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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander's entrance music is Let it Rock- Kevin Rudolf. A fine choice. Escobar Alexander could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Hardwick's chin.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Escobar Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Hardwick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alexander circles away.
Alexander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander stands up and beckons Hardwick to his feet.
Hardwick throws a wild body kick that Alexander sees coming a mile off.
Hardwick looks gassed!
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander drags the fight down to the ground.
Hardwick stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Hardwick wants to stand but Alexander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Hardwick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Hardwick controlling him for the moment.
Hardwick won't allow Alexander to get back to his feet.
Hardwick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwick tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwick to the ground. Hardwick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander lands an overhand right.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Hardwick pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to clinch but Hardwick is avoiding it.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
Hardwick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander jumps guard but Hardwick stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander jumps guard and drags Hardwick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is striking off his back. Hardwick thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hardwick is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Alexander wants to stand but Hardwick is controlling the position.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Hardwick postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardwick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Hardwick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardwick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Hardwick.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Hardwick won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Escobar Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander is working for takedown but Hardwick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander keeps control of Hardwick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexander jumps guard but Hardwick stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Hardwick holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Hardwick pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardwick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardwick trying to control from half guard but Alexander is working away.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander is trying to stand up here but Hardwick is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alexander keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Hardwick has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander pushes Hardwick off looking to stand but Hardwick dives back in and keeps control.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardwick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardwick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Hardwick.
Alexander jumps guard but Hardwick stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardwick tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander manages to pull guard.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Hardwick isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexander managing to control the position.
Hardwick slips nicely into half guard.
Alexander pushes Hardwick off looking to stand but Hardwick dives back in and keeps control.
Hardwick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to control but Hardwick is keeping busy.
Alexander tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander is looking to control Hardwick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexander avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Alexander drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alexander has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hardwick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwick tries for a takedown but Alexander circles away easily
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar Alexander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardwick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardwick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander pulls guard.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Hardwick is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexander holds on and takes a little breather.
Alexander pushes Hardwick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hardwick tries for a takedown but Alexander circles away easily
and Alexander counters with a head kick.
Hardwick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardwick clinches.
Hardwick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardwick lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander trying to control the position.
Hardwick stands up from Alexander's guard - Hardwick perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Hardwick fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardwick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardwick is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
Hardwick stalling.
Alexander trying to hold on to Hardwick's head to control him but Hardwick postures up.
Alexander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardwick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardwick's back!
Hardwick is trying to break free.
Alexander lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hardwick hold on?!
Hardwick showing good submission defense here.
Alexander is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking for the choke from the back position but Hardwick is controlling his hands well.
Alexander tries to get the hooks in deep but Hardwick pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Hardwick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alexander working for a choke but Hardwick is defending well.
Alexander is trying to stick to Hardwick's back but Hardwick is turning into Alexander. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alexander's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hardwick.
Hardwick is looking to advance position but Alexander has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander lands a big shot there that rocks Hardwick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardwick tries to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardwick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardwick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alexander throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hardwick because Alexander loaded up on that one.
Hardwick regains half guard.
Escobar Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick tries to kick Alexander off but Alexander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexander decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander is trying to trip Hardwick. He has hold of a leg but Hardwick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexander persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexander postures up.
Hardwick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexander decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hardwick, up you get!
Hardwick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardwick manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardwick but Hardwick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Escobar Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
Alexander pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexander wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwick tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwick to the ground. Hardwick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hardwick.
Alexander takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alexander tries to escape but Hardwick is in control.
Alexander bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alexander cracks the inside of Hardwick's front leg.
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardwick can't get the takedown.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Hardwick won't allow it.
Hardwick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardwick is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwick prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander manages to pull guard.
Hardwick stops Alexander from standing up.
Alexander lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardwick!
Alexander landing strikes from the mount and Hardwick is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar Alexander dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hardwick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Hardwick darts in trying to clinch
and Alexander counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander with a lazy takedown attempt
so Hardwick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardwick wants to get up but he can't break Alexander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alexander 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.
Hardwick stands up from Alexander's guard - Hardwick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hardwick fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Hardwick circles away easily
and Hardwick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwick prevents Alexander from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hardwick stops Alexander from standing up.
Alexander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardwick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardwick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hardwick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexander wants to clinch but Hardwick slips to the side
and Hardwick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hardwick wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Hardwick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alexander is looking for a triangle but Hardwick pushes his legs off easily.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardwick is one step ahead there.
Alexander is trying to keep Hardwick in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardwick's guard.
Hardwick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.
Hardwick is working an open guard so Alexander takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Escobar Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hardwick is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander gets a clinch.
Hardwick tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardwick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Hardwick won't allow it.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Hardwick holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Hardwick pulls guard.
Hardwick controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alexander working to try and regain half guard.
Hardwick lands a big elbow.
Alexander tries to lock up and control but Hardwick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexander tries to reverse the position but Hardwick maintains control.
Alexander manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardwick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matt Hardwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander trying to control here.
Hardwick wants to advance to full mount but Alexander doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alexander has his feet on Hardwick's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hardwick darts in trying to clinch
and Alexander counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hardwick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick is in a horrible position here. Alexander smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexander landing shots from mount.
Hardwick can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Hardwick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alexander working the ground and pound effectively.
Hardwick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexander unloading with bombs!
Hardwick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwick actively working from the bottom here.
Hardwick moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwick pulls Alexander in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexander from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardwick is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Hardwick.
Well Alexander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Escobar Alexander!
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