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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexandre goes for a double leg but Dikoume avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dikoume continues to drive forward.
Dikoume drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexandre sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandre.
Dikoume wants to control but Alexandre postures up.
Alexandre is looking to take a break and control but Dikoume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dikoume is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Alexandre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexandre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Dikoume's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre trying to control the action but Dikoume is working from the bottom.
Dikoume manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexandre's best efforts.
Alexandre is looking to take a break and control but Dikoume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dikoume is looking for a sweep. Alexandre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dikoume trying to get back to full guard but Alexandre takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dikoume is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dikoume tries to reverse the position but Alexandre maintains control.
Alexandre is looking to work his way around to Dikoume's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
My spies in Guts & Glory Gym inform me that Alexandre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dikoume stops Alexandre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dikoume is looking to get to half guard.
Alexandre controlling his opponent.
Dikoume prevents Alexandre from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dikoume is looking to escape. #T2#
Dikoume tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dikoume has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Dikoume is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Alexandre is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dikoume won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Alexandre off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Colossal
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Daldo looks for a takedown but Alexandre sprawls well.#TD#
Alexandre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexandre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexandre postures up in Daldo's guard and throws a big left but Daldo blocks it.
Alexandre passes Daldo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Alexandre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexandre is trying to control. Daldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daldo wants to control but Alexandre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexandre is pressing down on Daldo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daldo is holding on for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexandre wants to advance to full mount but Daldo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alexandre wants to control from the top but Daldo keeps moving.
Daldo seems keen to control Alexandre's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Alexandre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daldo's half guard.
Alexandre content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Alexandre trying to control the action but Daldo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daldo is trying to control but Alexandre passes into side control!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daldo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Alexandre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daldo prevents Alexandre from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alexandre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daldo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alexandre's guard! Nice work there by Daldo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Daldo gets caught flat footed, as Alexandre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alexandre trying to control the position but Daldo is working away.
Daldo is looking for a sweep.
Alexandre has control of an arm but Daldo manages to advance to Alexandre's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daldo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Daldo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Daldo doesn't have the hooks in and Alexandre manages to turn into his guard.
Alexandre wants to control from the top but Daldo keeps moving.
Tiago Alexandre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daldo keeping full guard, as Alexandre tries to pass.
Alexandre is looking to pass into half guard but Daldo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Daldo is in guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Alexandre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Alexandre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daldo is aware though and is defending well.
Daldo trying to control but Alexandre is working from the bottom.
Daldo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Alexandre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Alexandre working for a triangle but Daldo defends it easily.
Alexandre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandre being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexandre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daldo can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexandre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a triangle here but Daldo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Alexandre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tiago Alexandre will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Alexandre gets a takedown into half guard.
Daldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandre is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Alexandre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexandre.
We've been informed that Daldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daldo manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daldo is keeping the position for now.
Daldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexandre pushing down on Daldo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexandre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daldo wants to improve his position but Alexandre is controlling well.
Alexandre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Daldo's thigh. Daldo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Daldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Alexandre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandre preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Daldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandre. #SUB#
Alexandre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daldo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alexandre's guard! Nice work there by Daldo!
Alexandre keeping moving, preventing Daldo from controlling successfully.
Daldo pushes down on Alexandre's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Alexandre gets full guard.
Daldo content to stall in guard here.
Daldo preventing the sweep.
Moese Daldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexandre wants to improve his position but instead Daldo has moved into half guard.
Alexandre wants to sweep but Daldo has passed to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Alexandre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandre 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Alexandre!
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus III
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexandre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Alexandre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alexandre stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Alexandre's head, controlling the position.
Alexandre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Alexandre passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Alexandre is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sitsongrit to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Alexandre postures up.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexandre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit 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.
Alexandre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Alexandre pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexandre passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alexandre trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexandre. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Alexandre wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandre throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexandre is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Alexandre trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Alexandre with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Alexandre feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Alexandre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexandre defends well.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandre is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexandre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Alexandre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to hold Alexandre in close to prevent damage but Alexandre has managed to pass into half guard.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Alexandre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sitsongrit dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Alexandre keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Alexandre looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sitsongrit pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sitsongrit avoids the attempt from Alexandre to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alexandre has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sitsongrit's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Alexandre is working away.
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Alexandre defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit moves nicely into side control.
Sitsongrit advances nicely into full mount.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Tiago Alexandre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Sitsongrit seems content to control.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Alexandre trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sitsongrit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alexandre has given up his back. Will we see Sitsongrit going for some submissions?
Sitsongrit doesn't have the hooks in and Alexandre manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alexandre is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Alexandre is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sitsongrit reverses the position - he's now on top in Alexandre's guard.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Alexandre is keeping him busy.
Alexandre wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Alexandre is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Alexandre slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Alexandre is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alexandre darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Alexandre into the cage.
Alexandre shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Alexandre's ribcage but misses.
Alexandre tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Alexandre blocks it.#TD#
Alexandre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Alexandre has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Alexandre trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandre's guard. #REVB#
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Alexandre is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexandre looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandre, not yet.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexandre wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Alexandre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Alexandre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sitsongrit escapes and throws Alexandre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sitsongrit moves into full mount! #T3#
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alexandre is looking to improve his position but Sitsongrit isn't that keen on the idea.
Alexandre tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandre is looking to escape.
Alexandre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Alexandre is having none of it.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit working for a submission but Alexandre is keeping him at bay.
Sitsongrit works his way to his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is trying to control but Alexandre is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alexandre is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Alexandre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Alexandre persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sitsongrit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexandre was covering up waiting for the punch and Sitsongrit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit working away.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Alexandre is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Alexandre is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Alexandre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandre is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandre keeps working.
The referee asks Sitsongrit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sitsongrit prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit moves into full mount!
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sitsongrit is continuing to stall.
Alexandre regains half guard.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alexandre tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Alexandre is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Alexandre is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandre is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexandre.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandre defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Alexandre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Alexandre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Alexandre defends easily.
Alexandre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Alexandre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexandre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Alexandre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alexandre lands in his opponent's guard.
Alexandre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandre trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Alexandre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexandre wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alexandre is just content to waste time from the top position. Sitsongrit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sitsongrit has Alexandre pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit keeps trying to improve his position.
Alexandre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alexandre content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sitsongrit has locked up a guillotine! Sitsongrit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Alexandre is holding on here and Sitsongrit must be using up a lot of energy. Alexandre has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sitsongrit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, JagWars & BadBoys Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexandre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Alexandre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexandre dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Alexandre's head and hops out.
Alexandre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker 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.
Alexandre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandre.
Alexandre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Alexandre tries to counter with a takedown but Skywalker is quick to defend against it.
Alexandre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skywalker misses with a hook
#TD#
and Alexandre counters with a single leg into guard. Skywalker didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skywalker can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Alexandre slips nicely into half guard.
Alexandre is trying to control. Skywalker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandre wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is defending well.
Alexandre moves into full mount! Skywalker won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Alexandre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alexandre punching from mount but Skywalker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alexandre is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Skywalker is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Alexandre is cranking Skywalker's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Skywalker! He's tightened the choke and Skywalker is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
Initiation II
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Wendel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tiago Alexandre has been cut.
We've been informed that Wendel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wendel misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Alexandre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wendel! #SUB#
Alexandre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wendel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexandre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wendel keeps working.
The strikes coming from Alexandre are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Alexandre is trying to get an arm triangle but Wendel is defending well.
Wendel is not content to let Alexandre control the position. #SUB#
Alexandre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wendel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Alexandre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wendel is trying to escape the position but Alexandre is controlling the position.
Alexandre tries to move to mount but Wendel blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexandre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wendel keeps working. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wendel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexandre tries to advance to mount but Wendel denies him.
Alexandre is working hard here to advance position.
Alexandre is looking to take a break and control but Wendel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Alexandre tries for a kimura but Wendel is defending well. #SUB#
Alexandre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexandre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexandre works to advance to full mount. Wendel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Alexandre controlling his opponent.
Wendel is squirming around, avoiding Alexandre's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Wendel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexandre.
Alexandre looking to control but Wendel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alexandre is working for a guillotine from mount but Wendel frees his head quite easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Alexandre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wendel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wendel jabs Alexandre right on the nose. Alexandre blinks but takes it well.
Wendel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wendel throws out the jab.
Wendel misses with a hook
#TD#
and Alexandre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandre.
Alexandre passes Wendel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Alexandre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexandre not doing much here.
Wendel is not content to let Alexandre control the position.#T1#
Wendel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexandre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wendel can do to turn this around?
Wendel is not content to let Alexandre control the position.
Alexandre moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wendel can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Alexandre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wendel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexandre advances to mount. #SUB#
Alexandre looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexandre fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Alexandre wants to finish this one by submission but Wendel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexandre. #SUB#
Alexandre working for a submission but Wendel is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Wendel tries to hold on but Alexandre pushes him away.
Alexandre trying to control but Wendel is having none of it. #SUB#
Alexandre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wendel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Alexandre has hold of Wendel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wendel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alexandre throwing strikes but Wendel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wendel is in trouble now - Alexandre has advanced to mount!
Wendel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Wendel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Alexandre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wendel is looking to escape.
Alexandre takes Wendel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wendel is in trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alexandre tightening his grip on Wendel, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Alexandre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Alexandre takes one on the button.
Wendel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wendel misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Alexandre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wendel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandre trying to control the position from guard on top but Wendel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre wants to pass the guard but Wendel is keeping the position.
Alexandre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Wendel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexandre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wendel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexandre is looking to advance position but Wendel won't allow it.
Alexandre is trying to control the action in half guard but Wendel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexandre passes to side control. #SUB#
Alexandre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexandre misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Wendel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandre. #SUB#
Alexandre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Alexandre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wendel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wendel is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Alexandre has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wendel is looking to improve his position but Alexandre isn't that keen on the idea.
Alexandre forces the positional change into back control.
Alexandre misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Alexandre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Alexandre is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wendel has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Alexandre has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wendel taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Alexandre doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Wendel throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Alexandre counters with a takedown into side control.
Wendel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexandre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wendel trying to remain calm as Alexandre controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Alexandre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wendel tries to buck Alexandre off but Alexandre is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre advances to full mount.
Alexandre throws some wild stikes that Wendel manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Alexandre looking to secure an arm triangle but Wendel defends it well.
Wendel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T1#
Alexandre gets his hands free as Wendel looks to control. #SUB2#
Alexandre is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Wendel is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Test of Wills III
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
De Bruin with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Alexandre counters with a single leg into guard. De Bruin didn't expect that.
De Bruin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alexandre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandre trying to control but De Bruin is working from the bottom.
Alexandre's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Alexandre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandre passes into half guard.
De Bruin is in trouble now - Alexandre has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Alexandre is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. De Bruin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
De Bruin has given up his back here. Will Alexandre look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Alexandre has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. De Bruin is defending well but eventually Alexandre manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! De Bruin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
Unstoppable Force
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Alexandre shoots in and bounces Bader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alexandre pushing down on Bader's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandre is pressing down on Bader's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bader is holding on for now.
Bader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bader striking off his back but it's not causing Alexandre any problems.
Bader throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alexandre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandre trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandre's guard. #REVR##T1#
Bader cracks Alexandre with a solid left hand.
Bader is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Alexandre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bader defends well.
Bader distracts Alexandre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Alexandre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandre wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
Bader throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bader trying to control but Alexandre is working from the bottom.
Alexandre looking to control.
#SUB2#
Alexandre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bader defends it easily.
Bader makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bader lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Alexandre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bader passes into half guard.
Alexandre is looking for a sweep. Bader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bader trying to control from Alexandre's half guard. Alexandre has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Alexandre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bader content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Alexandre has locked up a guillotine! Alexandre's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bader is holding on here and Alexandre must be using up a lot of energy. Bader has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Alexandre gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Test of Wills I
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Der Merwe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alexandre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Alexandre as Van Der Merwe shoots in.#TD#
Alexandre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexandre showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexandre trying to control the pace.
Van Der Merwe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Van Der Merwe is in trouble now - Alexandre has advanced to mount!
Van Der Merwe looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Van Der Merwe tries to lock up and control but Alexandre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Alexandre controlling from the full mount.
Alexandre takes Van Der Merwe's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Der Merwe is in trouble.
Alexandre keeps control of the position easily here as Van Der Merwe tries to buck him off.
Alexandre missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Alexandre is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Van Der Merwe has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Alexandre has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Van Der Merwe taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Alexandre doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
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Event:
Trials By Fire V
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Alexandre pushes him off.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandre stuffs the takedown.
Alexandre attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Alexandre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Alexandre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexandre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexandre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexandre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Alexandre throws an elbow but Ward slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Alexandre swings around for an armbar but Ward sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alexandre's guard.#SUB#
Alexandre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Alexandre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alexandre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ward thows a huge punch but Alexandre dodges it nicely.
Alexandre is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward throws a strike but Alexandre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alexandre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandre passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexandre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though. #T3#
Ward trying to control here.
Alexandre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandre.
Alexandre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alexandre throws a wild left hand from mount and Ward manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Alexandre thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Alexandre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Alexandre is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it. #T4#
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandre is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexandre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Alexandre has control of the leg.
Ward has a hand on Alexandre's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alexandre takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Alexandre thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alexandre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alexandre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ward because Alexandre loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Alexandre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Alexandre getting side control.
Alexandre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Ward trying to control but Alexandre postures up.
Alexandre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Alexandre throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward tries to roll over but Alexandre keeps him under control.
Alexandre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head. #SUB#
Alexandre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well. #T1#
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandre.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Alexandre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexandre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Alexandre uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alexandre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ward blocking the ground and pound.
Ward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexandre.
#T2#
Alexandre unloads with some shots from mount but Ward bucks and avoids them well.
Alexandre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Alexandre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ward has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alexandre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ward wants to hold on but Alexandre pushes him away.
Alexandre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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!
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Alexandre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Alexandre wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexandre.
Ward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Ward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Ward wants to control but Alexandre is having none of it.
Alexandre throwing strikes here but Ward is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexandre punching from mount but Ward doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alexandre landing punches. #T4#
Ward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ward avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandre.
Alexandre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tiago Alexandre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward blocking the ground and pound.
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Alexandre wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexandre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Alexandre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alexandre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ward.
Alexandre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward works Alexandre's body with a nice hook.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Alexandre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexandre showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Alexandre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandre throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely. #T1#
Alexandre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward is trying to stand up here but Alexandre is controlling him well.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Alexandre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Alexandre is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexandre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexandre with the ground and pound but Ward uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alexandre stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexandre works to advance to full mount. Ward defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alexandre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alexandre with shots to the head and body - Ward looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alexandre unloads with some shots from mount but Ward bucks and avoids them well.
Alexandre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Ward defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexandre.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Alexandre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ward is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexandre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alexandre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Alexandre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ward has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alexandre raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alexandre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ward because Alexandre loaded up on that one.
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alexandre throws some wild stikes that Ward manages to avoid easily.
Alexandre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ward holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexandre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Ward is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alexandre misses with a head shot.
Alexandre looking to ground and pound but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexandre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alexandre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alexandre looking to ground and pound but Ward is blocking nicely.
Mickey Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Alexandre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandre 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Alexandre!
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