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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexander takes a step back to recover.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bizihwaeile, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile cracks the inside of Alexander's front leg.
Alexander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bizihwaeile. That one must have hurt.
Alexander looks winded!#T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Alexander down with leg kicks. #KD#
Bizihwaeile lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaeile takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Alexander is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zakoria Alexander has been cut.
Bizihwaeile throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaeile finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexander takes a step back to recover.
Bizihwaeile thuds his shin into the meat of Alexander's side.#T2#
Bizihwaeile scores with a push kick.
Bizihwaeile thuds his shin into the meat of Alexander's side.
Bizihwaeile scores with a push kick.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile fakes the leg kick and cracks Alexander in the body.
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bizihwaeile.#T3#
Alexander takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bizihwaeile and Alexander are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bizihwaeile throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Alexander into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bizihwaeile knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Saki Bizihwaeile!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 12
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz slips a straight right by Alexander.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexander.
Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.#KD#
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
As Diaz tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Alexander moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Diaz! Alexander continues to tee off on Diaz, landing with a left and a right! Alexander connects with a right hand that leaves Diaz sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zakoria Alexander!
A victorious Zakoria Alexander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 5
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Karaage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alexander clinches. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Karaage back into the cage.
Karaage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Karaage back into the cage.
Karaage is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Karaage pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Alexander gets to his feet. Karaage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Alexander. #T1#
Karaage swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries to land knees in the clinch but Karaage avoids the damage to the body.
Karaage can't get the takedown.
Karaage wants a takedown but no success here.
Karaage can't get the takedown.
Karaage tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Karaage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
Karaage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Karaage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karaage fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexander rushes Karaage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexander to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Karaage tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karaage trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karaage into the cage.#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexander has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Karaage pulls guard.
Alexander has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karaage is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Alexander stands and steps away. Karaage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Karaage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Karaage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Alexander tries to work over Karaage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.
Karaage wants a takedown.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakoria Alexander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karaage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Karaage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Karaage saw that one coming. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karaage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karaage wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karaage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zakoria Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaage swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karaage tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position. #T1#
Karaage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karaage's efforts to push away.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karaage is defending well for now.
Karaage fails to pull guard.
Karaage looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karaage wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zakoria Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Karaage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexander to keep the fight standing.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Karaage.
Karaage tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Karaage drops back down to his feet.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karaages head.
Karaage managing to block the knees to the body from Alexander.
#T3##BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Karaage.
Karaage working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Karaage has Alexander pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Karaage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alexander tumbling to the mat - Karaage dives into Alexander's guard.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alexander wanted to stand there but Karaage had control of the position. #T4##SU2#
Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karaage blocks a body shot from Alexander. #TD#
Karaage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alexander regains guard.
#ES2#
Alexander has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karaage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Alexander rushes Karaage and presses him up against the cage.
Karaage looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakoria Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Alexander has Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.
Karaage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Karaage avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage. #BC#
Karaage breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Karaage controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander throws a series of strikes that have Karaage backpedaling.
#CL2#
Alexander clinches up with Karaage and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Karaage.#T2##BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alexander rushes Karaage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Karaage.
Karaage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karaage goes for a takedown attempt but Alexander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karaage is defended easily by Alexander.#CL2#
Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Karaage can't break the clinch.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Karaage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alexander has Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karaage.
Karaage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
Karaage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karaage wants a takedown.
#T4#
Karaage prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Karaage wants a takedown.
Karaage tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zakoria Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karaage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karaage's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karaage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakoria Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakoria Alexander!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Rexson both land. Nice combination.
Rexson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rexson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexander eats them both and turns towards Rexson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rexson lands a two punch combo.
Rexson misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Rexson gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
Rexson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Alexander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Rexson avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Rexson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander jumps guard but Rexson stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakoria Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rexson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Rexson has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Rexson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rexson to keep the fight standing.
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
Alexander prevents Rexson from breaking the clinch.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Rexson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
Rexson is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Alexander looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rexson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here.
Alexander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rexson walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rexson cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Rexson throws a combination. Alexander tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rexson misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Rexson breaks away and moves out of range.
Miles Rexson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexander is defended easily by Rexson.
Alexander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rexson's waist but Rexson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Rexson.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rexson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander tries to clinch but Rexson is having none of it.
Rexson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Rexson circles away.
Rexson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rexson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rexson looks to land a combination. Alexander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danga de danga de dang - Rexson scores with a four punch combination!
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rexson pinned against the cage. Rexson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rexson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rexson throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rexson.#T4#
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Rexson misses with a wild combination.
Rexson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Rexson pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rexson.
Rexson scores with a three punch combo!
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Rexson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Rexson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rexson duly obliges.
Rexson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Rexson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rexson tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rexson works over Alexander's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rexson.
Rexson stalks Alexander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexander's face. Alexander staggers backwards, shaken.
Rexson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rexson misses with a double jab.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rexson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Alexander works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rexson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Rexson is keeping the position.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Alexander is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rexson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rexson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Rexson is posturing up here but Alexander has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rexson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rexson has to tap! Slick submission there by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zakoria Alexander!
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Event:
Madness 6: BW/LOM Week 1
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Mello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexander defends it well.#TD2#
Mello shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Alexander has his feet on Mello's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Alexander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mello to the ground. Alexander is now in Mello's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander throws a strike but Mello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Alexander keeping full guard, as Mello tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mello lands a couple of digs.
Mello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mello tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Mello passes Alexander's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Mello lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander strikes from the bottom but Mello passes into mount!
Mello scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alexander is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Mello.#CUT2#
It looks like Zakoria Alexander has been cut.
Mello breaks from Alexander's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!
Mello postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexander looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mello connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
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!
Mello unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Alexander wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mello celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Mello!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Teixeria avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Teixeria darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Teixeria has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teixeria is keeping the position for now.
Teixeria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Teixeria wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeria wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Teixeria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Teixeria keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Teixeria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Alexander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Teixeria working a defensive guard here.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teixeria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teixeria pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Alexander drops back looking for a leg! Teixeria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teixeria manages to kick Alexander off! Alexander jumps back into Teixeria's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeria is retaining full guard.
Teixeria throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Teixeria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander looks to land a combination but Teixeria avoids it well.
Teixeria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Teixeria. No joy for Alexander on that attempt. #TD#
Teixeria looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Teixeria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teixeria has managed to get both his arms back between Alexander's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teixeria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teixeria working some strikes from top position.
Teixeria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Alexander is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Teixeria frees his head nicely. Oh but Alexander has switched to an armbar! Teixeria is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zakoria Alexander!
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