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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Alexander had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Balboa fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balboa trying to strike off his back.
Alexander won't allow Balboa to sweep him here.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander tries to sprawl but Balboa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Balboa stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balboa gets to his feet - Alexander follows without any prompting.
Alexander tries to work over Balboa's front leg with a kick but Balboa checks it.
Alexander wants to slow Balboa down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Alexander is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Balboa manages to end up in side control.
Alexander is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Balboa crashes against the mat.
Balboa trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Balboa takes a little break here. Alexander wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balboa trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balboa.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Balboa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexander is not content to let Balboa control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander is looking to control Balboa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexander avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Balboa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balboa pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa pulls guard successfully.
Alexander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexander controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Balboa has an active guard here but Alexander has managed to pass into half guard.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander is taking a breather. Balboa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Alexander takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
Alexander is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Alexander gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Alexander seems content to control.
Alexander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balboa for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Alexander seems content to control.
Balboa tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Balboa dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balboa gets back to full guard.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexander controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Matt Alexander will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Balboa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.
Alexander sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Balboa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balboa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is looking to pass Alexander's guard but actually Alexander recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Balboa stands up from Alexander's guard - Balboa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Balboa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balboa defends well.
Balboa landing with the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Alexander being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander pulls Balboa in close to prevent any damage.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Balboa landing some decent shots from guard.
Balboa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balboa defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander throws a push kick but Balboa slaps the foot to one side.
Balboa feints the counter takedown.
Balboa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Balboa is in Alexander's guard.
Balboa trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Balboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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energy
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mgr
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