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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC 8: Burrows vs Sir
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Alcatraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creature paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creature listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Creature both land. Nice combination.
Alcatraz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Creature gets a clinch.
Creature lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Alcatraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Alcatraz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creature looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creature holding on.
Creature tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alcatraz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Creature is looking to reverse the position.
Creature dodges the ground and pound from Alcatraz.
Creature is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alcatraz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Creature tries to improve position but can't.
Alcatraz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Creature tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alcatraz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alcatraz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Creature is trying to improve his position.
Alcatraz wants to control for a moment but Creature uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Creature is looking for a sweep. Alcatraz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Alcatraz is keen to just control but Creature is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Creature has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alcatraz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alcatraz!
Creature is trying to improve his position.
What's Creature going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Creature looking for a sweep but Alcatraz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creature really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Creature slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Creature is trying to control but can't.
Creature slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alcatraz trying to control but Creature is working from the bottom. #T4#
Alcatraz stops Creature from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creature throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but Creature keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alcatraz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creature as he avoids it easily.
Creature scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tom Creature is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Creature clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alcatraz tries to pull guard but Creature forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcatraz just leaning against Creature, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Creature dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Creature looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creature throws a shot to the body.
Creature ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcatraz moves away.
Johny Alcatraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creature looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcatraz is just out of range.
Creature takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Creature missing with a left hand there. Alcatraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creature stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcatraz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alcatraz or perhaps it was just good defense by Creature, which made it look bad.
Creature is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Creature tries to sprawl but Alcatraz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Creature pushes Alcatraz off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creature paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcatraz is defended easily by Creature.
Creature doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Creature gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creature has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcatraz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creature pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Alcatraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creature makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Alcatraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creature throws a series of strikes that have Alcatraz backpedaling.
Alcatraz tries for a takedown but Creature circles away easily
and Creature counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Alcatraz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creature is fending him off so far but Alcatraz persists. Nope, Creature circles away and we're back to standing.
Tom Creature seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creature looks to land a combination. Alcatraz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Johny Alcatraz has been cut.
Alcatraz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcatraz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Creature scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Alcatraz is rocked!
Creature circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alcatraz to the canvas! Alcatraz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Creature keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Creature!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kent fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Gandim has closed the distance and engaged Kent in a clinch.
Gandim tries for a takedown but Kent manages to get underhooks.
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gandim jumps guard but Kent turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kent has Gandim pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kent - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent is trying to break free.
Kent will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gandim up against the cage.
Kent wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##TD2#
Gandim drags the fight down to the ground.
Gandim wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kent manages to pass to side control.
Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gandim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gandim sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gandim sees it coming and defends easily.
Gandim trying to get back to full guard but Kent takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gandim is trying to escape the mount.
Gandim is still trying to improve position.
Gandim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gandim tries to hold on but Kent postures up.
Gandim is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kent is staying active.
Kent controlling his opponent.
Gandim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The referee warns Gandim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Gandim tries to improve his position but Kent has taken his back! Kent has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gandim tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kent pushes Gandim away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stacey Kent!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 926 Round 1
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Francisco closes the distance and clinches up with Nuku, looking for a takedown. Francisco pushes Nuku against the cage but Nuku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuku with the counter takedown but Francisco avoids it easily.#CL#
Francisco moves into range and clinches up with Nuku.#TD2#
Nuku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Francisco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nuku just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuku is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nuku avoiding Francisco 's attempts to control his hands.
Nuku is looking to control Francisco but Francisco is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1#
Francisco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nuku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Francisco working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Francisco wants to control but Nuku is having none of it.
Francisco can't escape the position.
Francisco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Francisco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Nuku stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuku checks a leg kick. #T3#
Nuku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francisco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nuku circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francisco is defended easily by Nuku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuku blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Nuku moves into the clinch.
Nuku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Francisco's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francisco.
Nuku is trying to pull guard but Francisco has him pressed against the cage.
Nuku scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Francisco manages to pull guard.
Francisco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Francisco has a closed guard, preventing Nuku from standing up.
Nuku with a nice head shot there.
Nuku trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Francisco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francisco tries to get out of the position.
Francisco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nuku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Francisco is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuku stands and throws Francisco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taku Nuku dominated that round.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Francisco fails with the takedown.
Nuku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francisco as he avoids it easily.
Nuku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuku tries to clinch but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco tries to clinch but Nuku is having none of it.
Nuku is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Nuku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nuku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Francisco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nuku off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike Francisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Francisco has Nuku up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Francisco stops a takedown attempt from Nuku.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Nuku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nuku tries to break the clinch but Francisco is controlling the position.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Nuku holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco is trying to pull guard but Nuku has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Francisco has clasped his hands together around Nuku's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Francisco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nuku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Francisco.
#T2#
Nuku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuku somewhat.
Nuku avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Francisco closes the distance and clinches.
Nuku fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nuku is working for takedown but Francisco is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Nuku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francisco avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL#
Francisco clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Francisco leaves Nuku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nuku gets a double leg takedown into Francisco's guard.#ES#
Francisco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nuku has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francisco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nuku smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Francisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Nuku gets caught napping as Francisco dives in and scores a takedown. Nuku manages to retain guard.
Nuku should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francisco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francisco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nuku 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.
Nuku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francisco's guard. #REVB#
Nuku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuku throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Francisco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nuku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Francisco has closed the distance and engaged Nuku in a clinch.
Nuku is trying to force a seperation but Francisco has the dominant position.
Francisco avoiding damage as Nuku throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nuku jumps into guard, dragging Francisco to the mat.
Francisco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Francisco throwing strikes from guard but Nuku blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francisco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Francisco looking to pass the guard.
Francisco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Francisco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Nuku instigates a clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Francisco prevents Nuku from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Nuku moves into the clinch.
Nuku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Nuku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Francisco has Nuku pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Francisco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nuku tumbling to the mat - Francisco dives into Nuku's guard.#SUB#
Francisco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nuku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Francisco, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuku stands and throws Francisco's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Francisco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuku working Francisco over with strikes.
Francisco controlling the position well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuku trying to control the action but Francisco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nuku is working for a submission of some sort.
Taku Nuku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francisco is not content to let Nuku control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taku Nuku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nuku 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Mike Francisco wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Alcatraz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Alcatraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alcatraz closes the distance and pushes Moses back into the cage.
Alcatraz stalling.
#TD2#
Alcatraz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moses manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcatraz looking to sit in guard and control but Moses gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alcatraz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alcatraz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Alcatraz working for a triangle but Moses defends it easily.
#T1#
Moses's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Moses drops back looking for a leg! Alcatraz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcatraz manages to kick Moses off! Moses jumps back into Alcatraz's guard. #SU#
Moses decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alcatraz, up you get!
Johny Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alcatraz but Alcatraz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Alcatraz pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Alcatraz decides to pull guard.
Moses has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alcatraz is proving hard to escape from.
Alcatraz trying to keep a closed guard but Moses is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Moses gets to his feet. Alcatraz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Alcatraz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard.#SU2#
Alcatraz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcatraz. That's going to slow Moses down. #T3##CL#
Moses moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Alcatraz decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alcatraz is looking for a triangle here but Moses uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee asks Moses politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moses prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU#
Moses stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Moses decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alcatraz wants to improve his position but Moses is controlling well.
Moses controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Alcatraz is trying to maintain the position but Moses is very close to passing his half guard.
Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moses prevents Alcatraz from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Moses stands up and beckons Alcatraz to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Moses tries to sprawl but Alcatraz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Alcatraz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alcatraz's waist but Alcatraz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moses off to one side.
Moses showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcatraz.
#TD2#
Alcatraz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moses is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moses tries to roll over but Alcatraz keeps him under control.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Moses manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Moses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alcatraz is aware though and is defending well.
Alcatraz looking to sit in guard and control but Moses gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moses sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moses connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Moses makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moses makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moses won't allow Alcatraz to sweep him here.
Moses throwing strikes from guard but Alcatraz blocks nicely.
Moses throwing strikes from guard but Alcatraz blocks nicely.
Alcatraz wants to stand but Moses is controlling the position.
Cortez Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Alcatraz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alcatraz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Moses is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moses might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Alcatraz is trying to keep Moses in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Alcatraz rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Alcatraz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moses clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alcatraz is looking to control Moses but Moses is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moses wants to control his opponent's hands but Alcatraz gets his hands free. #T4#
Moses manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alcatraz's guard. Nice work there by Moses.
Moses seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moses could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moses has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alcatraz is proving hard to escape from.
Moses trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses stops Alcatraz from standing up.
Moses showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Alcatraz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Alcatraz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moses did well to prevent Alcatraz getting side control.
Alcatraz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moses does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Alcatraz wants to work for an arm triangle but Moses is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alcatraz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz trying to control the action but Moses is working from the bottom.
Alcatraz wants to free his trapped foot but Moses is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Alcatraz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moses is looking for a sweep. Alcatraz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alcatraz wants to free his trapped foot but Moses is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alcatraz is taking a breather. Moses 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.
Alcatraz stalling away here and it's allowed Moses to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alcatraz trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moses has a closed guard, preventing Alcatraz from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Alcatraz pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Alcatraz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moses regains guard immediately.
Alcatraz trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
Alcatraz tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard. #T3#
Alcatraz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alcatraz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alcatraz is continuing to stall.
Alcatraz looking to sit in guard and control but Moses gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alcatraz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moses controls the pace.
Moses wants to stand but Alcatraz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moses being controlled here momentarily.
Moses working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alcatraz's head.
Moses cracks Alcatraz with a solid left hand.
Moses postures up and lands a big shot to Alcatraz's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alcatraz looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcatraz, not yet. #SU#
Moses stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cortez Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johny Alcatraz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alcatraz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Alcatraz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alcatraz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johny Alcatraz!
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