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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Algiorno (ranked 5453 p4p, 6431 weight class) and Quicky Two (ranked 534 p4p, 575 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abi Algiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quicky Two!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Algiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Two.
Nice body kick from Algiorno.
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
A lazy body kick from Algiorno
and Two counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Two.
Algiorno tries to circle away but Two has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Algiorno walks away with a smile on his face. Two gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Algiorno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Two counters by moving into the clinch.
Algiorno has had enough of the clinch but Two keeps him there for the moment.
Two taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Two - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Two tries to pull guard but Algiorno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Two has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Algiorno uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Two, up you get!
Algiorno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
We've been hearing reports that Algiorno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Two wants to counter the offense by Algiorno and move into the clinch position.
Algiorno gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Two counters with a single leg into guard. Algiorno didn't expect that.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two wants to control from the top but Algiorno keeps moving.
Two looks winded!
Algiorno wants to stand up but Two is controlling him.
Algiorno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Two off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two avoiding damage as Algiorno throws knees to the body.
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno throws a leg kick which misses Two's front leg but catches the back leg as Two tries to avoid it.
Two dodges the punch combination from Algiorno.
Two tries to counter with a clinch but Algiorno shakes him off and moves away.
Two checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Algiorno. That's going to slow Two down.
A leg kick checked by Two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Algiorno moves into the clinch successfully.
Two prevents Algiorno from breaking the clinch.
Algiorno missing with knees to the body.
Algiorno is trying to break the clinch but Two is controlling him.
Algiorno crunches a lovely knee into Two's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abi Algiorno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Algiorno moves into the clinch successfully.
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Two's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Algiorno does no damage.
Two tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Algiorno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Algiorno misses
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Algiorno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno misses with a leg kick
so Two counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Two won't allow Algiorno to get back to his feet.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Algiorno is keeping the position for now.
Two stops Algiorno from standing up.
Algiorno manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Two is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Two fails to pull guard.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Algiorno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quicky Two.
Algiorno lands a good knee to the midsection. Two won't want to take too many of those.
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Algiorno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Two tries to counter by closing the distance.
Algiorno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Algiorno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Two is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Algiorno to keep the fight standing.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Algiorno wants to get back to striking at distance but Two won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Algiorno pushes Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two has Algiorno pressed against the cage, preventing Algiorno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
Algiorno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Two counters with a takedown into side control.
Two trying to control the action but Algiorno is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Two has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Two takes a little break here. Algiorno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Algiorno wants to get back to his feet.
Abi Algiorno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Algiorno keeps working.
Algiorno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Two asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Algiorno is predictable there
and Two counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Algiorno has had enough of the clinch but Two keeps him there for the moment.
Two jumps guard but Algiorno stands there with Two around his waist. Two gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Algiorno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Two 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.
Abi Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quicky Two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Algiorno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Algiorno throws a leg kick but Two moved away.
Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Algiorno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Two checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Two tries to counter with a clinch but Algiorno shakes him off and moves away.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Algiorno moves into range and clinches up with Two.
Algiorno is trying to force a seperation but Two has the dominant position.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two trying to control the position but instead, Algiorno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Two into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Algiorno 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno!
Abi Algiorno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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