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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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272 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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193 cm
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253 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Plexico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
Plexico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plexico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzate throws out a leg kick but Plexico moves out of range and Alzate only half commits.
Plexico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alzate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alzate.
Plexico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alzate checks it well.
Plexico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plexico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flex Plexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plexico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plexico misses with a double jab.
Plexico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzate lands a high kick!
It looks like Flex Plexico has been cut.
Plexico throws a push kick but Alzate slaps the foot to one side.
Alzate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alzate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plexico.
Alzate staying out of range there.
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!
Alzate slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico scoring well with a low kick there.
Plexico throws a low kick, looking for Alzate's leg but Alzate calmly moves out of range.
Alzate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plexico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzate scrambles back to his feet.
Alzate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plexico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plexico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Plexico moved away.
Plexico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plexico with a body shot.
Plexico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Plexico as Alzate shoots in.
Alzate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Plexico takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alzate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
Alzate throws a chopping leg kick but Plexico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alzate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plexico. Plexico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Alzate.
Plexico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Plexico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Flex Plexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzate just misses with a punch to the body.
Plexico lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Plexico takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plexico looks for the body kick but Alzate saw that one coming.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plexico looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alzate wants to land a leg kick but Plexico is out of range.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick.
Plexico throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alzate.
Alzate throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzate blocks a leg kick.
Plexico misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzate throws a nice looking combination but Plexico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzate is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plexico rather than just go for the knockout.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plexico.
Plexico throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzate misses with a body kick.
Plexico blocks a low kick nicely.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alzate misses with an uppercut.
Plexico has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alzate.
Sloppy strikes from Plexico. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plexico.
Plexico throws a series of punches but Alzate avoids them all with ease.
Alzate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plexico circles away.
Plexico is looking to counter punch.
Plexico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzate changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plexico misses with a low kick as Alzate jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate slips under a jab.
Alzate throws out a counter right but Plexico avoids it with no problem.
Plexico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plexico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Plexico's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alzate throws a lazy body kick
and Plexico counters with a one-two to the body.
Plexico lands a leg kick that knocks Alzate off balance momentarily.
Alzate lands a jab.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plexico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alzate throws a solid leg kick but Plexico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzate.
Plexico misses with a wild combination.
Alzate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Plexico counters with a left and a right that stings Alzate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plexico throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Plexico coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flex Plexico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flex Plexico's cut.
That's time! Plexico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alzate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alzate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plexico.
Alzate moves out of range as Plexico strikes.
Plexico blocks a head kick by Alzate.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plexico throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Plexico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plexico misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico throws a leg kick which misses Alzate's front leg but catches the back leg as Alzate tries to avoid it.
Plexico slips a straight right by Alzate.
Alzate tries to clinch there but Plexico circles away.
Flex Plexico is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Plexico.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plexico. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Plexico throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Plexico slams his shin into Alzate's torso.
Plexico feints and then cracks Alzate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzate down.
Plexico tries to score with a low kick but Alzate moves his leg out of the way.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plexico throws a nice looking combination but Alzate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plexico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plexico misses with an uppercut.
Plexico tests Alzate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzate misses with a leg kick
and Plexico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Plexico throws a sloppy head kick and Alzate moves out of range easily.
Plexico steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzate. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate lands a head shot.
Plexico will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alzate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Alzate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alzate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Plexico avoids it.
Alzate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plexico bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alzate lands a jab to Plexico's midsection.
Alzate lands a nice shot to the body.
Plexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alzate lunges at Plexico with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plexico's hand.
Plexico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Plexico scores with a jab to the head.
Plexico misses with a looping left.
Alzate throws a head kick but Plexico moves out of range.
Alzate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plexico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plexico blocks a low kick nicely.
Plexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Plexico.
Plexico sizes up Alzate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzate tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Alzate blocks the leg kick.
Alzate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plexico.
It looked like Plexico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Plexico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alzate avoids the head kick by Plexico.
Alzate ducks right into an uppercut from Plexico.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Plexico down.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Plexico moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Plexico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plexico throws a low kick but Alzate moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico checks a leg kick nicely.
Plexico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzate tries a quick counter leg kick but Plexico is wise to it.
Plexico throws a front kick aimed at Alzate's knee but Alzate avoids it well.
Alzate throws a leg kick
and Plexico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plexico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plexico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plexico tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate motions for Plexico to come forward. Alzate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plexico.
Plexico looks to land a body kick but Alzate moved away.
Plexico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plexico misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
Alzate with the counter takedown but Plexico avoids it easily.
Alzate throws a lazy right hand but Plexico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plexico misses with a low kick as Alzate jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Plexico dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Flex Plexico's cut.
That's time! Plexico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plexico cracks Alzate with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Plexico.
Plexico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzate.
A jab from Plexico does it's job there.
Plexico throws a low kick, looking for Alzate's leg but Alzate calmly moves out of range.
Alzate throws out a leg kick but Plexico moves out of range and Alzate only half commits.
Plexico cracks the inside of Alzate's front leg.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico blocks a head kick by Alzate.
Plexico scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Plexico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Plexico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Plexico.
Alzate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Plexico tries a low kick but Alzate avoids it.
Plexico is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alzate staying out of range there.
Plexico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
Alzate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
Plexico connects with a nice looking jab.
Plexico scores with a head kick. Alzate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alzate scores with a head kick. Plexico tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Plexico looks to land a combination but Alzate avoids it well.
Plexico scores with a nice head shot.
Plexico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Plexico moves out of range as Alzate throws a body kick.
Alzate is looking to chop away at Plexico's legs.
Plexico is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plexico scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico throws a low kick, looking for Alzate's leg but Alzate calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alzate might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Plexico has got the better of the exchanges.
Alzate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plexico throws a series of strikes that have Alzate backpedaling.
Plexico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Plexico throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzate.
Some bone on bone action there as Alzate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plexico.
Plexico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate shoots in but Plexico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick and Plexico moves out of range easily.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Plexico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico swinging wildly here.
Alzate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plexico checks it well.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzate tries to score with a low kick but Plexico moves his leg out of the way.
Plexico blocks a low kick nicely.
Alzate avoids the head kick by Plexico.
A lazy left from Plexico finds it's target.
Plexico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plexico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plexico connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plexico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzate scrambles back to his feet.
Plexico staying out of range there.
Plexico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Alzate blocks the low kick.
Alzate drops his hands momentarily and Plexico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alzate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plexico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plexico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alzate at a distance.
Plexico misses with a double jab.
Alzate throws a front kick that sends Plexico stumbling back into the cage.
Plexico feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzate's calf.
Alzate shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Plexico's guard.
Alzate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alzate trying to control but Plexico is working from the bottom.
Alzate slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Plexico clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Flex Plexico's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alzate tries to score with a low kick but Plexico moves his leg out of the way.
Alzate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plexico.
Plexico tries to sprawl but Alzate drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alzate slows the pace down in half guard.
Plexico gets back to full guard.
Plexico has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alzate has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate tries to advance to mount but Plexico denies him.
Plexico tries to buck Alzate off but Alzate is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate wants to control but Plexico is keeping him busy.
Alzate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plexico, who protects the arm well.
Plexico is looking for a sweep.
Alzate cracks Plexico with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Plexico is trying to improve his position.
Plexico struggling a bit here.
Plexico looking for a sweep but Alzate has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alzate scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alzate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plexico is looking to escape.
Alzate prevents Plexico from getting the reversal.
Alzate scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Alzate.
Alzate breaks from Plexico's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Plexico is in a horrible position here. Alzate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Plexico tries to hold on but Alzate postures up.
Plexico is squirming around, avoiding Alzate's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico tries to improve his position but instead Alzate has taken his back!
Alzate is looking to control Plexico but Plexico is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alzate lands punches and elbows.
Niko Alzate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plexico rolls, trying to escape but Alzate keeps control of the position.
Alzate is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Plexico up.
Alzate connects with a big shot to the side of Plexico's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alzate's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Plexico is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alzate scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alzate lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plexico is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Plexico fending off the submission attempt from Alzate.
Alzate lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plexico tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Flex Plexico's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Plexico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzate in his tracks.
Plexico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plexico on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Plexico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plexico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Plexico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alzate checks it well.
No joy there for Plexico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Plexico coming out on top.
Plexico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Alzate misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Plexico's front leg but catches the back leg as Plexico tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alzate!
Alzate throws a shot from downtown. Plexico moves away and avoids it.
Plexico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alzate counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alzate jabs at Plexico's body.
Plexico takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plexico, as that shot connected.
Alzate misses with a low kick as Plexico jumps back.
Plexico looks to land a left hand but Alzate moved out of range nicely.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Plexico.
Alzate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plexico manages to avoid it.
Plexico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alzate lands with a shot to the body.
Plexico ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
Alzate motions for Plexico to come forward. Alzate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alzate checks a low kick from Plexico.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plexico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzate slips a jab from Plexico.
Niko Alzate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Plexico down.
A bone on bone clash there as Alzate blocks the leg kick.
Alzate misses with a leg kick.
Alzate tried to score with a low kick but Plexico checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Plexico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate takes one to the chin there.
Alzate throws a head kick that misses.
As Alzate backs away, Plexico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alzate throws a push kick but Plexico slaps the foot to one side.
Plexico throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Plexico catches Alzate right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzate.
Plexico jabs Alzate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alzate tries a low kick but Plexico avoids it.
Plexico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plexico throws a looping overhand right but Alzate ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Alzate looks for the body kick but Plexico saw that one coming.
Alzate misses with a left hand
and Plexico counters with a straight right hand.
Flex Plexico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Plexico misses.
Alzate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alzate misses with the body kick
and Plexico counters with a left and a right that stings Alzate.
Alzate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plexico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzate.
A bone on bone clash there as Alzate blocks the leg kick.
Alzate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plexico scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheers as Plexico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alzate doesn't seem phased though.
Plexico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alzate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plexico connects with a leg kick. Alzate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Plexico's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Plexico connects with a looping right hand.
Alzate throws a body kick that misses.
Alzate lands with a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alzate lands a nice hook to Plexico's body. Plexico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Alzate.
Plexico throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Alzate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alzate throws a body kick that misses
and Plexico counters with a leg kick.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Plexico avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Flex Plexico.
I think Plexico 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flex Plexico!
Flex Plexico is the new heavyweight champion!
Flex Plexico 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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