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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between alex lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think lane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shut up women get on my horse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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189 cm
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, alex lane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Alkofer! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! lane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
lane scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Horrible takedown by lane or perhaps it was just good defense by Alkofer which made him look bad. lane stuffs the takedown. lane tries for a takedown but Alkofer circles away easily and Alkofer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in lane's guard. Alkofer wants to stand but lane has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Alkofer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Alkofer won't allow lane to get back to his feet. Alkofer passes into half guard. Alkofer wants to stand but lane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Alkofer trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. lane is looking to control Alkofer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can lane avoid being mounted? Alkofer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alkofer passes the guard and advances to mount! Alkofer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! lane can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Alkofer content just to control the position here. lane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Alkofer manages to capitalize on a mistake by lane to take his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alkofer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for lane. lane wants to escape the position.
lane is breathing heavily. Alkofer controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alkofer keeps control of the position as lane tries to break free.
Alkofer is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften lane up.
Alkofer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? What can lane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alkofer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alkofer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alkofer controlling well, preventing lane from escaping the position.
Alkofer gets his hands free as lane looks to control. Alkofer controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Alkofer dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alkofer misses the shot to the body. lane misses with a takedown attempt and Alkofer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Alkofer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alkofer wants to control but lane is keeping him busy. Alkofer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chris Alkofer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. lane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alkofer is trying hard to land a takedown here. lane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from lane is defended easily by Alkofer. lane gets caught flat footed, as Alkofer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Alkofer preventing the sweep. lane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
lane pulls Alkofer in close to prevent any damage. Alkofer stops lane from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. lane trying to keep a closed guard but Alkofer is proving a slippery customer.
Alkofer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Alkofer is looking to work some ground and pound but lane has wrist control. Alkofer landing with the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Alkofer moves in looking to clinch but lane pushes him off. Alkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alkofer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around lane's waist but lane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkofer off to one side. lane doesn't manage to clinch there - Alkofer circles away.
A jab from Alkofer misses. lane has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for alex lane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alkofer closes the distance and clinches up with lane, looking for a takedown. Alkofer pushes lane against the cage but lane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Alkofer fails with the takedown. Alkofer closes the distance looking to clinch and lane counters with a left to the body. lane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. lane gets caught flat footed, as Alkofer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Alkofer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Alkofer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of lane's head. lane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Alkofer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. lane is trying to control the position but Alkofer postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Alkofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alkofer is defended easily by lane. Alkofer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. lane defends it nicely. lane pushes Alkofer up against the cage in a clinch. lane trying to control the position but instead, Alkofer has worked for underhooks and has pushed lane into the cage. Alkofer tries to throw a body punch but lane avoids it by throwing Alkofer back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alkofer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. lane jumps guard and drags Alkofer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. lane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alkofer!
That's one minute gone in the round. Alkofer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters are breathing heavily. lane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alkofer hang on? lane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
lane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alkofer tries to lock up and control but lane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. lane with a couple of short strikes. lane lands a heavy elbow. Alkofer tries to hold on but lane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. lane wants to control the pace but Alkofer is squirming around nicely. Alkofer is desperately trying to improve his position but lane has a good base and remains in mount. BOOM! lane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alkofer manages to regain half guard. Good work. lane is trying to control. Alkofer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Alkofer is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Alkofer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control lane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Alkofer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but lane is staying active. lane wants to control but Alkofer is keeping him busy. lane wants to stand up but Alkofer is controlling the position.
lane wants to free his trapped foot but Alkofer is holding on for dear life with his legs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. lane doesn't succeed with the takedown and Alkofer counters with a shoot takedown. lane fights it but they end up in guard. alex lane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chris Alkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. lane looking for a guillotine here but Alkofer defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Chris Alkofer. I've got Alkofer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Alkofer!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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