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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hinata Aleksandar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hinata Aleksandar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Cross!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cross is defended easily by Aleksandar.
Cross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aleksandar pinned against the cage. Aleksandar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hinata Aleksandar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Cross.
A cross from Aleksandar lands.
Aleksandar tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Aleksandar is looking to clinch.
Aleksandar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cross counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to sprawl but Aleksandar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is trying to stand.
Aleksandar looks to land a strike but Cross avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cross is controlling Aleksandar's posture.
Aleksandar trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Aleksandar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cross is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aleksandar, into his guard.
Aleksandar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to stand but Aleksandar is controlling from the bottom.
Aleksandar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross preventing the sweep.
Aleksandar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aleksandar 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Aleksandar is defending well.
Cross stands up.
Aleksandar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aleksandar is breathing heavily.
Cross gets a clinch.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aleksandar.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and Aleksandar moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandar tries a head kick but it misses.
Aleksandar avoids the head kick by Cross.
Cross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Cross seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Cross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aleksandar is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aleksandar avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleksandar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Cross will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Aleksandar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aleksandar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aleksandar is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cross has hold of Aleksandar's hands but Aleksandar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aleksandar wants to free his trapped foot but Cross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hinata Aleksandar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aleksandar wants to take a breather but Cross is having none of it.
Aleksandar is controlling the pace.
Cross is staying active underneath Aleksandar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hinata Aleksandar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cross has Aleksandar up against the cage in a clinch.
Aleksandar can't break the clinch.
Cross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aleksandar is defending well.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Aleksandar tries to clinch up
and Cross counters by clinching up.
Aleksandar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aleksandar is pressed up against the cage. Cross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aleksandar down to the mat. Aleksandar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hinata Aleksandar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandar misses with a kick to the body
and Cross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cross prevents the takedown attempt.
Aleksandar goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aleksandar gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Aleksandar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aleksandar as he jumps to the side.
Aleksandar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandar works over Cross's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Aleksandar tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Cross connects with a solid leg kick.
Cross shoots in but no luck this time.
Aleksandar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aleksandar misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksandar gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandar shoots in but no luck this time.
Aleksandar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cross tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aleksandar is in Cross's guard.
Cross working for a triangle but Aleksandar defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleksandar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aleksandar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hinata Aleksandar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aleksandar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aleksandar misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aleksandar misses with a double jab
so Cross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aleksandar keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleksandar is keeping the position for now.
Cross advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Cross's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cross working the ground and pound from side control.
Cross is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aleksandar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aleksandar can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross scores with punches from side control.
Cross decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hinata Aleksandar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Aleksandar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross connects with a couple of short punches.
Aleksandar looking to control but Cross passes into half guard.
Cross escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cross is stalling in the full guard.
Cross passes Aleksandar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cross performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aleksandar is trying to maintain the position but Cross is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandar actively working from the bottom here.
Aleksandar is trying to stand back up but Cross is controlling him
Aleksandar wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cross!
An out of breath Alex Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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