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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Alro scores with a hook.
Robben fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alro manages to avoid it.#CL#
Robben moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robben creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alro wants to break free but Robben has control.
Robben lands a hook that snaps the head of Alro backwards. #CUT#It looks like Juan Alro has been cut.#BC2#
Alro manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Robben lands a big right hand that sends Alro crashing to the mat! Robben stays standing though and waves Alro back to his feet!#ROC#Alro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alro tries to keep at a distance but Robben has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alro is still on wobbly legs! Can Robben finish him?
Robben creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Alro with a big uppercut! Alro tries to clinch up but Robben pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Alro to the mat! Alro covers up and Robben unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robin Robben!
Robin Robben retains his lightweight title!
Robin Robben seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mclovin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alro defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Alro as Mclovin shoots in.
Alro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mclovin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alro throws a solid leg kick but Mclovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alro.
Mclovin thuds his right hand into Alro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mclovin stalks Alro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alro's face. Alro staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Alro is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Juan Alro has been cut.
Mclovin throws a shot to the body.
Oh Alro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alro is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Alro circles away and we're back to standing.
Alro seems to have got his legs back now.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Mclovin.#CL#
Alro clinches up with Mclovin and pushes him back against the cage.
Mclovin is trying to maintain a safe position but Alro gets an underhook and turns Mclovin into the cage.
Alro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alro is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Mclovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alro throws a head kick that misses.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown but Alro shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Alro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mclovin.
Alro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mclovin circles away quickly and effectively.
Mclovin connects with a crisp jab.
Conner Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Mclovin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Alro.
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alro is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Alro circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Alro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mclovin shoots for a double leg takedown but Alro sprawls well. He's pushed Mclovin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alro blocks a jab.
Alro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Alro.
Alro moves out of range of the strikes.
Mclovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alro tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it.
Alro blocks a head kick by Mclovin.
#CL2#
Mclovin takes the fight into the clinch.
Alro has Mclovin pressed against the cage, preventing Mclovin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alro misses with an elbow over the top.
Mclovin wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alro obliges.
Mclovin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Alro breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Alro lands a leg kick that knocks Mclovin off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mclovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Mclovin forces Alro back against the cage and clinches.
Alro can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Alro breaks from the clinch.
Alro thows a body kick. Mclovin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mclovin throws a hook but Alro avoids it easily.
Alro looks to land a left hand but Mclovin moved out of range nicely.
Mclovin avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Mclovin tries to counter it with a takedown but Alro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alro as he avoids it easily.
Alro throws a good cross that connects.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Alro avoids them all with ease.
Alro tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alro throws a leg kick that misses.
Mclovin lands a glancing blow to the side of Alro's head.
Mclovin tries to clinch but Alro moves out of range. #TD2#
Mclovin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mclovin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Alro tries to kick Mclovin off in order to stand up. Mclovin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Check out the look on Mclovin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mclovin lands an elbow.
Mclovin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alro some visible discomfort.
Mclovin in side control, throwing shots but Alro defends.
Mclovin cracks Alro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alro parries the strikes from Mclovin easily there. Mclovin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alro to escape.
Mclovin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alro wants to control but Mclovin postures up.
Mclovin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alro parries the strikes from Mclovin easily there. Mclovin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alro to escape.
#T4#
Mclovin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mclovin tries to score with some ground and pound. Alro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mclovin working the ground and pound but Alro is defending the strikes.
Alro is breathing heavily.
Mclovin prevents Alro from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Mclovin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alro is trying to control Mclovin's posture but Mclovin avoids it.
Alro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mclovin. #SUB2#
Mclovin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Alro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mclovin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mclovin throws a lazy right hand but Alro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alro.
Alro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mclovin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alro defends it well.
Alro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Mclovin misses. #CL2#
Mclovin pushes Alro up against the cage in a clinch.
Alro lands an elbow inside that Mclovin shrugs off.
Mclovin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mclovin's defenses.
Mclovin avoids the elbow strike from Alro, against the cage.
#BC#
Alro breaks from the clinch.
Mclovin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mclovin blocks the leg kick.
Mclovin misses with a double jab.
Alro is looking to clinch. #T1#
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown but Alro shows good takedown defense.
Alro lands a really nice looking cross but Mclovin seems unphased.
Mclovin misses with a two punch combination.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alro connects with a looping right hand.
Mclovin lands a really nice looking cross but Alro seems unphased.
Alro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclovin.
Mclovin walks into a left hand. #ROC#Mclovin is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mclovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Alro finish him?
Mclovin slips a jab and a cross from Alro.
Alro tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mclovin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mclovin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alro. That did some damage!
Alro misses with a body kick.
Juan Alro is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclovin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alro under the eye.
Crunch! Alro slams his shin into Mclovin's torso.
Mclovin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Mclovin.
Alro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mclovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mclovin is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mclovin misses with a right hand
and Alro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mclovin misses with a straight left. #CL#
Alro has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alro throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Mclovin breaks the clinch.
Mclovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alro moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mclovin, as that shot connected.
Mclovin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mclovin slips a jab and a cross from Alro.
Nice uppercut there from Alro.
Mclovin throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alro walks into a left hand.
Alro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Mclovin does no damage.
Alro tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mclovin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Alro moves into range and clinches up with Mclovin.
Alro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mclovin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin looks to land a right hand but Alro moved out of range.#T3##TD2#
Mclovin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mclovin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alro is trying to control but can't.
Mclovin is stalling here. Alro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mclovin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mclovin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alro off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Alro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mclovin's arms.
Mclovin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Alro is trying to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mclovin looking to break Alro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mclovin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Alro avoids the strikes from Mclovin.
Mclovin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Mclovin looking for the choke from the back.
Mclovin struggling to land strikes to the head as Alro covers up.
Mclovin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mclovin.
Alro is trapped and Mclovin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mclovin is punishing Alro with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclovin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mclovin working for a choke but Alro is defending well.
Mclovin scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Alro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mclovin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alro finds it's way round the side to connect with Mclovin's head.
Mclovin slips a straight right by Alro.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mclovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alro scoring well with a low kick there.
Alro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mclovin can pounce on him.
Mclovin swinging wildly here.
Alro tests Mclovin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alro is able to avoid easily.
Alro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alro moves out of range of the strikes.
Alro throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mclovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mclovin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alro.
Alro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alro.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Alro avoids them all with ease.
Alro cracks Mclovin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mclovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mclovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Mclovin.
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alro is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Alro circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Juan Alro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alro lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mclovin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alro dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Alro!
A determined Juan Alro didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Conner Mclovin spoke after the fight, saying 'Times like these you learn to be gracefull so i gotta do just that'. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Trevino shoots in looking for a takedown. Alro tries to sprawl out of it but Trevino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trevino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Trevino 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.
Alro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trevino postures up.
Trevino has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino won't allow Alro to get back to his feet.
Alro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trevino manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Trevino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trevino is looking to stand up but Alro isn't so interested in that idea.
Alro trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Trevino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trevino is breathing heavily.#T2#
Alro is trying to stand back up but Trevino is controlling him
Alro is looking for a sweep. Trevino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alro is trying to stand.
Alro wants to control but Trevino is keeping busy.
Alro is trying to get back to full guard.
Alro trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Trevino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Alro.
Alro swats away the attempt to clinch by Trevino.
Trevino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alro.
Trevino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trevino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trevino somewhat.
Alro throws a body shot but no joy.
Trevino misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Trevino gets tackled into the cage by Alro. Alro maintains the clinch. #T4#
Trevino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Alro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alro looks to land a left hand but Trevino moved out of range nicely.
Alro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Alro instigates a clinch.
Alro can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Alro manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Trevino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alro's half guard.
Alro kicks off Trevino and gets to his feet.
Byron Trevino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trevino walks into a left hand.
Trevino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alro.
Trevino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trevino somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Alro dominated that round.
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#
Trevino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trevino checks a leg kick.
Trevino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trevino with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Alro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trevino won't be happy with that.
Trevino bucks up and tries to throw Alro off but instead Alro has got his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Trevino as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Alro!
Alro lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Trevino.
Trevino covers up after that shot from Alro.
Alro is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alro is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Alro gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Alro gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Alro apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T1#
Trevino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trevino defending well as Alro loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Alro misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alro.
Trevino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alro tries to avoid it but Trevino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alro to the ground. Alro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alro with the counter takedown but Trevino avoids it easily.
Alro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trevino momentarily.
Alro connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Alro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trevino, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Alro pulls Trevino into guard.
#SUB2#
Alro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trevino should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alro has tightened it up now! Trevino should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Alro!
After the fight, Juan Alro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Hodge has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Alro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alro keeps the fight on the outside.
Alro throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Hodge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodge is in Alro's guard.
Hodge working some strikes from top position.
Hodge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hodge preventing the sweep.
Hodge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
Hodge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alro wants to stand but Hodge is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Hodge fails to land the takedown.
Alro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodge swivels and escapes.
Alro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hodge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alro counters with a straight right hand.
Alro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hodge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hodge sprawls and moves away.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge tries to clinch there but Alro circles away.
#CL#
Alro has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
#BC#
Alro breaks from the clinch.
Hodge shoots in but Alro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alro moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alro is trying to stand up here but Hodge is controlling him well.
Hodge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hodge lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge is controlling the pace.
#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hodge is thwarting Alro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge stalling. #T4#
Alro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hodge is nestled in close to Alro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Hodge might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Alro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt - Alro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Hodge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alro wants to stand and escape but Hodge is having none of it.
Alro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hodge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge trying to control but Alro is working from the bottom.
Hodge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hodge controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alro trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hodge defending well as Alro loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Alro.#CUT#It looks like Slade Hodge has been cut.
Hodge misses with a takedown
and Alro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hodge's knee momentarily.
Hodge dives in and grabs Alro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alro pushes down on Hodge's head and hops out.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Alro tries to clinch but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alro defends it nicely.
Alro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Hodge wants to clinch up but Alro keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hodge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alro on his heels. He'll look to pass Alro's guard now, I'm sure.
Hodge wants to control from the top but Alro keeps moving.
Alro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hodge is continuing to stall.#T3#
Alro trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alro keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hodge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alro.#TD2#
Alro gets caught flat footed, as Hodge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hodge passes Alro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Alro looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hodge is taking a breather. Alro 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.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Hodge seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slade Hodge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Slade Hodge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alro throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Alro rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.
Hodge wants a takedown.
Alro crunches a lovely knee into Hodge's ribcage.
Alro tries to land knees in the clinch but Hodge avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Alro breaks the clinch.
Hodge shoots in but no luck this time.
Alro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hodge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hodge somewhat.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge swats away the attempt to clinch by Alro.
Hodge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hodge momentarily.
Alro scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Hodge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Hodge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alro sprawls well initially but Hodge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alro wants to stand back up but Hodge manages to pass into side control.
Alro prevents Hodge from improving position.
Hodge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hodge in side control, throwing shots but Alro defends. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alro is looking for a sweep.
Hodge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alro keeps working.
Hodge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hodge 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.
The adventures of Hodge the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Alro can't do much from the bottom here.
Alro tries to escape but Hodge is in control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hodge shoots in but Alro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alro swivels and escapes.
Hodge blocks a head kick by Alro.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alro shoots in but Hodge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alro did well to prevent Hodge getting side control.
Alro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodge passes to full mount!
Hodge working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hodge controlling from mount.
Hodge lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Alro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alro 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Alro!
Juan Alro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Slade Hodge had this to say: 'I'm not done here.'. |
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Event:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Alro throws a wild body kick that Robertson sees coming a mile off.
Alro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robertson.
Robertson tries to move into range but Alro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Alro avoids them all with ease.
Robertson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Alro avoids it well.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Alro throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Xzavier Robertson has been cut.
Alro connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Alro has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson letting Alro take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Alro.
#TD2#
Alro pulls guard. #SU#
Robertson gets to his feet - Alro follows without any prompting.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Alro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Robertson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Alro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Robertson is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Alro! Robertson is out on his feet! Alro rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Robertson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Robertson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Alro!
Juan Alro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Griggs lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Alro has been cut.
Alro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griggs throws a shot to the body.
Griggs cracks Alro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Alro is rocked!#KD2#
Griggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alro sprawling to the canvas! Alro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Griggs finish him?!
Oh Alro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Griggs shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alro takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Griggs sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alro bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Griggs!
Frank Griggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norinaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Norinaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Alro tries to close the distance and clinch but Norinaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alro connects with an inside leg kick.
Alro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norinaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norinaga thuds a left hand into Alro's body.
Alro on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Alro is rocked!
Norinaga tests Alro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alro is still on wobbly legs! Can Norinaga finish him?
Norinaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norinaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL#
Norinaga closes the distance and clinches.
Norinaga scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Alro breaks the clinch.
Norinaga ducks under a wild hook from Alro.
Alro seems to have recovered his senses.
Norinaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alro under the eye.
Norinaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norinaga counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Alro! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakamikado Norinaga!
Nakamikado Norinaga decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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