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Event:
IXF 46
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Alequin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Alequin misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Alequin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Truth slips a straight right by Alequin.
Truth moves out of range as Alequin strikes.
Truth throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Alequin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alequin wants to take a breather but Truth is having none of it. #SUB2#
Alequin is working for a kimura but Truth is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Alequin seems content to control.#SUB2#
Alequin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Truth gets back to full guard.
Truth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Truth tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Alequin trying to control but Truth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alequin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alequin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alequin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Truth is trying to keep Alequin in close.
Alequin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Truth keeping moving, preventing Alequin from controlling successfully.
Alequin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alequin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Truth working a defensive guard here.
Alequin is looking to work some ground and pound but Truth has wrist control.#SUB2#
Alequin drops back looking for a leg! Truth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Truth manages to kick Alequin off! Alequin jumps back into Truth's guard.
Alequin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alequin preventing the sweep.
Alequin prevents Truth from getting back to his feet.
Alequin wants to control from the top but Truth keeps moving. #T3#
Truth looking for a sweep. Not yet Truth, not yet. #SUB2#
Alequin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Truth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alequin has Truth in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Alequin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Truth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Truth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Truth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Alequin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Truth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alequin.
Truth controlling the position. #T4#
Alequin is looking to regain half guard here but Truth keeps moving and retains side control.
Alequin is not content to let Truth control the position.
Alequin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Alequin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alequin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Truth throws a good cross that connects.
Truth looks to throw the jab but Alequin is out of range.
Alequin throws the left hand but Truth avoids the punch easily.
Truth punishes Alequin's body with a nice straight punch.
Alequin shoots and misses
and Truth counters with a one-two to the body.
Truth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alequin.
Truth lands with a good body shot.
Truth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Truth slips a jab from Alequin.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Truth as Alequin shoots in.
Johnny Truth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Alequin.
Truth scores with a sloppy right hand. Alequin should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Alequin is rocked!
Truth batters Alequin with a massive right followed by a huge left! Alequin is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Truth lands a final crushing right hand to drop Alequin to the mat with a gruesome thud! Truth is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Truth!
Johnny Truth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IXF 39
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Jordan lands the left hand.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Alequin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alequin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been hearing reports that Alequin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jordan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alequin's head.
Alequin misses with a right hand
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Alequin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Alequin staying out of range there.
Alequin throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jordan jabs Alequin right on the nose. Alequin blinks but takes it well.
Alequin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alequin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Alequin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alequin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jordan finds it's way round the side to connect with Alequin's head.
Jordan cracks Alequin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alequin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
Alequin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jordan tests Alequin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alequin misses with a hook
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Alequin throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Alequin staying out of range there.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alequin throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Alequin has his takedown stuffed
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Alequin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jordan as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Alequin throws an off balance right hand
and Jordan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alequin misses with a hook
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alequin tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Alequin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alequin misses with a hook. Jordan ducked under it nicely.
Alequin throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alequin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alequin looks to land a left hand but Jordan moved out of range nicely.
Alequin misses the jab.
Jordan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jordan connects with the punch.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alequin. Alequin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alequin throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
Jordan throws out a counter right but Alequin avoids it with no problem.
Alequin throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Jordan scores with a four punch combination!
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Alequin darts in looking for a takedown but Jordan gets double underhooks and turns Alequin into the cage.
Alequin throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordan! But no joy.#TD#
Alequin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure.
Alequin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
Jordan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alequin wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Alequin drops back looking for a leg! Jordan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jordan manages to kick Alequin off! Alequin jumps back into Jordan's guard. #T4#
Alequin wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
Jordan has control of Alequin's left arm, preventing Alequin from doing any damage.
Alequin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alequin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan 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#
Alequin avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alequin misses the jab.
Alequin misses with an uppercut
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Alequin defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Alequin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Alequin shoots in.
Jordan slips a jab from Alequin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alequin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Alequin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Jordan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jordan moves out of range as Alequin strikes.
Alequin throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alequin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Alequin defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alequin.
Alequin misses with a right hand
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Alequin defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan jabs Alequin right on the nose. Alequin blinks but takes it well.
Hal Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a hook but Alequin blocks it.
Jordan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jordan misses with a hook. Alequin ducked under it nicely.
Alequin misses with a hook.
Alequin walks into a straight right hand from Jordan.#T2#
A cross from Jordan lands.
Alequin throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alequin throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Jordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alequin in his tracks.
Alequin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jordan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alequin.
Alequin looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alequin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eric Alequin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alequin misses with a hook
and Jordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan scores with a nice strike.
Jordan sizes up Alequin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alequin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordan is looking for the big counter here.
Jordan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3##TD#
Alequin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alequin lands in his opponent's guard.
Alequin looking to pass the guard.
Jordan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alequin wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
Alequin pushing down on Jordan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alequin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jordan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Alequin wants to work for an arm triangle but Jordan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Alequin wants to take a breather but Jordan is having none of it.
Alequin wants to pass the guard but Jordan is defending well.
Alequin is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Alequin seems to be working for a kimura but Jordan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alequin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jordan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alequin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordan scores with a nice strike.
Alequin fails with the takedown
and Jordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alequin.
Alequin misses with an uppercut
and Jordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan scores with a decent looking hook.
Alequin misses with a straight left.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alequin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Alequin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alequin looks for a takedown but Jordan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Alequin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alequin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.#TD#
Alequin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alequin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alequin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Alequin works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Alequin working for the choke.
Alequin controlling well, preventing Jordan from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Alequin 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, Jordan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Alequin tightening his grip on Jordan, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Alequin 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, Jordan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Jordan fending off the submission attempt from Alequin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Alequin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jordan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jordan for a finish.
Eric Alequin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jordan is in a bad position with Alequin working for a choke. Jordan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Alequin is trying to keep Jordan in close.
Alequin has a closed guard, preventing Jordan from standing up.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alequin is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alequin is trying to control the position but Jordan postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alequin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jordan defends it easily.
Jordan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hal Jordan just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Alequin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jordan's guard.#SUB#
Alequin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alequin throwing strikes but missing.
Alequin passes Jordan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jordan is defending against the submission attempts here by Alequin.
#SUB#
Alequin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Alequin is working for a kimura but Jordan is defending it quite comfortably.
Alequin trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alequin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jordan is just riding it out for now. Alequin eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alequin is looking to take a break and control but Jordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Alequin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alequin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Alequin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Alequin is looking for a kimura but Jordan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alequin to get the leverage. #T3#
Alequin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working. #SUB#
Alequin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordan defends it well. #SUB#
Alequin is trying to work for a kimura but Jordan is defending well.
Alequin trying to mount his opponent but Jordan defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.
Jordan cracks Alequin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alequin throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Alequin closes the distance and clinches up with Jordan, looking for a takedown. Alequin pushes Jordan against the cage but Jordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Alequin.
Alequin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Alequin throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan clobbers Alequin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alequin misses with a straight right.
Alequin misses with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Alequin had his way with Hal Jordan in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Alequin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alequin throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Alequin's head but Alequin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alequin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Jordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alequin.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alequin shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alequin throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alequin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordan's waist but Jordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alequin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Alequin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan lands with an uppercut that bounces Alequin off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Alequin misses with a looping left.
Jordan cracks Alequin with a good jab.
Hal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan cracks Alequin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Alequin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Alequin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan connects with a body shot that sends Alequin's belly button to the back.
Jordan with a jab.
Alequin throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Alequin throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alequin.#T2#
Jordan catches Alequin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alequin throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Alequin throws a right hand that misses
and Alequin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jordan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jordan cracks Alequin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Alequin moves away and avoids it.
Alequin throws a poor cross that misses
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan connects with a right hand. Alequin shakes it off.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Alequin walks into a stiff left hand from Jordan.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Alequin.
Despite the aggression on Jordan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alequin moves forwards but Jordan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jordan moves out of range as Alequin strikes.
Alequin throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Hal Jordan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Jordan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Alequin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jordan tries to sprawl out of it but Alequin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A big left from Alequin misses.
Jordan misses with a hook.
Alequin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jordan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alequin scrambles back to his feet.
Jordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Alequin's head but Alequin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordan lands with a cross.
Jordan throws a body punch but Alequin moves out of range. #TD#
Alequin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jordan quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alequin is trying to control. Jordan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eric Alequin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Alequin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Jordan!
Hal Jordan is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hal Jordan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IXF 30
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Turbano thuds a left hand into Alequin's body.#CL2#
Turbano clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alequin fails to land. #TD#
Alequin drags the fight down to the ground.
Turbano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alequin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turbano controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Alequin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Turbano is defending well. Alequin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Turbano has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alequin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Alequin!
Eric Alequin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IXF 24
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Eight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alequin.
Eight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Alequin.
We've been informed that Eight has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alequin misses with a left hand
and Eight counters with a straight right hand.
Alequin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eight avoids it really well and circles away.
Eight throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Alequin misses. #TD#
Alequin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alequin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alequin works to advance to full mount. Eight defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alequin mounts Eight! Really nice guard pass there!
Alequin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Alequin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Eight has his hands clasped together but Alequin breaks the hold and Eight is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Alequin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Alequin!
An out of breath Eric Alequin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IXF 22
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Alequin fails with the takedown.
Alequin takes one to the chin there.
Alequin misses with an uppercut. Requis saw that one coming.
Requis doesn't manage to clinch there - Alequin circles away.
#TD#
Requis gets caught napping as Alequin dives in and scores a takedown. Requis manages to retain guard.
Alequin wants to control from the top but Requis keeps moving.
Alequin prevents Requis from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alequin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alequin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alequin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Alequin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alequin won't allow Requis to get back to his feet.
Alequin wants to control from the top but Requis keeps moving.
Alequin pushing down on Requis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Requis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Requis taking some punishment here, with Alequin in his half guard.
Alequin moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Alequin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Requis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Alequin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Requis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Alequin lets go of the hold and Requis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Alequin!
After winning the bout, Eric Alequin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IXF 16
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Alequin misses with an uppercut. Nascimento saw that one coming.
Alequin tries to clinch there but Nascimento circles away.
Alequin swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Nascimento counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nascimento.
Nascimento blocks an uppercut.
Alequin throws a head punch that misses.
Nascimento throws a punch but it's blocked by Alequin. #TD2#
Nascimento has Alequin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nascimento pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alequin tumbling to the mat - Nascimento dives into Alequin's guard.
Nascimento 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. #SUB#
Alequin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nascimento drops back looking for a leg! Alequin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alequin manages to kick Nascimento off! Nascimento jumps back into Alequin's guard.
Nascimento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alequin is looking to regain half guard here but Nascimento keeps moving and retains side control.
Nascimento controlling from side mount.
Nascimento working away.
Alequin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nascimento is trying to get an arm triangle but Alequin is defending well.
Nascimento tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alequin's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nascimento takes a little break here. Alequin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#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.
Alequin tries to bench press Nascimento off him but Nascimento keeps the position.
Nascimento has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Alequin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alequin is working hard here to advance position.
Nascimento tries to control but Alequin wriggling away.
Nascimento looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alequin tries to hold on but Nascimento pushes him away. #SUB2#
Nascimento working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Alequin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Nascimento! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Romulo Nascimento!
Romulo Nascimento spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
IXF 11
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Alequin misses with a hook
and Bundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alequin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alequin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alequin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bundy connects with a nice looking jab.
Alequin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alequin throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alequin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bundy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bundy lands with an overhand left.
Bundy connects with a crisp jab.
Alequin misses with a straight right.
Alequin throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Alequin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy tries to counter by clinching up but Alequin breaks away and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alequin tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it.
Alequin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
A big right from Alequin misses.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but Alequin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alequin tries to clinch but Bundy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundy. Alequin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundy throws a hook to the side of Alequin's head but Alequin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alequin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alequin avoids the body shot from Bundy.
Bundy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alequin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy scores with a one two! Alequin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Bundy misses.
Bundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alequin ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.#T2#
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!
Bundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alequin on the side of the head.
Alequin darts in trying to clinch
and Bundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Alequin closes the distance and clinches.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy is leaning against Alequin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bundy.
Alequin takes a shot to the head.
Alequin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bundy smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bundy gets a clinch.
Bundy pushes Alequin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alequin misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Bundy lands a shoulder strike.
Bundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bundy. #ROC#
Alequin is rocked!
Nice body punch from Bundy - that landed with a thud.
Alequin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
Alequin looks winded!
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bundy.
Bundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alequin seems to have recovered his senses.
Bundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alequin backwards.
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bundy lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Bundy drops Alequin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Alequin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy throws a big uppercut that drops Alequin! More strikes from Bundy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alequin lies dazed against the cage as Bundy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Bundy!
Greg Bundy is the new middleweight champion!
Greg Bundy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IXF 7
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Oreiro throws a hook but Alequin avoids it easily.
Oreiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alequin throws a shot from downtown. Oreiro moves away and avoids it.
Oreiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alequin fails with the takedown
and Oreiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Oreiro.
Oreiro throws an overhand right that lands on Alequin's shoulder, as Alequin tries to avoid the shot.
Alequin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alequin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oreiro lands a nice shot that snaps Alequin's head back.
Alequin misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oreiro misses with an uppercut. Alequin saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Alequin.
Alequin has his takedown stuffed
letting Oreiro counter with a right hand.
Oreiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Alequin misses with an uppercut
and Oreiro counters with a two punch combo.
Oreiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alequin doesn't seem bothered though.
Oreiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alequin.
Alequin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oreiro.
Oreiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alequin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oreiro.
Alequin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oreiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Alequin is rocked!
The fighters circling - Oreiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oreiro misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Alequin counters with a shoot takedown. Oreiro fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oreiro is looking to stand back up but Alequin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Oreiro.
Oreiro wants to get back to his feet.
Alequin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alequin landing shots from mount. #T2##SUB#
Alequin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oreiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alequin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oreiro is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oreiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Alequin avoids the attempt from Oreiro to control.
Alequin tries to control but Oreiro wriggling away.
Oreiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Alequin breaks from Oreiro's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Fernando Oreiro has been cut.#SUB#
Alequin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Alequin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Alequin!
Eric Alequin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IXF 2
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Alequin misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Alequin slips the punch.
Weight throws the left hand but Alequin avoids the punch easily.
Weight slips under a jab.
Alequin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
Weight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weight missing with a left hand there. Alequin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alequin throws a poor cross that misses
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weight throws a right and a left that Alequin avoids nicely.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Alequin off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Alequin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alequin trying to control the position but Weight is working away. #SUB#
Alequin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alequin 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.#T1#
Weight is looking for a sweep.
Alequin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Weight tries to bench press Alequin off him but Alequin keeps the position.
Weight wants to control but Alequin postures up.
Weight is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alequin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Alequin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weight, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Alequin is working to tighten his grip on Weight's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Weight has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alequin is really squeezing tight and eventually Weight passes out! Alequin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eric Alequin!
Our winner, Eric Alequin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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