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Event:
VTFC 7: Battleground
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvario throws a lazy right hand but Verra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvario has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verra finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvario's head.
Alvario misses with a right hand
and Verra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verra lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Alvario misses
and Verra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jon Alvario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvario on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvario moves forwards but Verra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verra connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verra with a nice cross.
Alvario throws a head kick that misses
and Verra counters with a leg kick.
Alvario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verra connects with a crisp jab.
Verra tests Alvario's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Verra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verra.#T1#
Alvario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verra.
Verra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Alvario is rocked!
Alvario takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvario is still on wobbly legs! Can Verra finish him?
Alvario is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Verra doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alvario crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alvario's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Verra!
After the big win, Eric Verra made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 3
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvario shoots for a takedown but Verra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Verra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvario.
Some wild striking there from Verra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvario! But no joy.
Verra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Verra duly obliges.
Eric Verra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verra misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Verra. Those never looked like landing.
Verra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Verra swinging wildly here.
Verra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Verra.
Verra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvario swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Verra. #T1#
Verra misses with the combination.
Alvario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verra.
Verra backing away here, and Alvario unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Alvario.
Verra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verra throws a series of punches but Alvario moves out of range.
A combination from Verra does no damage.
It seemed like Alvario was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verra is breathing heavily.
Verra misses with a series of wild punches.
Verra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvario's head backwards.
Verra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Alvario misses with a low kick.
Alvario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verra swivels and escapes.
Eric Verra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Alvario.#TD2#
Alvario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Verra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvario landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Alvario is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Verra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvario working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Alvario thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvario lands an elbow. #T3#
Alvario working the ground and pound.
Alvario in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alvario lands a nice forearm strike.
Verra taking a bit of punishment here - Alvario scoring with strikes.
Alvario taking a breather here.
Alvario lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alvario connects with a decent elbow.
Alvario takes a little break here. Verra wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Verra taking punishment in the form of punches.
Verra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alvario is staying tight to Verra's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Verra dodges the ground and pound from Alvario.
Alvario in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alvario lands a nice forearm strike.
Alvario landing a few strikes.
Verra defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Verra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Alvario fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Verra sprawls well initially but Alvario persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvario scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alvario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Verra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvario on the ground.
Alvario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario winds up and cracks Verra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Let's hope that Alvario 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.
Alvario working over Verra with some ground and pound. Verra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Verra has hold of Alvario's hands but Alvario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verra!
Alvario working the ground and pound effectively.
Jon Alvario has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Alvario raining down shots from the mount!
Alvario lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alvario lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Verra hang on?
Alvario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Alvario is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Verra to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Verra shrugs it off.
Alvario landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvario landing strikes from the mount.
Verra is in a horrible position here. Alvario smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Alvario landing punches.
Alvario is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Verra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alvario has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Verra's face.
Alvario controlling his opponent.
Verra is bucking up trying to escape but Alvario cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alvario lands a big elbow.
Alvario lands a big shot there that rocks Verra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Verra is rocked!
Verra taking shots to the head.
Oh Verra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvario controlling the position easily from mount.
Verra seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Alvario fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Alvario.
Alvario scoring with strikes but Verra is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alvario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvario scoring with strikes but Verra is staying in there.
Alvario loads up with a big shot that hurts Verra! He's pulled Alvario in close but Alvario has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Verra survive? More strikes from Alvario and Verra is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Alvario!
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Event:
VTFC 3: Art of War
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Verra closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Alvario has been cut.
Verra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvario throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvario seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Verra shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alvario is backing up but Verra catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alvario covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Verra Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Verra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eric Verra made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
VTFC 2: Ascension
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abiot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Alvario scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvario trying to control the pace.
Alvario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvario working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvario working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alvario putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#
It looks like Isiah Abiot has been cut.
Alvario with good strikes from the mount here!
Alvario can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abiot is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvario with a couple of short strikes.
Abiot taking shots to the head.
Alvario punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Abiot is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abiot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvario is landing with some decent strikes but Abiot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Abiot is still in real trouble! Can Alvario finish him?
Alvario looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvario postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Abiot out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Alvario goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Alvario!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 4
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvario looks for a takedown but Auguste sprawls well.
Auguste throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Alvario counters with a single leg into guard. Auguste didn't expect that.
Auguste can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvario controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Auguste wriggles free and stands up.
Auguste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Auguste does no damage.
Alvario tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Auguste looks to clinch #TD2#
and Alvario counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvario.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvario with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Alvario postures up in Auguste's guard and throws a big left but Auguste blocks it.
Alvario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alvario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Auguste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvario cracks Auguste with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Auguste working for a triangle but Alvario defends it easily.
Alvario stays in close to Auguste's body and controls the position.
Alvario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Auguste preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Alvario with a nice head shot there.
Alvario scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Alvario drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Alvario as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Auguste screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Alvario! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jon Alvario!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 3
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
El Diaz tries to clinch but Alvario moves out of range.
El Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvario pinned against the cage. Alvario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvario avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvario, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross El Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Diaz tries for a takedown but Alvario circles away easily#TD2#
and Alvario 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Diaz has momentary wrist control but Alvario slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
El Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvario throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvario wants to control from the top but El Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Alvario has moved into half guard.
Alvario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alvario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Alvario is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvario.
Alvario sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Diaz defending well though. #T2#
Alvario winds up and cracks El Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El Diaz wants to improve his position but Alvario is controlling well.
El Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
El Diaz has hold of Alvario's hands but Alvario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
El Diaz has hold of Alvario's hands but Alvario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
El Diaz wants to improve his position but Alvario is controlling well.
Alvario lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
El Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Alvario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
El Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvario prevents El Diaz from improving his position.
El Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Alvario sits in half guard.
El Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Alvario is trying to control. El Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Diaz tries to get to full guard but Alvario has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvario looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvario working the head and body with strikes.
El Diaz gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
El Diaz is looking for a triangle but Alvario pushes his legs off easily.
El Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvario lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvario postures up and lands a big shot to El Diaz's brow.
El Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
El Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvario is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Alvario dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
El Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvario.#TD#
El Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
El Diaz wants to pass the guard but Alvario is keeping the position.
Alvario bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Diaz's guard. #REVB#
Alvario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvario won't allow El Diaz to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
El Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvario doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvario manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario distracts El Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
El Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvario controlling from the top position. #T1#
Alvario chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvario preventing the sweep.
Alvario connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvario is in close to El Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
El Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Diaz's head.
Alvario is in close to El Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvario's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Alvario stopping the sweep attempt from El Diaz.
El Diaz trying to control the position.
Alvario lands a couple of digs.
Alvario trying to control the position from guard on top but El Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvario landing with the ground and pound.
Alvario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Diaz 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.#SUB#
El Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvario uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvario scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Alvario's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alvario grinds an elbow into El Diaz's temple. #ROC2#
El Diaz is rocked!#T3#
Alvario lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh El Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Diaz tries to buck Alvario off but Alvario is having none of it.
El Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alvario connects with a decent elbow.
Alvario lands some shots froms side control.
El Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Alvario lands a strong strike to the head of El Diaz. That's dazed him! Alvario looking to finish here. El Diaz is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Alvario lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Alvario!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 2
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvario fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvario shoots and misses
and Alvario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
East moves in looking to clinch but Alvario pushes him off.
East misses with a wild combination.
East tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Alvario counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario postures up and lands a big shot to East's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Alvario wants to control from the top but East keeps moving.
Alvario postures up in East's guard and throws a big left but East blocks it.
Alvario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
East wants to stand and escape but Alvario is having none of it.
Alvario postures up and lands a big shot to East's brow.
Alvario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvario is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
East controls Alvario momentarily but Alvario frees himself.
East utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
East wants to stand but Alvario is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvario takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvario avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvario fails to land the takedown.
Dominic East has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Alvario.
East tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Alvario counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alvario is looking to work some ground and pound but East has wrist control.
East wants to sweep here but Alvario controlling him for the moment.
Alvario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Alvario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of East's head.
Alvario postures up in East's guard and throws a big left but East blocks it.
Alvario wants to control from the top but East keeps moving.
East working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvario.
Alvario connects with a couple of short punches.
East wants to get back to his feet but Alvario is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvario is looking to work some ground and pound but East has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
East has momentary wrist control but Alvario slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
East will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
East wants to get back to his feet but Alvario is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
East fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvario, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvario tries for a takedown but East manages to get underhooks.
East lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvario backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
East lands a nice uppercut.
East doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
East lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Alvario will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
East tries to clinch but Alvario moves out of range.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvario circles away.
Alvario tries a quick counter leg kick but East is wise to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from East.
Alvario goes for a double leg but East avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as East continues to drive forward.
East tries to clinch but Alvario moves away #TD2#
so Alvario counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
East wants to stand but Alvario is controlling the position.
Alvario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of East's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
East is trying to keep Alvario in close.
Alvario works over East with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
East wants to stand and escape but Alvario is having none of it.
Alvario wants to control from the top but East keeps moving.
East is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvario is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alvario throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvario looks to land a combination but East avoids it well.
Dominic East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
East lands a nice looking body shot.
East scores with a three punch combo!
Good shot there by East.
Alvario fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but East is out of range. #TD2#
Alvario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvario showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Alvario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
East is refusing to be controlled, as Alvario sits in half guard.
Alvario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
East tries to kick Alvario off in order to stand up. Alvario Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
East takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
East is trying to improve his position.
Alvario creates some space and throws a big elbow, but East sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alvario scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at East to see if he's OK.
Alvario is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt East will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alvario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alvario working the head and body with strikes.
East is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alvario has just dragged him back down to the mat.
East on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alvario lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvario fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jon Alvario has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
East can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvario working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
East is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
East is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alvario connects with a decent elbow.
Alvario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvario wants to lay and pray for a moment but East keeps working. #SUB2#
Alvario swings around for an armbar but East sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvario's guard.
Alvario 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.
Alvario keeping full guard, as East tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Alvario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvario. Alvario gets slowly back to his feet.
East closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Alvario counters with a nice double leg into side control. East won't be happy with that.
Alvario working the head and body with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvario.
East wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvario tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvario is looking to take a break and control but East is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Alvario working the head and body with strikes.
Alvario is looking to take a break and control but East is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvario 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.
Alvario wants to lay and pray for a moment but East keeps working.
Dominic East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvario lands a few punches from side control.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvario lands some shots froms side control.
Alvario is looking to take a break and control but East is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Alvario is chipping away with strikes.
Alvario scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at East to see if he's OK.
East takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
East pushes Alvario away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alvario gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alvario looks up at the clock and then as East takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alvario smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alvario in side control, throwing shots but East defends.
Alvario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvario slows the pace down.
East is looking for a sweep.
Jon Alvario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
East takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
East is not content to let Alvario control the position.
Alvario in side control, throwing shots but East defends.
East is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alvario is controlling him well.
Alvario just content to control the position.
Alvario's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvario grinds an elbow into East's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Alvario comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvario 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Jon Alvario!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jon Alvario!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Jon Alvario!
Jon Alvario wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 1
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvario controlling the pace.
Alvario working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason trying to control here.
Alvario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvario is taking a breather. Mason says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Mason has been cut.#T1#
Alvario prevents Mason from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvario lands a nice short elbow.
Mason tries to kick Alvario off but Alvario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvario lands strikes from half guard.
Alvario lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to hold on to Alvario's head to control him but Alvario postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alvario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason trying to control but Alvario postures up.
Nice strikes from Alvario there. #T2#
Alvario drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvario connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Alvario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Ryan Mason's cut is getting worse.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvario in particular looking to stall.
Alvario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
Ryan Mason's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alvario controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Mason is out! Alvario gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Alvario!
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