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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Lampert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Frederic Alexander has been cut.
Lampert slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexander, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lampert drops Alexander with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lampert follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Lampert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Goy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Goy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goy continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Goy. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frederic Alexander has been cut.
Goy digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Goy connects with a superb combination that knocks Alexander out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Goy before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Good Goy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Alexander gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.#TD2#
Shaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexander regains guard immediately.
Alexander throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shaw trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Alexander lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Alexander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander tries to strike from the bottom.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander lands some strikes from the bottom.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Alexander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alexander regains guard.
Alexander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexander's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander tries to strike from the bottom.
Alexander seems keen to control Shaw's posture.
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Alexander throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alexander avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw looks winded!#TD#
Alexander scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alexander is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deair Shaw will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaw wants to improve his position but instead Alexander has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Alexander wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frederic Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a strike but Shaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Alexander passes into half guard.
#SU#
Alexander decides to stand and escape the position.
Alexander shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range. #TD2#
Shaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexander sprawls well initially but Shaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Alexander manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shaw keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaw slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Alexander successfully pulls guard.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Shaw pushes down on Alexander's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alexander moves into full guard.
#T3#
Alexander has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position.
Alexander throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alexander throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alexander seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
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.
Shaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexander is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alexander to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Alexander dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alexander is looking to clinch. #CL#
Alexander instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Shaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexander is trying to defend but Shaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking to pass Alexander's guard but actually Alexander recovers to full guard.
Alexander controlling the position.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alexander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. #REVR#
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.
Alexander stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Alexander feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaw is wriggling around but Alexander manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Alexander is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexander stalling.
Shaw has hold of Alexander's hands but Alexander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Alexander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaw is looking to escape.
Alexander takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexander working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Alexander!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Grumon takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Grumon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexander bucks up and tries to throw Grumon off but instead Grumon has got his back!
Alexander just trying to survive but Grumon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grumon scores with punches and elbows.
Alexander just trying to survive but Grumon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grumon is hanging on to Alexander's back as he tries to escape.
Alexander trying to control the hands but Grumon breaks the grip. #T1#
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grumon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Grumon is looking for the choke from the back position but Alexander is controlling his hands well.
Alexander trying to control the position but Grumon manages to sink in the hooks.
Alexander tries to break free.
Alexander has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Grumon avoiding Alexander 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grumon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alexander trying to control the hands but Grumon won't let him. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grumon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alexander doesn't escape.
Alexander trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Alexander rolls, trying to escape but Grumon keeps control of the position.
Alexander trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grumon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alexander is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Alexander right now.
Alexander trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grumon loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alexander hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Grumon 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.
#R2#
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Grumon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grumon continues to drive forward.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grumon pinned against the cage. Grumon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander looks to clinch
and Grumon counters with a series of strikes. Alexander will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Grumon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Alexander explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Grumon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grumon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Grumon tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Grumon manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Alexander shoots in but Grumon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Grumon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grumon is breathing heavily.
Alexander striking off his back but it's not causing Grumon any problems.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grumon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grumon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Grumon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Grumon is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
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 takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grumon sprawls well. Grumon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Grumon misses with the combination.
Alexander feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Grumon.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Grumon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Grumon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolfgang Grumon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grumon swinging wildly here.
Grumon scores with a three punch combo!
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grumon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.#T4#
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grumon.
#TD2#
Grumon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alexander!
Alexander tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grumon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexander manages to get back to half guard.
Wolfgang Grumon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexander is looking to control Grumon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexander avoid being mounted?
Alexander missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Grumon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Grumon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfgang Grumon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grumon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Grumon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grumon misses with a wild combination.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grumon.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Grumon tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grumon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander shoots for a takedown but Grumon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grumon circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grumon misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Grumon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Grumon circles away easily
and Grumon counters with a one-two to the body.
Grumon swinging wildly here.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Frederic Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grumon throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Grumon misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Alexander looking to score a takedown here. Grumon is defending well but Alexander drives through and ends up in Grumon's guard.#ES2#
Grumon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grumon digs a right hand into Alexander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexander's gas tank.
Grumon effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Grumon pulls Alexander into guard.
Grumon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Grumon has his feet on Alexander's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Grumon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Grumon gets the takedown into side control.
Alexander manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Alexander trying to control here.
Alexander is trying to control but Grumon manages to pass to mount!
Alexander wants to control but Grumon is having none of it.
Alexander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexander wants to control but Grumon is having none of it.
Grumon lands a big shot there that rocks Alexander but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Alexander wants to hold on but Grumon pushes him away.
Alexander tries to control the position but Grumon now has his back.
#SUB2#
Grumon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alexander defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Alexander fending off the submission attempt from Grumon.
Alexander trying to control the hands but Grumon won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Grumon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grumon 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Grumon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gero on his heels. He'll look to pass Gero's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Gero wriggles free and stands up.
Gero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Alexander shoots in and bounces Gero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gero controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Gero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gero looking to control.
Gero being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Gero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gero keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alexander forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Alexander works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexander distracts Gero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexander postures up in Gero's guard and throws a big left but Gero blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Gero controlling him for the moment.
Alexander has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander trying to control the position.
Alexander is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexander looking to control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexander has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position.
Alexander is trying to keep Gero in close.
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Alexander clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander has Gero pressed against the cage.
Gero prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Alexander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Alexander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexander striking off his back but it's not causing Gero any problems.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gero is one step ahead there.
Alexander controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero preventing the sweep.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Gero postures up.
Gero is breathing heavily.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Alexander looking to score a takedown here. Gero is defending well but Alexander drives through and ends up in Gero's guard.#SU#
Alexander decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gero, up you get! #TD#
Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Gero's guard.
Alexander postures up and lands a big shot to Gero's brow.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Gero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frederic Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander is in close to Gero's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander shoots in but Gero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gero sprawls well. Gero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alexander gets a takedown into half guard.
Gero trying to hold on to Alexander's head to control him but Alexander postures up.
Alexander slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Gero trying to control but Alexander postures up.
#SUB#
Alexander is working for a kimura but Gero is defending it quite comfortably.
Gero wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Alexander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Gero, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Gero against the cage but Gero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gero stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander working Gero over with knees to the body.
Gero tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Gero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gero shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is adopting a defensive guard.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alexander throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexander is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Gero is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexander manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gero has Alexander in his guard.#REVR#
Alexander stops Gero from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gero sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gero tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Alexander manages to move to mount!
Alexander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gero looks a forlorn figure.
#T3##SUB#
Alexander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gero tries to hold on but Alexander postures up.#SUB#
Alexander is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gero has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gero is looking to escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Gero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexander.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Alexander!
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