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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Saunders (ranked 24559 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Alcala (ranked 3186 p4p, 303 weight class). Alcala has chosen Halogen- U got that as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyron Saunders has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyron Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alcala as he jumps to the side.
A clash of legs there as Saunders blocks the low kick.
Alcala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alcala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders lands a high kick!
Alcala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saunders is looking to get back to his feet here but Alcala is keeping cool and he's managed to take Saunders's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saunders breaks Alcala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Saunders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alcala controlling Saunders's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala is looking for a triangle but Saunders pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alcala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Alcala's legs - danger averted.
Saunders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alcala dives on top into guard.
Alcala slips nicely into half guard.
Alcala stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Alcala clinches with his opponent.
Alcala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saunders tries to pull guard but Alcala won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala pulls guard effortlessly.
Saunders is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Alcala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcala manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Alcala's guard.
Alcala 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.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alcala has his hands on Saunders's head, controlling the position.
Saunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alcala pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.
Alcala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Saunders throws a strike but Alcala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alcala controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcala connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Alcala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Saunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saunders throws a big counter combination but Alcala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alcala is looking to clinch.
Alcala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saunders has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alcala off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saunders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alcala tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
Alcala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saunders wants to stand back up but Alcala manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alcala's best efforts.
Saunders moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Alcala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alcala's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Alcala controls Saunders momentarily but Saunders frees himself.
Alcala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saunders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alcala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Alcala is pulling down on Saunders's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders stands up over Alcala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders throws a big elbow that misses.
Alcala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alcala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alcala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Alcala blocks nicely.
Saunders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saunders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alcala's head.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Alcala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcala manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Alcala's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saunders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alcala throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Saunders lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyron Saunders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alcala takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders goes for a takedown attempt but Alcala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcala doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Saunders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Saunders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saunders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala closes the distance and clinches.
Alcala tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Alcala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saunders regains guard immediately.
Alcala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alcala manages to get himself to full guard.
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders postures up.
Alcala is adopting a defensive guard.
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.
Saunders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alcala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alcala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alcala!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala tries to advance to mount but Saunders denies him.
Alcala wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Alcala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saunders tries to buck Alcala off but Alcala is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alcala has his takedown stuffed
and Saunders counters by clinching up.
Alcala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saunders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Alcala manages to get underhooks.
Saunders is trying to drag Alcala to the mat but Alcala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcala is pressed up against the cage. Saunders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alcala down to the mat. Alcala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alcala tries for a takedown but Saunders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alcala.
Helio Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders stuffs the takedown.
Alcala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saunders counters with a three punch combo that has Alcala backing up. Alcala nods at Saunders to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saunders is defended easily by Alcala.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Helio Alcala.
I think Alcala 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Alcala!
After the fight, Helio Alcala was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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RATING
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