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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blue Karaage (ranked 7093 p4p, 603 weight class) and Zakoria Alexander (ranked 5788 p4p, 535 weight class). Blue Karaage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blue Karaage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zakoria Alexander!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Karaage 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 clinches.
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Karaage back into the cage.
Karaage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Karaage back into the cage.
Karaage is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karaage pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander gets to his feet. Karaage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaage swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries to land knees in the clinch but Karaage avoids the damage to the body.
Karaage can't get the takedown.
Karaage wants a takedown but no success here.
Karaage can't get the takedown.
Karaage tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Karaage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
Karaage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Karaage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karaage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander rushes Karaage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexander to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaage tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karaage trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karaage into the cage.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Karaage pulls guard.
Alexander has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karaage is proving hard to escape from.
Alexander stands and steps away. Karaage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karaage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Karaage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Alexander tries to work over Karaage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.
Karaage wants a takedown.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakoria 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.
Karaage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Karaage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Karaage saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karaage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karaage wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karaage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zakoria Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaage swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karaage tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karaage's efforts to push away.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karaage is defending well for now.
Karaage fails to pull guard.
Karaage looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karaage wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zakoria Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Karaage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karaage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexander to keep the fight standing.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Karaage.
Karaage tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Karaage drops back down to his feet.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karaages head.
Karaage managing to block the knees to the body from Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Karaage.
Karaage working hard to break the clinch.
Karaage has Alexander pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Karaage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alexander tumbling to the mat - Karaage dives into Alexander's guard.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
Alexander wanted to stand there but Karaage had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karaage blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Karaage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alexander regains guard.
Alexander has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karaage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander rushes Karaage and presses him up against the cage.
Karaage looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zakoria Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexander has Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.
Karaage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Karaage avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Karaage breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Karaage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaage controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander throws a series of strikes that have Karaage backpedaling.
Alexander clinches up with Karaage and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Karaage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
Karaage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander rushes Karaage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Karaage.
Karaage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Karaage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karaage goes for a takedown attempt but Alexander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karaage is defended easily by Alexander.
Alexander forces Karaage back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaage can't break the clinch.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Karaage 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 has Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karaage.
Karaage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander missing with knees to the body.
Karaage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karaage wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karaage prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Karaage wants a takedown.
Karaage tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zakoria Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karaage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karaage's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karaage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakoria Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexander 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakoria Alexander!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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