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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Debunked tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Debunked misses with a wild body shot.
Debunked tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Debunked or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Debunked is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Savage has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage controls the position. #SUB2#
Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Debunked has escaped the position, nice work there.
Debunked taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Savage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Debunked taking punishment in the form of punches.
Debunked tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Savage easily slips into full mount!
Savage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Debunked?
Savage controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Savage working Debunked over with strikes here.
Savage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Debunked is bucking up trying to escape but Savage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Savage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Savage has control of Debunked's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Debunked regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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!
Savage breaks from Debunked's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Debunked is rocked!#T3#
Savage mounts Debunked! Really nice guard pass there!
Savage controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Debunked is bucking up trying to escape but Savage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Debunked is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Savage! That's really hurt Debunked and he's turned his back - Savage keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Savage jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Savage! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1028 Round 2
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Morrsion misses with a takedown
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Morrsion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrsion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morrsion tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrsion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrsion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morrsion is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrsion has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Morrsion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morrsion advances nicely into full mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Morrsion postures up.#T2##SUB#
Morrsion 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. Garcia turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Morrsion off and cradles Garcia's limp body as Morrsion celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jonathan Morrsion! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1028 Round 1
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Taiga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Taiga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taiga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Taiga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia wants to break free but Taiga has control.
#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taiga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Taiga tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taiga has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Garcia is on him like a limpet, forcing Taiga back against the cage.#T1#
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Taiga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
Taiga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Taiga has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Taiga has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Taiga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taiga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Taiga.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taiga circles away quickly and effectively.
Taiga throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.#TD#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taiga is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taiga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia trying to stall but Taiga improves his position.
Taiga tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
#T3##BC2#
Taiga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taiga throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Taiga circles away and keeps his distance.
Taiga feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Taiga moves into the clinch.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taiga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taiga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taiga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taiga looks winded!
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Taiga drags the fight down to the ground.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Taiga keeps moving.
Taiga keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. #SU#
Garcia stands up from Taiga's guard - Garcia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taiga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia tries to clinch but Taiga moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Taiga dominated that round.
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#
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Taiga drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Taiga keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia is trying to push Taiga away but Taiga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Taiga.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taiga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Taiga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taiga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Taiga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Taiga.
David Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Taiga.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Taiga tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taiga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Taiga moves into the clinch.
Taiga jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Taiga around his waist. Taiga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taiga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taiga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taiga is breathing heavily.#T2#
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Taiga won't allow it.
Taiga is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Taiga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Taiga circles away easily
and Taiga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia shoots in but Taiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Taiga. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
David Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taiga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taiga pinned against the cage. Taiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taiga has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taiga unleashes a big counter combination but Garcia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taiga throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad. #T4#
Taiga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Taiga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Taiga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia lands a front kick.
Taiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Taiga 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##CL2#
Taiga has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Taiga.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taiga prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Taiga is trying to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling him.
Taiga tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia is trying to push Taiga away but Taiga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taiga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taiga wants to clinch but Garcia slips to the side
and Taiga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Garcia feints and as Taiga raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taiga pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Taiga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taiga shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
David Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Taiga.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taiga.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Taiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Taiga throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Taiga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Taiga stalling in the clinch.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garcia tries to circle away but Taiga has him pinned against the cage.
Taiga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Taiga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Taiga circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Taiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Taiga wants to counter with a clinch but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taiga defends it nicely.#CL2#
Taiga instigates a clinch.
Taiga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taiga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garcia walks away with a smile on his face. Taiga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##TD2#
Taiga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
Garcia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taiga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
#CL2#
Taiga rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Taiga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Taiga is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Taiga has the dominant position.
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 David Garcia.
I think Taiga 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for David Garcia!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for David Garcia!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ryu Taiga!
David Garcia wins by split decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Volzhka tries to clinch up but Algiorno circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Algiorno. That snapped Volzhka's head back.
#CL2#
Algiorno gets a clinch.
Volzhka fails to pull guard.
Algiorno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Volzhka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Algiorno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volzhka smiles and moves away.
Volzhka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Algiorno drives through and clinches with Volzhka against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Algiorno is trying to pull guard but Volzhka has him pressed against the cage.
Aless Volzhka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abi Algiorno.#T1##BC#
Volzhka breaks from the clinch.
Volzhka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volzhka tries for a takedown but Algiorno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Volzhka takes the fight into the clinch.
Algiorno goes for a takedown attempt but Volzhka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Volzhka has Algiorno up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volzhka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Algiorno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volzhka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##BC2#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt.
Volzhka moves in looking to clinch but Algiorno pushes him off.
Volzhka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Algiorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volzhka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Algiorno.#CL#
Volzhka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Algiorno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Algiorno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volzhka blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volzhka is fending him off so far but Algiorno persists. Nope, Volzhka circles away and we're back to standing.
Algiorno looks winded!#T3#
Volzhka shoots for a double leg takedown but Algiorno sprawls well. He's pushed Volzhka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Algiorno tries to keep at a distance but Volzhka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Algiorno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volzhka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Algiorno struggles to land a body shot inside as Volzhka controls his hands.
Volzhka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
Algiorno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volzhka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volzhka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volzhka is trying to drag Algiorno to the mat but Algiorno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Volzhka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volzhka is looking to slow Algiorno down with leg kicks.
Algiorno throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Volzhka as Algiorno shoots in.
Volzhka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Algiorno lands with a good body shot.
Volzhka closes the distance and clinches up with Algiorno, looking for a takedown. Volzhka pushes Algiorno against the cage but Algiorno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Volzhka gets a clinch.
Volzhka wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Volzhka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Algiorno counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abi Algiorno will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Algiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Algiorno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
Volzhka tries to clinch but Algiorno moves out of range.
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Algiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Algiorno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Algiorno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Algiorno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volzhka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Aless Volzhka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abi Algiorno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Volzhka.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Volzhka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Algiorno swivels and escapes.
Algiorno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volzhka defends it well.#T1#
Algiorno stuffs the takedown attempt from Volzhka. Volzhka gets slowly back to his feet.
Volzhka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Algiorno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Algiorno lands a jab to Volzhka's midsection.
Volzhka shoots for a double leg takedown but Algiorno sprawls well. He's pushed Volzhka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Algiorno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Volzhka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Volzhka moves into the clinch.
Algiorno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volzhka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volzhka wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volzhka scores with a punch to the head.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Volzhka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Algiorno. Algiorno obviously looking to wear him down.
Volzhka throws a right hand that Algiorno ducks under and follows up with a left that Algiorno also avoids with ease.
Volzhka tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Volzhka gets tackled into the cage by Algiorno. Algiorno maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Algiorno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Volzhka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Volzhka misses.
Algiorno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown but Volzhka shows good takedown defense.
Volzhka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volzhka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abi Algiorno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Algiorno looks to land a combination. Volzhka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Algiorno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volzhka manages to avoid it.
Aless Volzhka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volzhka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Algiorno with the counter takedown but Volzhka avoids it easily.
Volzhka fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Algiorno is defended easily by Volzhka.
Volzhka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Algiorno clinches up with Volzhka and pushes him back against the cage.
Volzhka is trying to pull guard but Algiorno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aless Volzhka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volzhka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Algiorno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Volzhka shoots in but Algiorno avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Algiorno clinches.
Volzhka tries to pull guard but Algiorno holds him up against the cage and eventually Volzhka drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Algiorno jumps guard and drags Volzhka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Algiorno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volzhka is controlling him.
Volzhka trying to control the position from guard on top but Algiorno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Volzhka fails with a takedown attempt.
Volzhka wants to clinch up but Algiorno keeps it at a distance.
Algiorno throws a body shot but no joy.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volzhka shoots in but no luck this time.
Volzhka tries to clinch but Algiorno is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Algiorno has closed the distance and engaged Volzhka in a clinch.
#TD#
Volzhka pulls guard. #SUB#
Volzhka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Algiorno passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Algiorno stands up and beckons Volzhka to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Volzhka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Algiorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Algiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Algiorno throws a series of punches but Volzhka moves out of range.
Volzhka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Algiorno.#CL2#
Algiorno clinches up with Volzhka and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volzhka wants to clinch
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Volzhka.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt.
Algiorno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Volzhka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Volzhka takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Algiorno decides to pull guard.
Algiorno is trying to keep Volzhka in close.
Volzhka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Algiorno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Algiorno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volzhka tries to free his leg and advance position but Algiorno is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Algiorno holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Algiorno has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volzhka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Algiorno avoiding damage as Volzhka throws knees to the body.
Volzhka tries to pull guard but Algiorno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aless Volzhka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volzhka jumps guard but Algiorno stands there with Volzhka around his waist. Volzhka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Algiorno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volzhka.
#T4#
Volzhka is trying to pull guard but Algiorno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Algiorno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Algiorno is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Algiorno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volzhka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Algiorno shoots for a takedown but Volzhka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Algiorno tries to get set, Volzhka tries to push him back and clinch up but Algiorno manages to avoid the attempt.
Aless Volzhka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abi Algiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volzhka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volzhka wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Algiorno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno! |
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