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Event:
EFA 37 Gomi vs Nixon
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#KD2#
Kurma lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Kurma takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like DeShaun Alexander has been cut.
Kurma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurma.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurma lands a brutal head kick. Alexander looks out on his feet and Kurma throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Allan Kurma!
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Event:
EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee. #BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Alexander avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Alexander was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alexander turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is being controlled here.
Alexander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexander fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexander controlling the position.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexander creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alexander controlling the position.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Alexander stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Alexander stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Alexander.
#T4#
Lee is looking to control Alexander's arms but Alexander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Alexander closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SU#
Alexander stands up from Lee's guard - Alexander perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Lee clinches.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Lee stalling against the cage.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Alexander's ribcage. Alexander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Trevor Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexander or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
A short right from Lee.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alexander up against the cage.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee taking a breather.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alexander to his knees! Lee keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lee!
Trevor Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Patadas clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
Patadas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patadas throws an elbow that misses.
Patadas tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patadas pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patadas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patadas misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Alexander has Patadas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexander pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Patadas tumbling to the mat - Alexander dives into Patadas's guard.#SU#
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Alexander darts in and clinches Patadas up against the cage.#TD#
Alexander pulls guard.
Patadas preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patadas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Patadas gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Patadas misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Alexander has clasped his hands together around Patadas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Patadas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patadas moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
#CL#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Alexander gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2##SU#
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patadas.
Alexander stuffs the takedown.
Patadas looks winded!
Patadas tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Patadas moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
#TD#
Alexander looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patadas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him. #T3#
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
Patadas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Patadas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexander won't allow Patadas to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Patadas has managed to clinch.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexander avoids it.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patadas looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Patadas working aggressively here.
Alexander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Patadas won't allow it.
#TD#
Alexander has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Patadas uses from the top position.
Patadas stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeShaun Alexander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Patadas clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Patadas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patadas can turn it around.
Alexander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexander wants to break free but Patadas has control.
A short left from Patadas. #TD#
Alexander jumps into guard, dragging Patadas to the mat.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Patadas postures up.
Alexander wants to stand but Patadas is controlling the position.
Alexander throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Patadas is looking to stand up but Alexander won't let him. #T1##SU2#
Patadas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patadas wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Patadas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexander has Patadas pressed against the cage.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patadas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Patadas.
Patadas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Alexander has clasped his hands together around Patadas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Patadas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Patadas is breathing heavily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patadas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Patadas closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Patadas.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Patadas to keep the fight standing.
Patadas tries a knee to the head but Alexander blocks it.
Patadas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
Patadas misses with the head strike.
Patadas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patadas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Patadas has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patadas throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patadas walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patadas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Patadas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Patadas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patadas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Patadas misses with a knee to the head.
Alexander takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
#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. #SUB#
Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patadas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Patadas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexander is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Patadas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Patadas stands up and waves to Alexander to follow him. #CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Patadas.
Patadas looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patadas pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Patadas tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Patadas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Patadas tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range. #CL#
Alexander has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Alexander manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexander controlling the position.#SU2#
Patadas stands up from Alexander's guard - Patadas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Patadas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patadas is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Patadas.
Alexander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patadas scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Patadas has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Patadas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexander is defending well for now.
Patadas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patadas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manolito Patadas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Patadas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexander is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patadas to the mat. Patadas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander controlling from the top position.
Alexander trying to move into half guard but instead Patadas has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Patadas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Patadas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Patadas darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patadas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexander wants to break free but Patadas has control.
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patadas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander wants to break free but Patadas has control.
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Alexander tries to circle away but Patadas has him pinned against the cage.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexander avoids it.
Patadas tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexander avoids the damage to the body.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patadas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
#T3##BC#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Patadas.
Patadas slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexander, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Patadas moves into the clinch.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patadas keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander slaps away a takedown attempt from Patadas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander lands a jab-cross combination. #T4##CL2#
Patadas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patadas tries to stand but Alexander is controlling from the bottom.
Patadas wants to stand and escape but instead Alexander has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander stays in close to Patadas's body and controls the position.
Alexander won't allow Patadas to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShaun Alexander.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Alexander!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Shaboof tries to clinch up.
And Alexander tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaboof pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control.
Shaboof is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alexander controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander cracks Shaboof with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alexander controlling the position from side mount.
Shaboof gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shaboof is just holding on here. Alexander manages to take his back.
Shaboof is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alexander controlling the positon.#T2#
Alexander looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Shaboof trying to get back to his feet but Alexander is in full control for now.
Shaboof is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Alexander.
Alexander is not going to allow Shaboof to sit and survive in this position.
Alexander really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shaboof.#T3#
Alexander keeps control of the position as Shaboof tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Alexander patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Alexander has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shaboof has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Shaboof right now.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Alexander might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Alexander working for a choke but Shaboof is defending well.
Shaboof manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alexander's guard. Nice work there by Shaboof.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaboof 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Alexander dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Shaboof. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaboof.#CUT#
It looks like DeShaun Alexander has been cut.
Shaboof throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Shaboof fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaboof 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Shaboof wriggles free and stands up.
Shaboof tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaboof! #T1##SUB2#
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alexander advances to mount.
DeShaun Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaboof wants to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander lands with some strikes.
Alexander with shots to the head and body - Shaboof looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Alexander content just to control the position here.
Shaboof tries to lock up and control but Alexander gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexander with shots to the head and body - Shaboof looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexander blocks Shaboof's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shaboof is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexander controlling from mount.
Alexander landing strikes from the mount.
Alexander working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Alexander dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Alexander working for a guillotine from mount but Shaboof is in no mood to give up.
Alexander blocks Shaboof's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alexander looking for a guillotine from mount but Shaboof is having none of it.
Shaboof tries to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaboof manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaboof tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.#T4#
Alexander tries to stand and escape but Shaboof is controlling the position.
Shaboof is trying to control but Alexander manages to pass to mount!
Shaboof keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexander moves to the back. #SUB2#
Alexander has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shaboof has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Alexander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaboof throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Shaboof fights it but they end up in guard.
Shaboof has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Shaboof looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaboof, not yet.
Alexander advances to half guard.
Shaboof is looking to improve his position.
Alexander is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shaboof moves into full guard.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Alexander has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shaboof controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself. #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.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaboof trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaboof.
Shaboof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaboof throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Alexander successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Alexander is trying to keep Shaboof in close.
Alexander has his hands on Shaboof's head, controlling the position.
Shaboof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaboof wants to stand but Alexander is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Shaboof thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Alexander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaboof wants to stand but Alexander is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaboof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaboof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaboof gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaboof sets himself, and Alexander steps forward looking for the clinch! Shaboof avoids it this time.
Timu Shaboof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeShaun Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Alexander forces Shaboof back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Alexander!
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