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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McDrunken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler McDrunken!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDrunken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDrunken cracks Alexander with a big right hand but Alexander just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McDrunken scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander to see if he's OK.
Alexander sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDrunken takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDrunken thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
McDrunken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDrunken prevents Alexander from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDrunken connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
Alexander wants to improve his position but McDrunken is controlling well.
McDrunken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDrunken seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDrunken wants to pass the guard but Alexander is defending well.
McDrunken slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McDrunken there.
McDrunken is working for a submission of some sort.
McDrunken is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
McDrunken looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDrunken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDrunken's back!
Alexander tightening his grip on McDrunken, looking for the choke.
McDrunken turns into Alexander and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken working some strikes from top position.
McDrunken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDrunken working some strikes from top position.
McDrunken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDrunken makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDrunken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.
McDrunken stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and McDrunken counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. McDrunken tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDrunken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDrunken shoots in for a double leg but Alexander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyler McDrunken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDrunken misses with a double jab.
McDrunken misses with a wild combination.
McDrunken misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for McDrunken. That snapped Alexander's head back.
Alexander shoots and misses
and McDrunken counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDrunken sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDrunken tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McDrunken has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDrunken is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but McDrunken defending well.
Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDrunken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alexander seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDrunken is holding on tight.
McDrunken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDrunken gets back to half guard.
McDrunken gets full guard.
McDrunken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander advances position into side control!
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDrunken is looking to regain half guard here but Alexander keeps moving and retains side control.
McDrunken sneaks back into half guard.
McDrunken wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
Alexander blocks the strikes from McDrunken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McDrunken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexander avoids the head kick by McDrunken.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as McDrunken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. McDrunken sprawls well.
Alexander moves away from the strike by McDrunken.
McDrunken lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into rage.
Alexander is rocked!
McDrunken loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDrunken throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander looks for a takedown but McDrunken sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
McDrunken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDrunken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McDrunken wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
McDrunken connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDrunken distracts Alexander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDrunken landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDrunken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrunken with a nice head shot there.
Tyler McDrunken has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDrunken lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDrunken working some strikes from top position.
McDrunken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDrunken lands a few punches from side control.
McDrunken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDrunken lands a few punches from side control.
McDrunken is putting a hurting on Alexander here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDrunken cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDrunken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDrunken looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDrunken is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDrunken to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but McDrunken has control of the leg.
McDrunken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDrunken is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDrunken to get the leverage.
Alexander is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McDrunken pulls his head out easily.
McDrunken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDrunken.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and McDrunken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDrunken steps into range and cracks Alexander with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Alexander flops backwards and McDrunken dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
McDrunken is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDrunken's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDrunken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDrunken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDrunken passes into half guard.
McDrunken drops an elbow to the side of Alexander's head.
McDrunken tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDrunken scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
McDrunken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDrunken connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
McDrunken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDrunken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander wants to improve his position but McDrunken is controlling well.
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
McDrunken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDrunken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.
McDrunken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with McDrunken in his half guard.
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDrunken wants to free his trapped foot but Alexander is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDrunken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDrunken scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexander working for a triangle but McDrunken defends it easily.
McDrunken preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDrunken forces his way into half guard.
McDrunken thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alexander to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McDrunken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McDrunken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander jabs at McDrunken's body.
Tyler McDrunken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDrunken throws out a powerful jab.
McDrunken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDrunken looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
McDrunken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDrunken counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDrunken lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander fails with the takedown
and McDrunken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. McDrunken sprawls well.
Alexander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDrunken counters with a shoot takedown. Alexander fights it but they end up in guard.
McDrunken throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
McDrunken gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDrunken drops Alexander with a left and a right! Oh, Alexander is hurt - McDrunken dives into side control looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrunken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
McDrunken working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McDrunken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexander gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDrunken lands a nice short elbow.
McDrunken is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
McDrunken is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
McDrunken scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDrunken is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDrunken is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDrunken passes Alexander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDrunken lands a nice short elbow.
McDrunken slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with McDrunken in his half guard.
McDrunken stands up and beckons Alexander to join him on the feet.
McDrunken throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander walks into a jab.
McDrunken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for McDrunken. That snapped Alexander's head back.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDrunken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDrunken.
Alexander blocks a jab.
McDrunken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDrunken scores with a hook.
Alexander misses with a takedown
and McDrunken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander wants to clinch.
McDrunken shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDrunken working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexander's head.
McDrunken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander working for a triangle but McDrunken defends it easily.
McDrunken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDrunken is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDrunken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDrunken passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McDrunken tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander some visible discomfort.
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.
McDrunken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDrunken.
McDrunken is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.
McDrunken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from McDrunken there.
Josh Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler McDrunken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDrunken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler McDrunken!
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hype
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