Victoria Alba wasted no time making a statement at PFL Austin, taking the first round 10-9 against Borena Tsertsvadze in their women’s flyweight fight, but it’s the damage already visible on Tsertsvadze that tells the real story. This fight kicked off the night at the Moody Center with an instant war at 125 pounds, and Alba came out firing like a cannon.
Alba’s Leg Kicks Set the Tone Early
From the opening glove touch, it was clear Alba was here to dominate. Tsertsvadze tried to close the distance early with a takedown attempt that went nowhere, and Alba quickly made her pay. Leg kick after leg kick landed, targeting both the inside and outside of Tsertsvadze’s lead leg. Alba pressed forward with punches from both hands, showing incredible aggression and being the busier fighter on her feet. When Tsertsvadze tried to answer with a right over the top, Alba met her with a knee to the body and turned her into the fence. The Mexican fighter was just relentless, continuing to rack up leg kicks. Tsertsvadze landed a nice one-two mid-round, but she just couldn’t follow up, eating another low kick for her troubles. By the end of Round 1, the damage was building on the Georgian’s lower extremities. Alba ended the round with another flurry and a knee up the middle, leaving no doubt who won that first frame.
Tsertsvadze Fights Back, But Alba Keeps the Pressure On
The cut on the bridge of Tsertsvadze’s nose during the intermission told you everything you needed to know about Alba’s precision. Round 2 started with Alba picking up right where she left off, circling on the outside, attacking the lead leg with kicks and firing straight punches upstairs. She even added a front kick to the body. Tsertsvadze kept trying for takedowns, but Alba denied every single one. You could see fatigue setting in on both sides, but Alba connected with a series of front kicks to the body and an overhand right, making Tsertsvadze absorb more punishment. Tsertsvadze finally landed an overhand right after a failed takedown attempt and clinched along the fence, trying to turn the tide. Alba’s breathing definitely grew labored towards the end, and Tsertsvadze managed to score with some knees to the body, pulling back a 10-9 round for herself.
With five minutes left, this fight is absolutely hanging in the balance. We’ve got a classic on our hands as Alba and Tsertsvadze battle through Round 3, trading jabs, clinches, and takedown attempts. Who is going to dig deeper and pull out this win? The stakes are sky-high, and this PFL Austin card is just getting warmed up with Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay 2 still to come!
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