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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duzsco Radovovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - The Last Stand. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcellus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duzsco Radovovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Radovovic moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Radovovic clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
Radovovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander stalling.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Radovovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Radovovic's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Radovovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Radovovic thuds his right hand into Alexander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radovovic moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovovic misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Radovovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Radovovic staying out of range there.
Radovovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Radovovic.
Radovovic closes the distance and clinches.
Radovovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duzsco Radovovic.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Radovovic.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander slows down the pace here.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Radovovic's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Radovovic looks winded!
Radovovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Radovovic or not.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexander leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Alexander.
Radovovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexander.
Radovovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovovic.
Alexander presses Radovovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander is working Radovovic over against the cage.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radovovic manages to avoid it.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
Radovovic is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Radovovic's ribcage. Radovovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander stalls.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander cracks Radovovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Alexander misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Radovovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Radovovic slips a jab from Alexander.
Radovovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Alexander lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Alexander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Radovovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radovovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Radovovic working aggressively here.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Duzsco Radovovic has been cut.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radovovic drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Alexander slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Radovovic is looking for a takedown.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Alexander works on Radovovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcellus Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Radovovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duzsco Radovovic.
Radovovic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Alexander finds it's way through Radovovic's defenses.
Radovovic moves into the clinch.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radovovic scores with a jab to the head.
Radovovic misses with a double jab.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radovovic.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Radovovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is 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!
Alexander will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Radovovic up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Radovovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Radovovic.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Radovovic.
Alexander has Radovovic pushed against the cage.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Radovovic takes a shot to the head.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Radovovic's takedown attempt.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Radovovic's ribcage. Radovovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander pushes Radovovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radovovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovovic.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Radovovic's defenses.
Radovovic can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander has Radovovic pressed against the cage.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander presses Radovovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards.
Alexander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Alexander.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radovovic is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Alexander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duzsco Radovovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alexander forces Radovovic back against the cage and clinches.
Radovovic has Alexander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander stalling against the cage.
Alexander slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcellus Alexander.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Marcellus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Radovovic moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander digs a right hand into Radovovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radovovic's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Radovovic pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duzsco Radovovic.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander taking a breather.
Radovovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander stalls.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radovovic can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Radovovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
Alexander pushes Radovovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radovovic takes a shot to the head.
Radovovic letting Alexander take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander pushes Radovovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander has Radovovic pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alexander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcellus Alexander.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Radovovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radovovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovovic blocks a jab.
Radovovic staying out of range there.
Radovovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radovovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duzsco Radovovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander jabs at Radovovic's body.
Radovovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radovovic manages to avoid it.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovovic is just out of range.
Duzsco Radovovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Radovovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Radovovic connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radovovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Radovovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Radovovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radovovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duzsco Radovovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander throws a body punch but Radovovic moves out of range.
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Alexander has Radovovic pushed against the cage.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Radovovic avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
Radovovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radovovics head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Alexander.
Radovovic can't break the clinch.
Radovovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcellus Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radovovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Radovovic throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander tries to bum rush Radovovic with a series of wild strikes but Radovovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radovovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Alexander!
Post fight, Marcellus Alexander stared into the camera and said 'Deus Vault! In hoc signo vinces! Noone can withstand the wrath of god!'.
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