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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lito Alcala (ranked 3460 p4p, 2694 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 222 p4p, 184 weight class). Alcala comes to the cage accompanied by MORTAL KOMBAT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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41 - 29 - 1 |
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33 - 53 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lito Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 53 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Alcala throws a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alcala won't be happy with that.
Tiger trying to control the position but Alcala is working away.
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alcala wants to control but Tiger postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tiger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tiger throws a strike aimed at the side of Alcala's head but Alcala avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tiger wants to control but Alcala is keeping him busy.
Tiger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alcala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alcala struggling a bit here.
Tiger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alcala blocks a jab.
As Tiger backs away, Alcala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alcala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiger.
Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
Tiger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Alcala - just one landing.
Alcala throws a front kick that sends Tiger stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala misses with the body kick
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alcala enables Tiger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alcala manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tiger trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Tiger stays in close to Alcala's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger being controlled here momentarily.
Tiger postures up in Alcala's guard and throws a big left but Alcala blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala is trying to control the position but Tiger postures up.
Tiger is stalling in the full guard.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet but Tiger passes into half guard.
Tiger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcala wants to improve his position but Tiger is controlling well.
Tiger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alcala!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alcala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiger slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala misses with a low kick as Tiger jumps back.
Tiger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiger is looking to slow Alcala down with leg kicks.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Tiger is predictable there
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger moves out of range as Alcala throws a body kick.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Tiger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alcala misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcala throws a leg kick
and Tiger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alcala can pounce on him.
Alcala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiger is able to avoid easily.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger slips a straight right by Alcala.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Alcala connects with the punch.
Tiger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a series of punches but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala moves out of range as Tiger throws a body kick.
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
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!
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Tiger avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Alcala.
Tiger slips a straight right by Alcala.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick from Alcala, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Alcala throws a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
Tiger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcala defends it well.
Alcala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Alcala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger misses with a body shot
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Tiger jabs at Alcala's body.
Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alcala rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alcala throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
Alcala scores with a push kick.
Tiger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcala. That did some damage!
Alcala is looking to chop away at Tiger's legs.
Alcala throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alcala.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alcala scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcala misses with a low kick.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tiger checks a low kick from Alcala.
Alcala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Alcala misses with a looping left.
Tiger throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
As Tiger backs away, Alcala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alcala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcala defends it well.
Alcala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
Tiger takes one to the chin there.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Tiger takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiger blocks a jab.
Alcala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
A jab lands there for Alcala.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
Alcala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alcala misses with a low kick.
Tiger tries to bum rush Alcala with a series of wild strikes but Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alcala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses.
Alcala throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
A head kick by Alcala misses
and Tiger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala being controlled here, momentarily.
Alcala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiger 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.
Let's hope that Tiger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alcala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiger pushes down on Alcala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tiger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tiger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala pushes Tiger away with a front kick.
Tiger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alcala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alcala lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Alcala sizes up Tiger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiger works Alcala's body with a nice hook.
Alcala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alcala defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Alcala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alcala 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
Our winner, Lito Alcala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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