PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the Tiger!!!. Kid Soplamocos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Alexander
vs
Soplamocos

193 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
196 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Soplamocos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soplamocos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alexander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soplamocos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soplamocos avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Soplamocos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alexander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soplamocos thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Soplamocos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Soplamocos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soplamocos doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Soplamocos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander is looking to wear down Soplamocos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Soplamocos moves out of range easily.
Alexander misses with a body kick.

Soplamocos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Soplamocos is having none of it.
Soplamocos trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander wants to stand up but Soplamocos is controlling him.
Alexander manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Soplamocos is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alexander's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soplamocos is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos tries to reverse the position but Alexander maintains control.
Alexander controlling from the full mount.
Soplamocos is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexander has a good base and remains in mount.
Soplamocos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander content just to control the position here.
Soplamocos is looking to get to half guard.
Alexander tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soplamocos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Alexander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Soplamocos moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexander.

Soplamocos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soplamocos lands in his opponent's guard.
Alexander seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soplamocos advances to half guard.
Alexander is looking to control Soplamocos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexander avoid being mounted?
Kid Soplamocos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soplamocos wants to advance to full mount but Alexander doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Soplamocos wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Soplamocos from controlling successfully.
Soplamocos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soplamocos controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Soplamocos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Soplamocos blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Alexander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with a hook. Soplamocos ducked under it nicely.
Kid Soplamocos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soplamocos misses with a takedown attempt - Alexander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Travis Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Soplamocos's shoulder, as Soplamocos tries to avoid the shot.
Soplamocos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Soplamocos pushes him off.
Alexander connects with a crisp jab.
Alexander scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Soplamocos's knee but Soplamocos avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soplamocos is defended easily by Alexander.
Alexander lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Soplamocos throws a leg kick but Alexander moved away.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Soplamocos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Soplamocos scores with a nice right hand.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soplamocos manages to avoid it.
Travis Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Soplamocos shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexander sprawls well. He's pushed Soplamocos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Travis Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Soplamocos.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soplamocos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a jab to Soplamocos's midsection.
Soplamocos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Soplamocos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soplamocos wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander controls Soplamocos momentarily but Soplamocos frees himself.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
Alexander controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soplamocos is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Alexander dominated that second round.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alexander rushes Soplamocos and presses him up against the cage.
Soplamocos misses with a body punch.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soplamocos's face.

It looks like Kid Soplamocos has been cut.
Soplamocos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soplamocos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexander presses Soplamocos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Soplamocos controls his hands.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soplamocos swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Soplamocos's ribcage.
Soplamocos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the head but Soplamocos blocks with his arms.
Soplamocos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soplamocos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alexander.
Alexander avoiding damage as Soplamocos throws knees to the body.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soplamocos's defenses.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander keeps control of Soplamocos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soplamocos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soplamocos tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexander avoids the damage to the body.

Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexander.
Alexander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soplamocos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Soplamocos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soplamocos manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soplamocos avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Soplamocos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Travis Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soplamocos takes a step back to recover.
Alexander scores with a shot to the body.
Soplamocos checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander feints and then cracks Soplamocos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soplamocos down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Soplamocos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexander scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.

Soplamocos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexander is trying to defend but Soplamocos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alexander controlling the position for now.
Soplamocos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander is controlling Soplamocos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alexander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soplamocos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Soplamocos from controlling successfully.
Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soplamocos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Alexander decides to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander tests Soplamocos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Alexander clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Soplamocos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Soplamocos.
Travis Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Soplamocos shrugs off.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Soplamocos shrugs off.

That has opened up Kid Soplamocos's cut even more.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soplamocos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soplamocos can do to turn this around?
Alexander lands a knee to the body.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Soplamocos avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Soplamocos fails to land.
Soplamocos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soplamocos tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Soplamocos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alexander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soplamocos backwards.
Soplamocos misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soplamocos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Soplamocos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Soplamocos is just out of range.
Alexander wants to land a leg kick but Soplamocos is out of range.
Alexander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Alexander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Soplamocos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Soplamocos.
Soplamocos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Soplamocos avoids nicely.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soplamocos shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soplamocos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Travis Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Soplamocos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soplamocos misses with a head kick.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Soplamocos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexander throws a sloppy body shot
and Soplamocos counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexander.
Soplamocos connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander throws a push kick but Soplamocos slaps the foot to one side.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Soplamocos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexander. Soplamocos shrugs it off though.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Soplamocos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander lands with a right hand.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alexander delivers a nice body kick.
Soplamocos looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Soplamocos. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Alexander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Soplamocos down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Alexander lands but Soplamocos takes it in his stride.

Soplamocos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexander to the mat! Alexander manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Alexander had his way with Kid Soplamocos in that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Soplamocos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Alexander.
Still in the clinch, Soplamocos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexander.
Soplamocos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Soplamocos has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Soplamocos controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexander.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Soplamocos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Soplamocos's ribcage.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soplamocos backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander digs a right hand into Soplamocos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soplamocos's gas tank.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.

The cut above Kid Soplamocos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soplamocos managing to block the knees to the body from Alexander.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Soplamocos.

Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander throws a head kick that Soplamocos semi-blocks.

Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Soplamocos throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Alexander on the inside.
Kid Soplamocos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos stalling in the clinch but Alexander improves position.
Soplamocos throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Soplamocos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soplamocos.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Soplamocos avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Alexander.

Kid Soplamocos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Soplamocos's head.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kid Soplamocos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Travis Alexander!
Travis Alexander retains his middleweight title!