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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ipin feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ipin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Ipin gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
Upin Ipin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afghan Alves.
Alves leaves Ipin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ipin blocks the body kick.
Ipin is looking to counter the offense by Alves and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipin darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Ipin into the cage.
Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ipin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ipin as he avoids it easily.
Ipin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ipin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Alves moves into the clinch.
Ipin controlling the action here for a moment.
Ipin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alves tries to break the clinch but Ipin is controlling the position. #BC#
Ipin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Ipin shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ipin can't do much from the bottom here.
Alves controls the position.#T2#
Ipin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ipin is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ipin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ipin is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Ipin wants to control but Alves postures up.
Ipin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alves off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves is trying to break free.
#T3#
Alves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ipin trying to control momentarily.
Alves trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Alves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ipin's arms. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves tries to roll but Ipin sticks to his back.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves trying to control the hands but Ipin breaks the grip.
Ipin keeps control of the position as Alves tries to break free.
Ipin struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Upin Ipin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ipin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves looks for a takedown but Ipin sprawls well.
Ipin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ipin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Ipin keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries to clinch but Ipin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Ipin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
Upin Ipin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afghan Alves.#T1#
Alves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ipin tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ipin to the ground. Ipin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Ipin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Alves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from Ipin as Alves shoots in.
Ipin connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ipin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves feints the counter takedown.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ipin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ipin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ipin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Ipin sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ipin.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ipin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ipin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alves looks for the body kick but Ipin saw that one coming.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Ipin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves fails with the takedown.
Ipin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Alves closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Alves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ipin smiles and moves away.
Ipin tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Ipin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ipin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ipin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ipin thinking.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alves or perhaps it was just good defense by Ipin, which made it look bad.
Ipin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afghan Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Ipin is trying to drag Alves to the mat but Alves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ipin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ipin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Upin Ipin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ipin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ipin as he avoids it easily.
Ipin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Upin Ipin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Ipin prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Ipin breaks from the clinch.
Ipin dives in for a single leg takedown but Alves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alves fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Alves.
Alves goes for a double leg but Ipin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ipin continues to drive forward.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Alves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Ipin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Alves pushes Ipin up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ipin pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ipin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ipin clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Ipin pushes Alves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Ipin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ipin. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Ipin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Ipin circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Alves scores with a four punch combination!
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Ipin appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Ipin tries to clinch up.
Ipin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Ipin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ipin lands an elbow inside.
Ipin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
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!
Ipin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Ipin gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afghan Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afghan Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Smasher throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smasher missing with knees to the body.
Smasher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Smasher 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.#CL2#
Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smasher dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Smasher's head and hops out.#T1#
Smasher tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a three punch combo that has Smasher backing up. Smasher nods at Alves to acknowledge the strikes.
Alves leaves Smasher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alves has a takedown stuffed.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Smasher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves fails with the takedown.
Ben Smasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afghan Alves.
Smasher wants to clinch
and Alves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smasher throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Smasher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Smasher sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Smasher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smasher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smasher tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smasher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alves scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smasher slows down the pace here.
Smasher tries to break free but Alves pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smasher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Smasher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smasher circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smasher is defended easily by Alves.
Smasher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves avoids the head kick by Smasher.
Smasher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smasher is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Smasher on that attempt.
Alves tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smasher slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smasher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smasher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smasher misses with a few strikes there.
Smasher blocks a head kick by Alves.
Smasher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smasher misses with a wild body shot.
Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Smasher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smasher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smasher feinted with a counter takedown.
Alves works over Smasher's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Smasher moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afghan Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Smasher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smasher dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Smasher's head and hops out.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smasher backs up against the cage.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Smasher shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Smasher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smasher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Afghan Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves dives in and grabs Smasher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smasher pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
Alves fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smasher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves.
Smasher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alves manages to circle out of the way.
Ben Smasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afghan Alves.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Alves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smasher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smasher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smasher misses with a low kick.
Smasher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smasher closes the distance and clinches up with Alves, looking for a takedown. Smasher pushes Alves against the cage but Alves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alves goes for a double leg but Smasher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smasher continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Alves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Smasher trying to control here.
Alves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smasher trying to control but Alves postures up.
Smasher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Smasher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Smasher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smasher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves throws a head kick but Smasher moves out of range.
Smasher thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Smasher, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Smasher against the cage but Smasher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alves tries for a takedown but Smasher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Smasher moves into the clinch.#T4#
Alves has Smasher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smasher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smasher is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Smasher manages to pull guard.
Smasher is controlling Alves's posture.
Alves 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. #ES#
Smasher pushes Alves off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves tries for a takedown but Smasher circles away easily#CL#
and Smasher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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 Ben Smasher will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Alves.
Smasher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves throws a leg kick #CL#
and Smasher counters by clinching up.
Alves wants to stall.
#TD2#
Alves decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smasher advances to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Smasher has control of the leg.
Smasher is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##ES2#
Alves manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smasher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alves avoids it really well and circles away.
Smasher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alves avoids it really well and circles away.
Smasher slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smasher shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Smasher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Alves gets a double leg takedown into Smasher's guard.#T2#
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Smasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Alves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Smasher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smasher shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves throws out a counter right but Smasher avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Smasher.#CL2#
Alves closes the distance and pushes Smasher back into the cage.#T3#
Smasher misses with a punch to the body.
Alves tries to pull guard but Smasher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smasher is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Alves blocks a body shot from Smasher. #BC2#
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smasher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Smasher.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Smasher rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smasher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Alves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smasher gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smasher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smasher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alves controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afghan Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afghan Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Alves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lazzarotte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Alves stands up from Lazzarotte's guard - Alves perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lazzarotte dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Lazzarotte's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazzarotte is defended easily by Alves.
Alves has a takedown stuffed.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzarotte.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lazzarotte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lazzarotte shoots in looking for a takedown. Alves tries to sprawl out of it but Lazzarotte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Alves escapes and gets back to his feet.
Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lazzarotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lazzarotte or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lazzarotte throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Lazzarotte circles away.
#T2#
Lazzarotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lazzarotte avoids a kick to the body.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Lazzarotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lazzarotte misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Alves rushes Lazzarotte and presses him up against the cage.
Lazzarotte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Lazzarotte breaks from the clinch.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazzarotte circles away.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lazzarotte tries to counter with a takedown but Alves is quick to defend against it.
Lazzarotte tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lazzarotte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Alves moves into the clinch.#T3#
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lazzarotte.
Lazzarotte is breathing heavily.
Lazzarotte is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lazzarotte down to the mat. Lazzarotte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alves pushes Lazzarotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Lazzarotte wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Lazzarotte misses with a low kick as Alves jumps back.
Lazzarotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazzarotte wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Lazzarotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4##CL#
Lazzarotte moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alves.
Lazzarotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazzarotte misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazzarotte is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Alves can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Lazzarotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afghan Alves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzarotte.
Lazzarotte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Lazzarotte counters by clinching up. #BC#
Lazzarotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazzarotte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Lazzarotte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lazzarotte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazzarotte throws a head kick that half lands.
Alves connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Lazzarotte tumbling to the canvas! Alves pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Lazzarotte was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Afghan Alves!
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