
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ndembe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alves manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Alves's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ndembe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ndembe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ndembe.
Ndembe blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ndembe can do to turn this around?
Alves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Ndembe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ndembe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves is looking to stand back up but Ndembe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alves. #REVR#
Ndembe controlling the action here. #T2#
Ndembe lands with a punch from half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alves.
Alves wants to sweep here but Ndembe controlling him for the moment.
Ndembe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ndembe's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Alves drops back looking for a leg! Ndembe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ndembe manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Ndembe's guard. #SU#
Alves gets to his feet. Ndembe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ndembe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alves. Ndembe shrugs it off though.
Alves scores with a spinning back kick!
Alves thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ndembe if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD2#
Ndembe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Julio Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ndembe won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alves wants to improve his position but instead Ndembe has moved into half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Ndembe stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Ndembe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Ndembe decides to return to a standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dembe Ndembe's cut.
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##TD2#
Ndembe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alves has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ndembe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ndembe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alves.
Ndembe controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Ndembe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ndembe has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ndembe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves pushes Ndembe off looking to stand but Ndembe dives back in and keeps control.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ndembe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves wants to control the position but Ndembe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Alves is trying to stand.
Ndembe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Ndembe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nice strikes from Ndembe there.
Alves gets back to full guard.
Alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ndembe stops Alves from standing up.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Ndembe is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndembe defends well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Ndembe is proving a slippery customer.
Alves wants to stand but Ndembe is controlling the position. #SUB#
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ndembe defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ndembe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ndembe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Ndembe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ndembe working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Ndembe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alves throws a head kick but Ndembe moves out of range.
Ndembe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Ndembe moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ndembe breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Ndembe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ndembe's best efforts.
Alves has hold of Ndembe's hands but Ndembe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ndembe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Ndembe is taking a breather. Alves 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.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Alves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ndembe uses it to pass to side control.
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!
Ndembe scoring with punches from side control.
Ndembe lands a few punches from side control.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Ndembe.
Dembe Ndembe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ndembe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ndembe's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dembe Ndembe.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Alves! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
LaRosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves throws a head kick but LaRosa moves out of range.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
LaRosa avoids the head kick by Alves.
Julio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaRosa. That did some damage!
Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Julio Alves has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
#KD#
LaRosa cracks Alves with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LaRosa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alves to stand back up!#ROC#Alves is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can LaRosa finish him?
Alves thumps LaRosa with a low kick.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target. #KD#
LaRosa sends Alves crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! LaRosa is motioning to the referee to let Alves up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Alves circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by LaRosa. Alves falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for LaRosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daytona LaRosa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lamoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Alves trying to control but Lamoto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Lamoto has good solid back control here.
Lamoto keeps control of the position as Alves tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoto biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1##SUB#
Lamoto looking to break Alves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lamoto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alves wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lamoto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lamoto controlling the positon.
Lamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Lamoto looking to break Alves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lamoto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Alves is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Lamoto looking to break Alves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lamoto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Lamoto working for the choke.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Lamoto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Lamoto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lamoto keeps control of the position easily here as Alves tries to buck him off.
Alves is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Alves right now.
Lamoto doesn't have the hooks in and Alves manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Lamoto controlling the position.
Lamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamoto has Alves pulled in close to control his posture.
Lamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamoto controlling Alves's posture.
Lamoto continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More hug and hope from Lamoto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mafuso Lamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lamoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lamoto.
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. #SUB#
Lamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
Lamoto prevents Alves from escaping the position.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lamoto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet.
Alves throws a front kick that sends Lamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Alves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Lamoto's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Lamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Lamoto's head. #TD#
Lamoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Lamoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lamoto stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Lamoto content to control rather than advance.
Alves pushes Lamoto off looking to stand but Lamoto dives back in and keeps control.
Lamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves is trying to escape back to his feet but Lamoto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Lamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alves seems a little lost for a moment, as Lamoto dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lamoto gets to mount! Alves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #ES2#
Alves somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#TD#
Lamoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alves quickly recovers to half guard.
Alves is looking to get back to is feet but Lamoto passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamoto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alves is trying to control Lamoto's posture but Lamoto avoids it.
Mafuso Lamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Lamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alves trying to remain calm as Lamoto controls from the top position.
Alves is trying to control Lamoto's posture but Lamoto avoids it. #ES2#
Alves throws Lamoto to one side and escapes!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Alves gets caught flat footed, as Lamoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alves is wriggling around but Lamoto manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Lamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Alves is defending well.
#T4#
Lamoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alves is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Lamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Lamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Alves is trying to stand back up but Lamoto is controlling him
#SUB#
Lamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves pushes Lamoto off but Lamoto dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lamoto back to the cage. Alves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Lamoto gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Lamoto stands up.
Lamoto avoids the head kick by Alves.
#TD#
Lamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamoto is in Alves's guard.
Lamoto won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Lamoto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Alves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Lamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alves on his heels. He'll look to pass Alves's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alves looking to control.
Alves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lamoto is controlling him.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Lamoto postures up.
#T2#
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamoto is one step ahead there.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Lamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamoto is in Alves's guard.
Alves wants to hit a sweep here but Lamoto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alves there!
Lamoto content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Lamoto has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Lamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves tries to hold on but Lamoto postures up.
Lamoto controlling from mount.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lamoto controlling the pace.
Alves trying to control here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Lamoto gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Lamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
Alves is looking to stand back up but Lamoto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alves.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Lamoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mafuso Lamoto.
I think Lamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafuso Lamoto! |
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