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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Klinsmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Alexis!
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, Jurgen Klinsmann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexis tries to clinch there but Klinsmann circles away.
Klinsmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klinsmann thows a body shot but no joy.
Alexis is looking to clinch but Klinsmann is avoiding it.
Klinsmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Alexis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexis swings widly with a right hand
and Klinsmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexis tries to clinch up.
Alexis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klinsmann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexis tries to clinch but Klinsmann moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexis tries to clinch but Klinsmann moves away
enabling Klinsmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexis tries to close the distance and clinch but Klinsmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klinsmann connects with a crisp jab.
Alexis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klinsmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexis tries to clinch but Klinsmann is having none of it.
Alexis pushes Klinsmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Klinsmann is trying to pull guard but Alexis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klinsmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexis to keep the fight standing.
Klinsmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexis dodges the punch combination from Klinsmann.
Klinsmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexis.
Alexis looks to clinch
and Alexis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexis tries to clinch there but Klinsmann circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klinsmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Alexis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexis rushes Klinsmann and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alexis.
Alexis keeps control of Klinsmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klinsmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexis avoids the damage to the body.
Klinsmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seth Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Alexis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alexis.
It looks like Jurgen Klinsmann has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by Klinsmann.
Klinsmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klinsmann tries to break free but Alexis pushes him back against the cage.
Klinsmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexis avoiding damage.
Alexis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Klinsmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klinsmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but Alexis holds him up against the cage and eventually Klinsmann drops back down to his feet.
Alexis misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seth Alexis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Klinsmann's cut.
That's time! Alexis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klinsmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexis instigates a clinch.
Alexis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Alexis slowing the pace effectively.
Alexis lands a nice elbow.
Klinsmann missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Klinsmann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klinsmann tries to work over Alexis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexis misses with a body punch.
Klinsmann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klinsmann is trying to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klinsmann misses with some punches.
Alexis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klinsmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexis to keep the fight standing.
Alexis gets through Klinsmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klinsmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexis is keeping busy.
Klinsmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexis smiles and moves away.
Klinsmann moves out of range as Alexis strikes.
Alexis looks to clinch
and Klinsmann counters with a left and a right that stings Alexis.
Alexis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klinsmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klinsmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexis.
Klinsmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klinsmann, pushing him back against the cage.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but Alexis holds him up against the cage and eventually Klinsmann drops back down to his feet.
Seth Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Alexis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klinsmann is trying to break the clinch but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
Klinsmann blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klinsmann takes a shot to the head.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klinsmann blocks an elbow strike from Alexis.
Klinsmann fails to pull guard.
Klinsmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexis avoids it.
Klinsmann jumps guard but Alexis stands there with Klinsmann around his waist. Klinsmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klinsmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann blocks an uppercut.
Klinsmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexis smiles and moves away.
Alexis dodges the punch combination from Klinsmann.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klinsmann throws a combination. Alexis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinsmann tries to keep at a distance but Alexis has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Alexis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Klinsmann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Klinsmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexis tries to clinch there but Klinsmann circles away.
Klinsmann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klinsmann duly obliges.
It looks like Seth Alexis has been cut.
Klinsmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Klinsmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexis on the side of the head.
Alexis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klinsmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klinsmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexis wants to clinch up but Klinsmann keeps it at a distance.
Alexis takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klinsmann's elbow.
Alexis lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis stalling against the cage.
Klinsmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexis can't find room to land a body shot as Klinsmann controls the action.
Alexis swings wildly with an uppercut but Klinsmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klinsmann successfully pulls guard.
Alexis passes into half guard.
Alexis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Klinsmann actively working from the bottom here.
Klinsmann looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klinsmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Klinsmann looking for a kimura from the bottom but Alexis passes into side control!
Klinsmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexis takes a little break here. Klinsmann wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alexis trying to control the position but Klinsmann is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klinsmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis is pressing down on Klinsmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klinsmann is holding on for now.
Alexis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klinsmann on the ground.
Klinsmann is looking to improve his position.
Klinsmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Alexis tries to clinch up.
Klinsmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexis doesn't manage to clinch there - Klinsmann circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Alexis.
Klinsmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexis.
Klinsmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexis circles away quickly and effectively.
Klinsmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexis rather than just go for the knockout.
Klinsmann lands with a right hand.
Alexis tries to clinch but Klinsmann moves out of range.
Alexis looks to land a combination. Klinsmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexis wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinsmann throws a low kick, looking for Alexis's leg but Alexis calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Alexis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexis, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Alexis!
A victorious Seth Alexis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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