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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Yan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker looks for a takedown but Yan sprawls well.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Walker pushes Yan up against the cage in a clinch.
Yan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yan decides to pull guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Yan trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yan is one step ahead there.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
Walker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Yan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yan.
Yan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yan's back!#T3#
Walker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Walker doesn't have the hooks in and Yan manages to turn into his guard.
Yan forces his way into half guard.
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Yan preventing the sweep.
Yan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is still trying to improve position.
Walker working a defensive guard but Yan passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yan in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Yan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walker counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yan fails to pull guard.
Yan controlling the action here for a moment.
Yan taking a breather.
Yan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Yan has him pressed against the cage.
Yan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yan is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yan down to the mat. Yan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khalil Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Walker.#T1#
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Yan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Walker has managed to clinch.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Yan.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Yan is controlling the position.
Yan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Yan tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yan throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Walker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Walker manages to end up in side control.
Yan is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yan sneaks back into half guard.
Yan is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Yan keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Yan is retaining full guard.
Yan striking off his back but it's not causing Walker any problems.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Yan is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yan shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker tries to counter with a clinch but Yan shakes him off and moves away.
Yan fakes the leg kick and cracks Walker in the body.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yan as he avoids it easily.
Walker is breathing heavily.#CL#
Yan pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Yan blocks the elbow strike.
Yan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Walker drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker controls Yan momentarily but Yan frees himself.
Yan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yan throws a front kick that sends Walker stumbling back into the cage.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker tries to clinch but Yan moves out of range. #TD#
Yan gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Yan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yan tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yan working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face as Yan controls the position. #SU#
Yan decides to stand back up. Yan steps back and let's Walker get back to his feet.
Yan is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Walker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yan's half guard.
Yan tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Yan keeping hold of Walker's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like Walker is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Yan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker wants to stand but Yan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Walker stands up from Yan's guard - Walker perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yan darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Yan into the cage.
Yan misses with the head strike.
Yan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Walker.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Yan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yan wants to get up but he can't break Walker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Yan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Hutchinson throws a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Alvarado.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Alvarado drives through with a takedown into Hutchinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hutchinson is trying to hold Alvarado in close to prevent damage but Alvarado has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Alvarado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvarado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hutchinson wants to control but Alvarado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Alvarado drops an elbow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Hutchinson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Alvarado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hutchinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hutchinson 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.
Alvarado passes to full mount!
Alvarado controlling his opponent. #T2#
Hutchinson working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarado controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Alvarado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hutchinson is surviving well by controlling Alvarado's body position as best he can.
Alvarado controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Alvarado has isolated one of Hutchinson's arms. Hutchinson looking to fight him off but Alvarado twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isidro Alvarado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarado slaps away a takedown attempt from Bebok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bebok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Alvarado dives in and scores a takedown into Bebok's guard.
Bebok looking to control but Alvarado passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Alvarado seems content to control.#SUB2#
Alvarado is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok trying to control from the bottom.
Bebok is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Bebok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarado is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Alvarado seems content to control.
Bebok wants to control but Alvarado is keeping busy.
Alvarado passes to full mount!
Alvarado controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Alvarado working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bebok looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Alvarado! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isidro Alvarado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Yan wants to clinch.#CL2#
Yan clinches with his opponent.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski stalling against the cage.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but Yan won't allow it.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Yan stands there with Pudzianowski around his waist. Pudzianowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pudzianowski has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Yan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Yan down.
That kick from Pudzianowski tenderised Yan's leg. Yan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pudzianowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Yan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yan manages to pass to side control. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yan lands a nice short elbow.
Yan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pudzianowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Yan stands up out of the half guard.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Pudzianowski.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Pudzianowski thumps Yan with a low kick.
Yan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yan! But no joy.
Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yan is able to avoid easily.
Yan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yan's sensitive parts.
Yan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yan checks a leg kick.
Yan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yan stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Yan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Yan checks it.
Yan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Yan's leg but Yan calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Yan moves into the clinch successfully.
Yan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pudzianowski pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3##BC2#
Yan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Yan darts in and clinches Pudzianowski up against the cage.#TD2#
Yan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pudzianowski regains guard immediately.
Yan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yan pushes down on Pudzianowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yan drops an elbow to the side of Pudzianowski's head. #T4#
Yan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
Yan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pudzianowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Yan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Pudzianowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Pudzianowski. No joy for Yan on that attempt.
Pudzianowski tries to counter by clinching up but Yan breaks away and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yan.
Yan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski tries to avoid it but Yan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pudzianowski to the ground. Pudzianowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there #TD2#
and Yan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yan on the ground.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Yan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Yan content to control rather than advance.
Yan prevents Pudzianowski from improving his position.
Yan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pudzianowski has hold of Yan's hands but Yan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pudzianowski has hold of Yan's hands but Yan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Yan is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there #TD2#
and Yan counters with a takedown into side control.
Yan staying calm.#SUB2#
Yan tries for a kimura but Pudzianowski is defending well. #T4#
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.
Pudzianowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Yan stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Yan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yan.
A low kick from Pudzianowski misses #TD2#
so Yan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yan controlling from the top position.
Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Yan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Yan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pudzianowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pudzianowski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Yan trying to control the position here.
Khalil Yan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pudzianowski defends it easily.#SUB2#
Yan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pudzianowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes from guard but Yan blocks nicely. #T2#
Yan lands some strikes from the bottom.
Pudzianowski postures up in Yan's guard and throws a big left but Yan blocks it.
Yan wants to sweep here but Pudzianowski controlling him for the moment.
Yan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Yan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pudzianowski is retaining full guard.
Yan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Yan passes into half guard.
Yan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pudzianowski!
Yan content just to control the position here.
Pudzianowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Yan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pudzianowski hang on?
Yan controlling the pace for now.
Yan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pudzianowski is trying to stand.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalil Yan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yan cracks Pudzianowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Yan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Yan! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1078 Round 3
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Alvarado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarado lands a knee to the body.
McAlroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarado uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAlroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAlroy blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Alvarado lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Alvarado gets to his feet - McAlroy follows without any prompting.
McAlroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarado misses the shot to the body.
McAlroy dodges the punch combination from Alvarado.
McAlroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarado shoots in and drives through. McAlroy sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAlroy lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Alvarado can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McAlroy and Alvarado drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McAlroy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bert McAlroy! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1078 Round 2
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pyrinos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pyrinos tries to bench press Alvarado off him but Alvarado keeps the position. #SUB#
Alvarado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pyrinos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alvarado tries to stand but Pyrinos is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Pyrinos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado is working Pyrinos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pyrinos tries to buck Alvarado off but Alvarado is having none of it.#T1#
Alvarado lands an elbow.
Pyrinos tries to buck Alvarado off but Alvarado is having none of it.
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.
Alvarado working away.#SU#
Alvarado decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pyrinos dips to his left and cracks Alvarado with an uppercut!
Pyrinos stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Alvarado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pyrinos to the mat! Pyrinos manages to get full guard.
Alvarado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Alvarado is working hard here to advance position.
Pyrinos trying to control the position.
Alvarado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Pyrinos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarado passes into half guard.
Pyrinos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarado scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Alvarado with the ground and pound but Pyrinos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alvarado landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pyrinos keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
Alvarado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pyrinos is keeping the position for now.
Alvarado looking to sit in guard and control but Pyrinos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Alvarado trying to control the position here.
Alvarado keeping full guard, as Pyrinos tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyrinos being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarado wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pyrinos is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Alvarado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Alvarado moves into range and clinches up with Pyrinos.#BC#
Alvarado breaks from the clinch.
Pyrinos tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pyrinos.#TD#
Alvarado feints and as Pyrinos raises his hands in defense, Alvarado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pyrinos trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pyrinos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pyrinos can do to turn this around?
Alvarado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Pyrinos trying to control the position.
Pyrinos keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
Alvarado wanted to stand there but Pyrinos had control of the position. #SUB2#
Alvarado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pyrinos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarado has managed to get both his arms back between Pyrinos's legs - danger averted.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alvarado trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyrinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick from Alvarado lands but Pyrinos takes it in his stride. #CL#
Alvarado pushes Pyrinos up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pyrinos prevents it.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alvarado clinches with his opponent.
Alvarado misses with the head strike.
Pyrinos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarado has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Alvarado moves into the clinch.#TD#
Alvarado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pyrinos uses from the top position.
Alvarado being controlled here, momentarily.
Pyrinos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarado is keeping the position for now.
Alvarado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pyrinos throwing strikes from guard but Alvarado blocks nicely.
Pyrinos tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarado is retaining full guard. #T4#
Pyrinos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarado's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pyrinos closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarado, looking for a takedown. Pyrinos pushes Alvarado against the cage but Alvarado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Isidro Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyro Pyrinos.
Pyrinos with a poor takedown #CL#
and Alvarado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pyrinos is breathing heavily.
Pyrinos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarado walks away with a smile on his face. Pyrinos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Alvarado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarado is leaning against Pyrinos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pyrinos misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Alvarado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Alvarado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pyrinos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Alvarado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarado.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pyrinos.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch.
Pyrinos fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Alvarado takes the fight into the clinch.
Pyrinos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarado prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pyrinos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarado uses from the top position.
Alvarado trying to control but Pyrinos is working from the bottom. #T1#
Alvarado looking to pass the guard.
Alvarado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pyrinos looking to control.
Alvarado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pyrinos's guard.
Alvarado wants to control from the top but Pyrinos keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarado looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pyrinos wants to control the position but Alvarado says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Alvarado there. #ES2#
Pyrinos has one foot on Alvarado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Alvarado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pyrinos is defending well for now.#TD#
Alvarado lands a takedown into guard.
Alvarado pushes down on Pyrinos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Alvarado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Alvarado is looking for a kimura but Pyrinos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarado to get the leverage.
Alvarado wants to take a breather but Pyrinos is having none of it.
Pyrinos wants to improve his position but Alvarado is controlling well.
Pyrinos is trying to control but can't.
Pyrinos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pyrinos tries to get to full guard but Alvarado has control of the leg.
Pyrinos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Pyrinos is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarado.
Pyrinos tries to get to full guard but Alvarado has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isidro Alvarado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Isidro Alvarado!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Isidro Alvarado!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Isidro Alvarado!
Isidro Alvarado wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1078 Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarado throws the kick towards the body but Redd avoids it.
Redd jabs at Alvarado's body.
Alvarado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Alvarado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redd's half guard.
Alvarado wants to pass to mount but Redd is defending the position.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Alvarado has control of the leg.
Alvarado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado lands strikes from half guard.
Alvarado controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Redd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Alvarado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Redd to stand up. #TD#
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Alvarado seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Redd won't allow Alvarado to pass to mount.
Alvarado controlling the action here.
Alvarado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redd looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarado performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarado working over Redd with some ground and pound. Redd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Alvarado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Redd to stand up. #CL#
Alvarado gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Alvarado rushes Redd and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Alvarado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Alvarado closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarado has Redd pressed against the cage, preventing Redd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Alvarado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Redd is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alvarado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Redd is looking to defend but Alvarado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Redd! Alvarado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Redd taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isidro Alvarado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Soza fails with a takedown attempt.
Soza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soza closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Yan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soza won't be happy with that.
Soza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soza throws a series of punches but Yan moves out of range.
Soza throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Yan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yan is controlling the pace.
Soza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yan is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Yan is trying to work for a kimura but Soza is defending well.
Yan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soza trying to control but Yan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soza missing with punches from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Soza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yan.
Yan is keen to just control but Soza is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Yan counters with a takedown into side control.
Yan working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Yan trying to control the action but Soza is working from the bottom.
Soza is looking for a sweep.
Soza keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Yan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Soza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yan but great work by Soza.
Yan tries to buck Soza off but Soza is having none of it.
Yan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Yan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Yan tries to buck Soza off but Soza is having none of it.
Soza scores with punches from side control.
Soza throws a strike aimed at the side of Yan's head but Yan avoids it well.
Yan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soza tries to score with some ground and pound. Yan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yan parries the strikes from Soza easily there. Soza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yan to escape.
#SU2#
Soza stands up and beckons Yan to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Soza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soza avoids the head kick by Yan.
Soza darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Yan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Yan stands up out of the half guard.
Soza slaps away a takedown attempt from Yan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yan leaves Soza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yan thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan misses with a takedown attempt - Soza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soza looks for a takedown but Yan sprawls well.#T1#
Soza with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Yan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yan.
Khalil Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Soza.#TD#
Yan gets control of Soza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yan is looking for a triangle but Soza pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soza wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving.
Soza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Soza throws a big elbow that misses.
Soza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soza trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soza throws a head kick but Yan moves out of range.
#TD#
Yan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soza's guard.
Soza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soza tries to break the clinch but Yan is controlling the position.
Soza prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Soza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yan has him pressed against the cage.
Soza is trying to break the clinch but Yan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Soza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Soza closes the distance and clinches.
Yan wants to break free but Soza has control.
Soza can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Yan pulls guard.
Soza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soza wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving. #SU2#
Soza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yan, up you get! #T4##TD#
Yan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soza to the ground. Yan is now in Soza's guard.
Soza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Soza throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Soza.
Soza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalil Yan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Yan dives in and scores a takedown into Soza's guard.
Soza is trying to control the position but Yan postures up. #SU#
Yan stands up from Soza's guard - Yan perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Soza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Yan shoots in and bounces Soza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yan prevents Soza from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan advances position into side control!
Soza wants to control but Yan postures up.#T1#
Soza is looking to regain half guard here but Yan keeps moving and retains side control.
Julian Soza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yan wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Soza to see if he's OK.
Yan landing a few strikes.
Soza tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yan easily slips into full mount!
Yan raining down shots from the mount!
Yan mounts Soza! Really nice guard pass there!
Yan trying to control but Soza is having none of it. #T3#
Yan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yan controlling from the full mount.
Yan tries to control but Soza wriggling away.
Soza squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Yan content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yan working Soza over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soza 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julian Soza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Yan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Yan is now in Johnson's guard.
Yan is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Yan dives into side control.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yan gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yan looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yan on the ground.
Yan raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Yan lands a big elbow.
Johnson has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Yan working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Johnson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Yan has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Johnson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalil Yan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balch did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Balch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Balch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Balch tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balch defends it well.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is nestled in close to Balch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Balch scores with a few weak punches.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Balch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balch.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Balch is looking to get to half guard.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Balch tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!
Balch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones connects with a big shot to the side of Balch's head.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Balch doesn't escape. #SUB#
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Balch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
Balch can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Balch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good control from Jones.
Balch tries to break free.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Balch tries to buck him off.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jones.
Jones biding his time, controlling Balch. #T3##SUB#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Balch is controlling his hands well.
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.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balch for as long as he can get away with.
Balch is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Balch as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jones!
Jones scores with strikes from the back.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Balch tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Balch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones scores with punches from the back.
Jones controls the action.
Jones continues to stall.#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Balch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Balch for a finish.
Jones keeps control of the position as Balch tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Balch is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Balch's guard.
Balch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU#
Jones gets to his feet - Balch follows without any prompting.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shoots in but Balch avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Balch instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Balch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Balch is controlling him.
Balch prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balch prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Balch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but Balch is having none of it.
Jones leaves Balch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balch tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jones forces Balch back against the cage and clinches.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Balch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balch is defending well.
Balch misses with a knee strike.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones wants to break free but Balch has control.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balch just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Balch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Balch looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Balch tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Balch moves his leg out of the way.
As Jones backs off Balch throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Balch tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Jones moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Balch.
Jones avoids the strikes from the bottom by Balch.
Balch is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Balch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balch is looking to reverse the position.
Jones blocks the strikes from Balch.
Jones 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.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Balch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Balch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ricky Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balch tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balch flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Balch is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Balch. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balch back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balch missing with punches from the bottom.
Balch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balch wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T1#
Balch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Balch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Balch defends the submission attempt.
Balch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Balch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Balch strikes from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Balch is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones throws an elbow but Balch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones controls the position.
Balch tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Balch throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Balch misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
More hug and hope from Jones.#T3#
Balch is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Balch gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balch can do to turn this around?
Balch is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Balch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Balch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Balch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Balch's face.
#SUB#
Balch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones. #SUB#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Balch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balch looks a forlorn figure.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bob Balch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricky Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Jones! |
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