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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alexander (ranked 826 p4p, 386 weight class) and Alexis Machine (ranked 105 p4p, 45 weight class). Machine has chosen Satan Is Real as his entrance music. Alexis Machine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Great elbows
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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 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexis Machine!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander lands with a nice body kick.
Machine tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machine on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexander scores with a nice body kick.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Machine takes one on the button.
Machine digs a good hook to Alexander's body.
Nice body kick there by Alexander.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine rushes Alexander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexander takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexander dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
A short right from Machine.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Alexander tries to tie him up.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Machine.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Nice elbow from Machine.
A short uppercut from Machine.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander slows down the pace here.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with some punches.
Machine lands a left hand.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander just leaning against Machine, taking a breather.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Alexander stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machine. Machine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Machine.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Machine.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexis Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Alexander.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Machine misses with a body punch.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Machine working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Machine scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexander's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machine is keeping busy.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alexander works on Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Machine working aggressively here.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Machine tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander with a nice cross.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander lands a nice looking body shot.
Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Alexander throws a push kick but Machine slaps the foot to one side.
Alexander displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Machine misses the jab.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Machine's belly button to the back.
Machine moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander cracks Machine with a nice body shot.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Alexander.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Machine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Machine misses with a body punch.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Alexander digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Alexander is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexander digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Machine.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
A short right from Machine.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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