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UFC - 002 Alexander vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Wiaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Donnerwetter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Wiaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Wiaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Donnerwetter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnerwetter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wiaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Donnerwetter scores with a hook.
Wiaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donnerwetter throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Wiaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Donnerwetter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Donnerwetter.
Donnerwetter throws out a loose jab but Wiaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnerwetter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnerwetter misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donnerwetter, right into the meat.
Donnerwetter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donnerwetter tries to work over Wiaz's front leg with a kick but Wiaz checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiaz tries to move into range but Donnerwetter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donnerwetter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Donnerwetter.
Donnerwetter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wiaz is rocked!
Wiaz drops his hands momentarily and Donnerwetter needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Wiaz just on the top of the head. Wiaz drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Wiaz - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Donnerwetter!
Hans Donnerwetter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominik Kokoszka!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi shoots in for a double leg but Kokoszka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kokoszka clobbers Takayanagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takayanagi cracks Kokoszka with a good jab.
Kokoszka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takayanagi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kokoszka's half guard.
Kokoszka wants to get back to his feet.
Takayanagi is nestled in close to Kokoszka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kokoszka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takayanagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kokoszka defending well though.
Takayanagi wants to control but Kokoszka is keeping him busy.
Kokoszka tries to get to full guard but Takayanagi has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takayanagi thows a huge punch but Kokoszka dodges it nicely.
Kokoszka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takayanagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kokoszka is looking for a sweep. Takayanagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoszka is defending against the submission attempts here by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is keen to just control but Kokoszka is a slippery customer.
Takayanagi is just content to waste time from the top position. Kokoszka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takayanagi slips nicely into half guard.
Kokoszka has hold of Takayanagi's hands but Takayanagi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kokoszka is refusing to be controlled, as Takayanagi sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura but Kokoszka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takayanagi to get the leverage.
Takayanagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kokoszka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takayanagi trying to pass the guard but Kokoszka defending well.
Takayanagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kokoszka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takayanagi.
Takayanagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takayanagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura but Kokoszka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takayanagi to get the leverage.
Takayanagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kokoszka wants to improve his position but Takayanagi is controlling well.
Takayanagi wants to pass to mount but Kokoszka is defending the position.
Kokoszka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kokoszka is defending against the submission attempts here by Takayanagi.
Kokoszka is not content to let Takayanagi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi misses with a head shot. Kokoszka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Takayanagi landing with the ground and pound.
Kokoszka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takayanagi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takayanagi throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kokoszka trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kokoszka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takayanagi.
Kokoszka misses with a looping left.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kokoszka is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Kokoszka circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayanagi tries to clinch up.
Kokoszka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayanagi.
Kokoszka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takayanagi under the eye.
Kokoszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takayanagi manages to avoid it.
Takayanagi swings for the body but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt - Kokoszka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokoszka connects with a nice looking jab.
Kokoszka drops Takayanagi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takayanagi! Kokoszka dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Kokoszka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papi Chulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Georlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Papi Chulo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Papi Chulo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Papi Chulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Georlev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georlev tries for a takedown but Chulo circles away easily
and Chulo counters with a takedown into side control.
Chulo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chulo tries to move to mount but Georlev blocks the move with his legs.
Chulo is looking to take a break and control but Georlev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Georlev struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulo is looking to take a break and control but Georlev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Georlev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Georlev is looking to regain half guard here but Chulo keeps moving and retains side control.
Georlev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georlev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Georlev gets full guard.
Chulo connects with a couple of short punches.
Georlev is looking for a triangle but Chulo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulo chips away with some ground and pound.
Chulo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chulo chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Georlev's head.
Chulo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Georlev on the ground.
Chulo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chulo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Georlev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulo.
Georlev has his foot on Chulo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chulo works his way back into a safe position though.
Georlev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chulo rolls with it to try and escape but Georlev cranks on the arm and Chulo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Georlev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Silva wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva controls his leg.
Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
Silva trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silva's thigh. Silva counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jenkins to keep the fight standing.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenkins jumps guard.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenkins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jenkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Oh Jenkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jenkins some visible discomfort.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bruce Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jenkins!
Silva connects with a bit shot that sees Jenkins covering up! More strikes from Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silva is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Silva!
A victorious Joe Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Levan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian McMullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Levan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian McMullen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levan throws a sloppy head kick and McMullen moves out of range easily.
Levan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Levan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McMullen counters with a shoot takedown. Levan fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McMullen stopping the sweep attempt from Levan.
McMullen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McMullen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McMullen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McMullen trying to control but Levan is working from the bottom.
McMullen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen sitting in guard here, content to control.
McMullen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McMullen tries to score with some ground and pound. Levan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McMullen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McMullen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McMullen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Levan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McMullen taking a breather here.
McMullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levan keeps working.
Levan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMullen on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMullen has hold of Levan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Levan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McMullen cranks the arm and Levan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Levan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adrian McMullen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonio T Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansky has chosen Płomień 81 - Powiedz na osiedlu as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tonio T Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meyer Lansky!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lansky.
T Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lansky. That one must have hurt.
Lansky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
T Jr is breathing heavily.
Lansky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Lansky.
Lansky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before T Jr has time to react.
It looks like Tonio T Jr has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! T Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lansky - the referee stops the clock and T Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lansky. T Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lansky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lansky.
Lansky dips to his left and cracks T Jr with an uppercut!
Lansky feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! T Jr collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Meyer Lansky!
Meyer Lansky tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Bekoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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286 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nicolosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Bekoyan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolosi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bekoyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicolosi cracks a nice hook into Bekoyan's ribs.
Bekoyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicolosi counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Nicolosi's head coaches at Team Butcher Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekoyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicolosi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bekoyan's head.
Bekoyan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bekoyan looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bekoyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bekoyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicolosi. Nicolosi obviously looking to wear him down.
Nicolosi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bekoyan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nicolosi misses with a wild combination.
Bekoyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicolosi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nicolosi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nicolosi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bekoyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolosi as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Nicolosi catches Bekoyan right on the button with a cross.
Nicolosi scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolosi jabs Bekoyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BOOM! Nicolosi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bekoyan. Bekoyan tries to recover but Nicolosi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bekoyan lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nicolosi!
Frank Nicolosi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Killers. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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158 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith cracks Miller with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Miller throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
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!
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jeffrey Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith misses the jab.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Miller.
Smith throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Miller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Smith throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller trying to control the position.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith postures up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Miller tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Smith.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Miller wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Smith controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Jeffrey Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to keep Miller in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miller throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Miller throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Miller lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith is rocked!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeffrey Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Smith.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miller on his heels. He'll look to pass Miller's guard now, I'm sure.
Miller is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Jeffrey Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Miller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Miller controlling from mount.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Smith tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller controlling from mount.
Mickey Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller!
Jeffrey Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pete Alexander has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexander prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Alexander.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexander has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alexander creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Alexander working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Alexander seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alexander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexander has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alexander 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.
An elbow from Alexander crashes against the mat.
Alexander tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Alexander.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson stops Alexander from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Alexander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to escape but Alexander is in control.
Pete Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson is trying to buck Alexander off.
Johnson stops Alexander from passing to mount.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Alexander trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Alexander cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson prevents Alexander from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Alexander trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Alexander tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Alexander lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson pushes Alexander away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alexander gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexander asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexander scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Alexander off but instead Alexander has got his back!
Alexander punches the canvas rather than the man.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander looking for the RNC.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Alexander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alexander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexander pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Alexander working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Alexander is controlling him well.
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Alexander is controlling him well.
Well, if Alexander is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Alexander is controlling him well.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to kick Alexander off but Alexander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alexander is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Alexander lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Alexander tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson won't allow Alexander to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson has one foot on Alexander's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson gets caught napping as Alexander dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete Alexander has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Alexander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexander continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Pete Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Alexander is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson taking a breather.
William Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander blocks a body shot from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Alexander!
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