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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Itou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Itou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itou tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Alexander.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Itou has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alexander clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alexander is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Troy Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Itou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Itou trying to control the pace.
Alexander is trying to escape back to his feet but Itou uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Itou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Itou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.
Itou decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alexander throws a sloppy body shot
and Itou counters by moving into the clinch.
Itou looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Itou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itou leaning against his opponent.
Itou just leaning against Alexander, taking a breather.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a good body shot.
Alexander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Itou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexander makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Itou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Itou won't allow it.
Itou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a nice combination. Itou backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Itou shoots in and gets a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Alexander uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alexander forces Itou back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itou tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Itou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Itou is breathing heavily.
Itou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Itou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexander is pushing Itou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Itou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
Itou tries a knee to the head but Alexander blocks it.
Itou jumps guard.
Alexander stands up and waves to Itou to follow him.
Alexander stuns Itou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy 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.
Itou clinches up against the cage.
Itou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexander walks away with a smile on his face. Itou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander jabs at Itou's body.
Itou blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Itou throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Alexander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Itou rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.
Alexander lands a two punch combo.
Alexander lands a left and a right that send Itou crashing to the mat, dazed. Alexander thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Itou is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itou forces Alexander back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Itou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Itou is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Itou seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexander is trying to force a seperation but Itou has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries to break the clinch but Itou is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itou.
The referee calls for Itou to work.
Itou looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Itou misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Itou is controlling him.
Itou throws a knee to the head but misses.
Itou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itou circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Itou avoids them all with ease.
Alexander feints a jab promting Itou to slip. Alexander then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Itou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Itou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Troy Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander drives through and clinches with Itou against the cage.
Itou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander tries to bum rush Itou with a series of wild strikes but Itou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Itou gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Itou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander looks to land a combination but Itou avoids it well.
Alexander lands a jab to Itou's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Itou eats them both and turns towards Alexander to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itou has managed to clinch.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Itou has him pressed against the cage.
Itou pulls Alexander into guard.
Alexander gets to his feet - Itou follows without any prompting.
Alexander drives through and clinches with Itou against the cage.
Itou lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Itou has him pressed against the cage.
Itou tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Itou working aggressively here.
Itou has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itou prevents Alexander from breaking the clinch.
Itou tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Itou is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexander gets an underhook and turns Itou into the cage.
Itou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itou circles away quickly and effectively.
As Alexander looks to move away, Itou throws a big counter combo bu Alexander just gets out of the way.
Alexander stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexander wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Alexander 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! This is the final round!
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Itou stalling in the clinch but Alexander improves position.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexander misses with an elbow strike.
Hiro Itou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Itou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itou breaks from the clinch.
Hiro Itou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Itou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Itou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itou clinches up against the cage.
Itou stalling in the clinch but Alexander improves position.
Itou tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Itou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Itou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexander walks away with a smile on his face. Itou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Itou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Itou avoids nicely.
Itou doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Itou misses with a wild body shot.
Itou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander feints a jab promting Itou to slip. Alexander then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Itou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Itou doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
As Alexander tries to get set, Itou tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexander manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Itou avoids them all with ease.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexander manages to circle out of the way.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Itou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander scores with a one two! Itou had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Itou tries to clinch up.
Alexander throws a combination that misses
and Itou counters by clinching up.
Itou jumps guard.
Alexander won't allow Itou to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander gets to his feet. Itou looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander gets tackled into the cage by Itou. Itou maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Itou has him pressed against the cage.
Itou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Troy Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itou has his takedown stuffed
and Alexander counters with a one-two to the body.
Hiro Itou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Itou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Itou rushes Alexander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Alexander - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Itou missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexander 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Alexander!
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