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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Matthew looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alford being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Matthew is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alford has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matthew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alford is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Alford gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Alford tries to keep at a distance but Matthew has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Alford pulls guard. #T1#
Alford keeping full guard, as Matthew tries to pass.
Matthew sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matthew trying to control the position from guard on top but Alford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alford throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Matthew trying to control but Alford is working from the bottom.
Alford wants to get back to his feet but Matthew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthew wants to control from the top but Alford keeps moving.
Matthew won't allow Alford to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matthew shoots in looking for a takedown. Alford tries to sprawl out of it but Matthew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alford wants to clinch.#T3#
Matthew doesn't manage to clinch there - Alford circles away.
Alford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alford counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew darts in looking for a takedown but Alford gets double underhooks and turns Matthew into the cage.
Warren Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Matthew .
Alford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthew ! But no joy.
Matthew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alford shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthew sprawls well. He's pushed Alford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Alford backs off Matthew throws a huge counter combo but Alford manages to avoid it all.
A leg kick checked by Alford.
Alford tries to counter by clinching up but Matthew breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Matthew tries for a takedown but Alford circles away easily
and Alford counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew stuffs the takedown.
Mark Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alford somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alford avoids the head kick by Matthew .
Alford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matthew shoots in for a takedown but Alford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Warren Alford will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matthew shoots and misses
and Alford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Matthew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alford sprawls well initially but Matthew persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Alford kicks Matthew off and gets back to his feet.
Matthew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Alford instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alford takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Alford has been cut.
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!
Alford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alford somewhat.#T1#
Matthew shoots in looking for a takedown. Alford tries to sprawl out of it but Matthew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Matthew .
Matthew is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Matthew rushes Alford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Alford successfully pulls guard.
Matthew looking to sit in guard and control but Alford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Alford stands up from Matthew 's guard - Alford perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##CL2#
Matthew darts in and clinches Alford up against the cage.
Alford fails to pull guard.
Matthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alford is trying to pull guard but Matthew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Alford gets control of Matthew 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matthew looking to pass the guard.
Alford trying to keep a closed guard but Matthew is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Alford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Matthew decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Matthew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alford sprawls well initially but Matthew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthew is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matthew trying to control from half guard but Alford is working away.
Matthew is looking to stall here but Alford recovers full guard. #T4#
Alford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matthew distracts Alford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matthew passes into half guard.
Matthew stalling away here and it's allowed Alford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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 Warren Alford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Warren Alford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matthew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alford is fending him off so far but Matthew persists. Nope, Alford circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Matthew .
Matthew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Matthew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alford was covering up waiting for the punch and Matthew finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Matthew stands up and waves to Alford to follow him.
Matthew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Matthew shoots in and gets a takedown into Alford's guard.#ES#
Alford pushes Matthew off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mark Matthew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Alford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthew to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Alford decides to pull guard.
Matthew wants to pass the guard but Alford is keeping the position.
Matthew working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Alford wants to get back to his feet but Matthew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matthew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matthew wants to control from the top but Alford keeps moving. #SU2#
Matthew decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alford, up you get!
Matthew shoots in but no luck this time.
Warren Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Matthew .#T3#
Matthew has his takedown stuffed
and Alford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alford misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Matthew counters by moving into the clinch.
Alford wants to take the fight to the mat but Matthew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Matthew jumps guard.
Matthew is controlling Alford's posture.#ES2#
Matthew kicks Alford off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Alford gets caught napping as Matthew dives in and scores a takedown. Alford manages to retain guard.
Matthew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Alford controls Matthew momentarily but Matthew frees himself. #SUB#
Alford is looking for a triangle but Matthew pushes his legs off easily.
Matthew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alford's guard. #SUB2#
Matthew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Matthew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alford 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Warren Alford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Barzilla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barzilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barzilla shoots in for a takedown but Alford shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Barzilla moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Alford pulls Barzilla into guard.
Alford wants to stand but Barzilla is controlling the position.
Barzilla content to stall in guard here.
Barzilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Barzilla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alford, up you get! #CL2#
Barzilla closes the distance and clinches.
Alford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barzilla smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Barzilla closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Barzilla is struggling to control the position.
Barzilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alford is defending well for now.
Barzilla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barzilla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alfords head.
Barzilla lands a body punch.
Alford is breathing heavily.
Barzilla works on Alford's body with a couple of short punches.
Barzilla presses Alford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barzilla lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alford backwards. #TD2#
Barzilla pulls Alford into guard.
Barzilla pulls Alford in close to his closed guard and prevents Alford from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Barzilla uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barzilla throws a right and a left that Alford avoids nicely.
Alford tried to counter with a leg kick but Barzilla avoided it.
A combination from Barzilla does no damage. #T2#
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!
Barzilla connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Alford covering up! Barzilla comes in with a big uppercut and Alford goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Barzilla!
Bubba Barzilla made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeet yeet lmaoooo'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jr darts in and clinches Alford up against the cage.
Alford tries to pull guard but Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Alford drops back down to his feet.
Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Alford tries to pull guard but Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Alford drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Alford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr scores with a shot to the side of Alford's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Warren Alford has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jr.
Alford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alford is working for takedown but Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jr to keep the fight standing.
Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Alford! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Alford drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kile Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hughes shoots in and bounces Alford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes is working Alford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alford is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hughes has eaten all the pies!
Hughes controlling from the top position.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands a couple of digs.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alford is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hughes works over Alford with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes pushes down on Alford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hughes working Alford over with strikes. #ROC2#
Alford is rocked!
Hughes lands a big elbow - Alford is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matty Hughes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Alford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Alford closes the distance and clinches.
Alford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Alford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jones rushes Alford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alford clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Jones not allowing Alford to control his hands. #SUB2#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alford is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Alford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Alford to escape the position.
#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Alford has been cut.
Jones connects with a big shot to the side of Alford's head.
#ROC2#
Alford is rocked!#CUT2#
Warren Alford's cut is getting worse.
Jones connects with a couple of big shots that have Alford covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Alford! Jones fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Alford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kronen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alford defending well as Kronen loads up on a big left hand.
Kronen wants to clinch but Alford slips to the side
and Alford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kronen swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Alford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alford showed some decent athleticism there.
Alford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alford seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like Alford is going to stand back up.
#T1##SU#
Alford stands up from half guard. #TD#
Alford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kronen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Alford tries for a kimura but Kronen is defending well. #SUB#
Alford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Alford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kronen to his feet. #TD#
Alford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kronen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2##SU#
Alford stands up. #CL#
Alford moves into range and clinches up with Kronen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Alford pulls Kronen into guard.
#ES#
Alford pushes Kronen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alford fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Alford closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kronen quickly recovers to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Alford wants to work for an arm triangle but Kronen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU#
Alford decides to stand up.
Kronen throws a sloppy head kick
and Alford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Alford instigates a clinch.
Alford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kronen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Alford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alford pulls Kronen into guard.
Kronen is fighting to break Alford's control of his arms but Alford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Kronen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alford, up you get! #CL#
Alford closes the distance and clinches.#T4##TD#
Alford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kronen stops Alford from standing up.
Alford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kronen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Alford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kronen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kronen smiles and moves away.
Kronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alford is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been informed that Kronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kronen shoots in but no luck this time.
Alford feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Alford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kronen fails with the takedown.
Alford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kronen manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alford blocks a head kick by Kronen.
Alford thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Alford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Warren Alford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Alford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kronen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Alford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kronen has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Alford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Kronen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SU#
Alford gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Kronen as Alford shoots in.#CL2#
Kronen moves into the clinch.
Alford is trying to pull guard but Kronen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kronen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Alford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kronen has Alford up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Alford jumps guard and drags Kronen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SU2#
Kronen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alford, up you get!
Kronen throws a head kick that Alford semi-blocks.
Kronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alford throwing a counter right hand but Kronen manages to avoid it.#TD#
Alford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Kronen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronen lands with a nice combination. Alford backs away looking to recover.
Kronen throws a head kick that misses.
Alford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kronen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kronen unleashes a big counter combination but Alford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kronen tries to avoid it but Alford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kronen to the ground. Kronen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Kronen throws a body kick that misses
and Alford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kronen lands with a slapping head kick.
Kronen throws a body kick that misses.
Kronen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kronen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Alford clinches. #TD#
Alford manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Alford keeping moving, preventing Kronen from controlling successfully.
Kronen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
Kronen stands up from Alford's guard - Kronen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kronen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alford defends it nicely.
Alford misses with a takedown attempt
and Kronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronen leaves Alford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Kronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kronen throws a head kick that misses.
Kronen throws a sloppy head kick and Alford moves out of range easily. #TD#
Alford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Alford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kronen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alford. #SU#
Alford escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kronen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alford to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Alford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Alford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Alford stands up and waves to Kronen to follow him.
Kronen shoots in and drives through. Alford sprawls well.
Kronen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alford shoots in but no luck this time.
Kronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Alford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kronen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kronen lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kronen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alford doesn't seem bothered though.
Kronen tries to clinch there but Alford circles away.
Kronen has his takedown stuffed
and Alford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Kronen does no damage.
Alford shoots in but no luck this time.
Kronen scores with a three punch combo!
Erik Kronen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Kronen misses.
Alford half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3##CL2#
Kronen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alford, pushing him back against the cage.
Alford tries to score a body lock takedown but Kronen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Alford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alford can't break the clinch.
Alford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kronen smiles and moves away.
Kronen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alford wants it to stay on the feet.
Alford lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kronen sprawls well. Kronen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alford gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Alford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kronen sprawls well initially but Alford persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kronen pushes Alford off and gets back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Alford pushes Kronen up against the cage in a clinch.
Alford gets through Kronen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
A shot in the inside from Alford.
Alford tries to break free but Kronen pushes him back against the cage.
Alford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alford tries to pull guard but Kronen holds him up against the cage and eventually Alford drops back down to his feet.
Alford looking to throw knees to the head but Kronen is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Kronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kronen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Kronen!
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