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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
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146 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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173 cm
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145 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Alexander! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Davidson! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davidson throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease. Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Davidson can't do much from the bottom here. Alexander throwing shots but missing, from side control. Alexander prevents Davidson from escaping the position. Alexander misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Davidson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexander. Alexander wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davidson, who protects the arm well. Alexander sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davidson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alexander working the ground and pound. Davidson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson regains half guard, as Alexander was trying to land strikes. Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Davidson gets full guard. Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Davidson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass. Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely. Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexander defends it easily. Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Davidson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alexander postures up and lands a big shot to Davidson's brow. Alexander won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet. Alexander works over Davidson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexander landing some decent shots from guard. 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Davidson wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it. Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Alexander looking to pass the guard. Alexander landing with the ground and pound. Alexander slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Davidson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davidson is trying to get back to full guard. Davidson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though. 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! Davidson wants to get back to his feet. Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Davidson looks winded! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander lands a nice short elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Alexander dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davidson is looking to score with low kicks. Davidson misses with a body shot.
Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Willie Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davidson looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well. Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson scores with a decent looking hook. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davidson. Davidson connects with a body shot that sends Alexander's belly button to the back. A jab from Alexander does it's job there. Davidson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice sprawl there from Davidson as Alexander shoots in. Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A head kick by Davidson misses and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Davidson is breathing heavily. Alexander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes. Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Davidson pushes him off. Alexander shoots in for a double leg but Davidson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alexander looking to score a takedown here. Davidson is defending well but Alexander drives through and ends up in Davidson's guard. Davidson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maxwell Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Davidson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexander! Davidson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alexander's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davidson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexander looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davidson content just to control the position here. Davidson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alexander is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alexander and Davidson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexander is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Davidson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Davidson wants to control but Alexander is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Davidson decides to stand back up. Davidson steps back and let's Alexander get back to his feet. Davidson gets caught napping as Alexander dives in and scores a takedown. Davidson manages to retain guard. Alexander distracts Davidson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander. Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Alexander passes Davidson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Davidson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Davidson tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it. 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 Maxwell Alexander will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily. Davidson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Alexander makes his way to full guard, as Davidson worked for a kimura.
Davidson stands up from Alexander's guard - Davidson perhaps looking for a knockout. A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A good leg kick by Alexander. Alexander digs a good body shot into Davidson's ribs. Davidson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davidson sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Alexander stops Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Davidson works his way to full guard. Good work. Davidson has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle. Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely. Alexander is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Alexander looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Davidson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexander is aware though and is defending well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davidson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Alexander lands a couple of digs. Alexander throwing strikes but missing. Alexander is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control. Davidson can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davidson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though. Alexander working over Davidson with some ground and pound. Davidson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Davidson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander lands a nice short elbow. Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time. Alexander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Alexander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davidson tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg. Alexander throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely. Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head. Davidson wants to get back to his feet. Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Davidson manages to get to full guard.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Alexander clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing. Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Davidson lands a head shot. Alexander avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander drives through with a takedown into guard. Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexander manages to get himself to full guard.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Davidson stands up and waves to Alexander to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alexander checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Davidson fails to land with a series of punches.
Davidson tries to sprawl but Alexander drives through with a takedown into half guard. Davidson is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Alexander landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ground and pound from Alexander.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though. Alexander with the ground and pound but Davidson uses the opportunity to regain guard. Alexander prevents Davidson from getting back to his feet. Alexander throws a big elbow that misses. Alexander is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control. Davidson 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. Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Alexander postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Alexander throws a big right hand that misses. Davidson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Alexander chips away with some ground and pound. Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Alexander wants to get up but he can't break Davidson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Alexander throws an elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexander's guard. Nice move by Davidson! Davidson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Davidson gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
Davidson is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davidson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Davidson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alexander connects with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Alexander had his way with Willie Davidson in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davidson throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range. Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidson fails to land with a series of punches.
Davidson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Alexander scoring with some ground and pound. Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss. Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Alexander throws a big elbow that misses. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Alexander slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexander.
Alexander grinds an elbow into Davidson's temple. Davidson is looking to reverse the position. Davidson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Alexander fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Alexander tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Davidson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Alexander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Alexander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davidson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Alexander creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davidson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davidson taking a bit of punishment here - Alexander scoring with strikes. Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davidson has escaped the position, nice work there. Davidson is trying to get back to his feet. Davidson sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Davidson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Alexander postures up.
Davidson wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alexander throws a big right hand that misses. Alexander is in close to Davidson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Alexander throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Davidson cracks Alexander with a solid left hand. Davidson stops Alexander from standing up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard. Willie Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Maxwell Alexander showed his dominance in that final round. Well Alexander 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Maxwell Alexander! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Maxwell Alexander! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Maxwell Alexander!
Maxwell Alexander wins by unanimous decision! Maxwell Alexander 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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