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Event:
CCC 83
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander lands with a nice body kick.
Machine tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machine on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexander scores with a nice body kick.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Machine takes one on the button.
Machine digs a good hook to Alexander's body.
Nice body kick there by Alexander.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Machine rushes Alexander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexander takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexander dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
A short right from Machine.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Machine misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Alexander tries to tie him up.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards. #T3#
Nice elbow from Machine.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Nice elbow from Machine.
A short uppercut from Machine.
Machine lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander slows down the pace here.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Machine misses with some punches.
Machine lands a left hand.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander just leaning against Machine, taking a breather.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Alexander stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machine. Machine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Machine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Machine.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Machine.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexis Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine 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 Machine can turn it around.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Alexander.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Machine misses with a body punch.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Machine working aggressively here.
#T3#
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Machine scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexander's brow. #T4#
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machine is keeping busy.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alexander works on Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Machine working aggressively here.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Machine tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander with a nice cross.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander lands a nice looking body shot.
Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Alexander throws a push kick but Machine slaps the foot to one side.
Alexander displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Machine misses the jab.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Machine's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Machine moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander lands with a right to the head. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander cracks Machine with a nice body shot.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Alexander.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Machine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Machine misses with a body punch.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Alexander digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Alexander is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexander digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Machine.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
A short right from Machine.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CCC 73
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jankovic checks a leg kick.
Alexander throws a hook but Jankovic avoids it easily.
Jankovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander jabs Jankovic right on the nose. Jankovic blinks but takes it well.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jankovic throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jankovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Jankovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
Jankovic moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
Alexander clobbers Jankovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jankovic wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jankovic. Jankovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
Jankovic walks into a straight right hand from Alexander.
Jankovic blocks a jab.#T1#
Alexander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexander scores with a push kick.
Alexander tries to land a leg kick but Jankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jankovic avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
Jankovic slips under a jab.
Jankovic thinks about the counter body kick.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Jankovic checks a leg kick.
Jankovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
Jankovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Jankovic pushes him off.
Jankovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Jankovic slips under a jab from Alexander.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
#CL#
Alexander gets a clinch.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander is looking to control Jankovic's arms but Jankovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jankovic.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Jankovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander is breathing heavily.#T3#
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankovic 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.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Jankovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jankovic is keeping busy.
Alexander looking to stall.
Jankovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T4#
Jankovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
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!
Jankovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexander in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jankovic 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.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alexander throws a right and a left that Jankovic avoids nicely.
Jankovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jankovic throws a fast counter high kick but Alexander manages to duck under it in time.
Alexander is looking to slow Jankovic down with leg kicks.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Jankovic loads up on a big left hand.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander misses with a hook. Jankovic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Jankovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jankovic in his tracks.
Alexander misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jankovic avoids a kick to the body.
Jankovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexander is wise to it.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a right hand that sends Alexander tumbling to the canvas! Can Jankovic finish him? He dives into Alexander's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
Jankovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankovic throwing strikes but missing.
Jankovic cracks Alexander with a solid left hand.
Jankovic trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Jankovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jankovic throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankovic pulls Alexander in to control the position.
Jankovic punching from the bottom.
Jankovic controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Jankovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jankovic trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Jankovic has control of Alexander's left arm, preventing Alexander from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jankovic working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Jankovic.
Alexander throws the left hand but Jankovic avoids the punch easily.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander catches Jankovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jankovic under the eye.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Jankovic.
Alexander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander backing away here, and Jankovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Jankovic throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Jankovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jankovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
Jankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Jankovic moves away and avoids it.
Jankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Alexander down! Jankovic is looking to finish but Alexander is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic cracks Alexander with a solid left hand.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jankovic postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Alexander covers up, he's hurt! Jankovic keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jankovic and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jankovic can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic!
A very excited looking Ivan Jankovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CCC 62 : Dienekes vs Alexander
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dienekes slips a jab from Alexander.
Dienekes slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dienekes trying to mount his opponent but Alexander defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dienekes lands a nice short elbow.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dienekes scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Dienekes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is looking to get back to full guard here but Dienekes has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Dienekes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexander defending against the ground and pound.
Alexander prevents Dienekes from improving position.
Dienekes scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dienekes lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Dienekes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alexander is not content to let Dienekes control the position. #SUB#
Dienekes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dienekes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Dienekes is trying to move to mount but Alexander reverses beautifully and ends up in Dienekes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dienekes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Alexander won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dienekes has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
Alexander postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Dienekes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dienekes lands an elbow.
Dienekes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alexander works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but Alexander defending well.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dienekes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes winds up and cracks Alexander with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dienekes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working. #T3#
Dienekes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dienekes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexander is looking to escape. #SUB#
Dienekes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alexander is now in Dienekes's guard. A big mistake from Dienekes there, giving up the dominant position!
Dienekes is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Dienekes wants to hit a sweep here but Alexander passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dienekes there! #T4#
Alexander avoids the attempt from Dienekes to control.
Dienekes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dienekes is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dienekes moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dienekes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dienekes was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Dienekes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dienekes manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dienekes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dienekes is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.#T1#
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander is concentrating on defense, preventing Dienekes from advancing position.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dienekes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alexander reverses the position - he's now on top in Dienekes's guard.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Alexander has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dienekes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alexander is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dienekes pulls down on the head and he's put Alexander to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
CCC 50 : Al Dariush vs Winston
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Martinez moves out of range as Alexander throws a body kick.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
A jab from Alexander misses.
A little jabbing left from Martinez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Martinez slips a jab from Alexander.
Martinez throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Martinez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Alexander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Martinez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Martinez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander jabs Martinez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martinez 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.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Martinez.
Martinez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexander!
Martinez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick there by Alexander.
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Alexander slips a jab from Martinez.
Alexander throws a quick counter kick to the body but Martinez avoids it.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Alexander dips to his left and cracks Martinez with an uppercut!
Alexander throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
#T3#
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Alexander improves position.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexander's brow.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Alexander.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexander avoids it.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinez looks winded!
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Martinez is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexander gets an underhook and turns Martinez into the cage.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez takes one on the button.
Martinez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Alexander moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Alexander scores with a spinning back kick!
Alexander throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Martinez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinez! But no joy.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Alexander tries to land a body kick
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Martinez darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexander's brow.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Martinez has clasped his hands together around Alexander's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Martinez trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Martinez scores with punches from side control.
Martinez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexander is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Martinez working the body and head with strikes.
Martinez trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Martinez in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Alexander is looking for a sweep.
Alexander is being controlled here.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Martinez trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Martinez there.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martinez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Alexander lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Alexander clobbers Martinez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alexander scores with a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander drops Martinez with a naaaaasty hook - Martinez is in real trouble here! Alexander dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
A very excited looking Marcus Alexander made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt.
Soares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soares counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soares.
Soares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Soares's belly button to the back.
Soares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Soares.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.#T1#
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Soares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Soares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alexander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
Soares postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexander with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares takes one on the button.#T3#
Alexander scores with a one two! Soares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander leaves Soares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Soares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soares doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Soares fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soares misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Soares finds it's way through Alexander's defenses.
Soares defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Soares fails with the takedown.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alexander tests Soares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares works the jab nicely.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Soares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Alexander with a nice cross.
Soares swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander is looking to slow Soares down with leg kicks.
Soares scores with a jab to the body.
Soares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Alexander connects with the punch.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Soares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Soares throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Soares seems unphased.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soares under the eye.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares shoots in and drives through. Alexander sprawls well.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander stuffs the takedown attempt from Soares. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.
Soares throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Soares scores with a three punch combo!
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Soares swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Soares goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
Soares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Soares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.
Soares shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Soares looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Soares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Soares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soares content to stall in guard here.
Soares works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbervan Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Alexander's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Soares dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
A little jabbing left from Soares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Alexander lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander lands with a straight right. Soares didn't see that one coming.
Soares shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexander swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Soares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soares digs a good hook to Alexander's body.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Soares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soares swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Soares throws a shot to the body.
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares misses with the combination.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range. #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!
Soares tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Soares scores with a hook to the body. Alexander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soares defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Soares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soares or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexander, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Soares shoots in.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.#T3#
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Soares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soares walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexander thuds a left hand into Soares's body.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Soares.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Soares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Soares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Soares stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander has Soares pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Marcus 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
Our winner, Marcus Alexander, 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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Event:
CCC 30 : Soares vs Jankovic
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Spence .
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexander misses with a hook. Spence ducked under it nicely.
Spence misses with a straight left.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexander takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Spence 's knee but Spence avoids it well.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Spence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Alexander throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Spence lands an overhand right.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Spence saw that one coming.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spence jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spence looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Alexander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Spence ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Spence 's shoulder, as Spence tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander with a nice cross.
Spence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Alexander coming out on top.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander cracks Spence with an open hand slap.#T3#
Spence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spence checks the leg kick.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Spence avoids them all with ease.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spence defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Spence .
Spence slips under a jab from Alexander.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander lands an overhand right.#T4#
A shot to the body from Alexander misses
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Spence defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence .
Alexander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spence .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander throws a body kick that misses
letting Spence counter with a right hand.
Spence staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Alexander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spence .
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Spence 's knee but Spence avoids it well.
Spence throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Spence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Spence 's head.
Spence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Spence 's head.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a combination that misses
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spence lands an overhand right.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander looks to throw a body kick
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Spence moved out of range.
Alexander walks into a straight right hand from Spence .
Spence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander throws a right hand that Spence ducks under and follows up with a left that Spence also avoids with ease.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spence throws out the jab.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spence can do to turn this around?
Spence thuds a left hand into Alexander's body.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
Spence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Spence 's knee but Spence avoids it well. #T3#
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
Spence walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander walks into a straight right hand from Spence .
A big right from Alexander misses.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Spence misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Spence ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Spence .
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Spence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spence slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Spence avoids it.
Nice shot by Spence .
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Spence might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alexander has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Alexander misses.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spence checks a low kick from Alexander.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Spence throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Alexander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range. #T1#
Alexander lands a jab to Spence 's midsection.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence slips a jab from Alexander.
Spence works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Spence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander scores with a jab.
Spence misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Spence takes one on the button.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Spence avoids it.
Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Alexander punishes Spence 's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Alexander.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spence .
Alexander feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alexander lunges at Spence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spence 's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Spence ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Spence 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spence defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Spence misses the target.
Alexander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Spence swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spence scores with a jab.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Spence counters with a right hand to the body.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Spence .
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Spence counters with a series of strikes. Alexander will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Spence misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Spence moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Spence 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spence .
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
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 Marcus Alexander.
Well Alexander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alan Spence !
An out of breath Alan Spence 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:
DMMA 297 Walton vs Temidare
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Pervitin misses with a looping left.
Pervitin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexander as he avoids it easily.
Pervitin tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Pervitin misses. #CL#
Pervitin closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Pervitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pervitin.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Pervitin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Pervitin misses with the head strike.
A short right from Pervitin.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Pervitin working aggressively here.
#T1#
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander tries a body shot but Pervitin blocks it.
#BC#
Pervitin breaks from the clinch.
Pervitin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pervitin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Pervitin.
Pervitin looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pervitin thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Pervitin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pervitin cracks Alexander with a good jab.
Pervitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Pervitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pervitin feinted with a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Alexander. #T2#
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Pervitin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Pervitin misses
and Alexander counters with a left and a right that stings Pervitin.
Pervitin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pervitin. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pervitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pervitin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexander just manages to avoid it.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pervitin moves away.
Pervitin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pervitin slips a straight right by Alexander.
Pervitin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Pervitin slips a straight right by Alexander.
Pervitin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pervitin can pounce on him.
#TD#
Alexander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pervitin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pervitin throws a big right hand that misses.
Pervitin throws a big elbow that misses.
Pervitin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Pervitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Alexander looking to control.
#T4#
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Pervitin postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Pervitin 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.
Pervitin with a nice head shot there.
Pervitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexander is trying to keep Pervitin in close.
Pervitin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pervitin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pervitin darts in looking for a takedown but Alexander gets double underhooks and turns Pervitin into the cage.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pervitin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pervitin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pervitin wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pervitin.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Pervitin's head.
Marcus Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Pervitin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Pervitin's head.
A short right from Alexander.
Pervitin tries to pull guard but Alexander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pervitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Pervitin.
Pervitin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pervitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Pervitin throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pervitin backwards.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander is working Pervitin over against the cage.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Pervitin.
Pervitin blocking some punches.
Pervitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander cracks Pervitin with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Pervitin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexander walks away with a smile on his face. Pervitin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander is looking to slow Pervitin down with leg kicks.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Pervitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pervitin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pervitin.#T2#
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick lands for Pervitin.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Pervitin throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Pervitin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pervitin throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Pervitin lands with a slapping head kick.
Pervitin throws a head kick that misses.
Pervitin slips under a jab.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pervitin to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander checks a low kick from Pervitin.
Pervitin misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Pervitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Pervitin misses
and Alexander counters with a left to the body.
Pervitin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexander is out of range and Pervitin settles back down.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pervitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pervitin darts in trying to clinch
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Pervitin throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alexander throws a push kick but Pervitin slaps the foot to one side.
Mr Pervitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pervitin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pervitin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pervitin tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Pervitin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pervitin is looking to score with low kicks.#T4##CL#
Pervitin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pervitin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pervitin goes for a takedown attempt but Alexander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2#
Alexander lands a left and a right that send Pervitin crashing to the mat, dazed. Alexander thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Mr Pervitin has been cut.
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!
Pervitin slips a straight right by Alexander.
Pervitin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pervitin lands a slapping body shot.
Pervitin swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Pervitin throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pervitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Pervitin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pervitin lands a right hook to the body.
Mr Pervitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Pervitin misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pervitin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pervitin wants to land a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Pervitin closes the distance but Alexander moves to the side
and Alexander counters with a nice body shot.
Pervitin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pervitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pervitin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexander thuds his right hand into Pervitin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lands a jab to Pervitin's midsection.
Pervitin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Pervitin saw that one coming.
Pervitin feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexander!
Alexander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Pervitin's head.
Alexander throws a body punch but Pervitin moves out of range.
Pervitin doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alexander.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pervitin. That did some damage!
Alexander scores with a body shot.
Alexander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pervitin's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Pervitin misses
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Pervitin lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Pervitin misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Alexander blocks the body kick.
As Pervitin backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Pervitin manages to avoid it all.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pervitin looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#Pervitin is rocked!
Pervitin lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.
Pervitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Pervitin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pervitin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexander eats them both and turns towards Pervitin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pervitin seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Alexander lands with a right hand. #T3#
Pervitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pervitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pervitin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexander counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Alexander.
Crack! Alexander connects with the perfect overhand right and Pervitin falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Alexander!
Our winner, Marcus Alexander, 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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Event:
DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Kostov counters by clinching up.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #T1#
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov 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 Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Alexander tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Alexander.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T3#
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Kostov slows down the pace here.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #BC2#
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Alexander misses the jab.#T4#
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Kostov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Alexander down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Alexander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostov misses with a left hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kostov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Kostov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov works the jab nicely.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
#T3#
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Kostov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
A short right from Kostov.
Kostov dips a shoulder and cracks Alexander with a mighty uppercut! Alexander falls back against the cage and Kostov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Alexander is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kostov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
After winning the bout, Pavel Kostov 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:
DMMA 271 Martin vs McKane
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Nickel lands a jab.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Alexander cracks Nickel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickel wants to slow Alexander down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexander throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Nickel is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexander checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Nickel lands with a cross.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel 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.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Alexander seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Nickel throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
Alexander throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Alexander.
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Nickel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T3#
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel lands an uppercut.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nickel stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Alexander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nickel misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Alexander misses with a leg kick.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel jabs at Alexander's body.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nickel. #T1#
Nickel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexander scrambles back to his feet.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander throws a right hand that Nickel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickel also avoids with ease.
Alexander takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.#T2#
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nickel 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.
Nickel with a hook.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Nickel moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Nickel catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Nickel.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Nickel.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Nickel.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander walks into a left hand.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Alexander scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickel cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Nickel blocks the body kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Nickel slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexander.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
#T1#
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nickel.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Nickel swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander misses with a combination
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Alexander checks a low kick from Nickel.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Nickel tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alexander in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nickel jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Alexander misses the jab.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel with a hook.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 264 Thorn vs Kuomanen
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Alexander coming out on top.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Lancaster lands but Alexander takes it in his stride.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.#T1#
A jab from Alexander misses.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alexander lands a head shot.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Alexander coming out on top.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Alexander cracks Lancaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander walks into a left hand.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lancaster's knee momentarily.
Alexander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
A big left from Lancaster misses. #T3#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Alexander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lancaster. That's going to slow Alexander down.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lancaster moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Alexander catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Alexander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander lands with a good body shot.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexander on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Lancaster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lancaster throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD2#
Lancaster lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Lancaster takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lancaster might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alexander has got the better of the exchanges.
Alexander 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.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lancaster misses the body punch
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster throws a lazy head kick
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Lancaster 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.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alexander throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Alexander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Lancaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster lands with a right hand. #T3#
Lancaster looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
Lancaster throws a head kick that half lands.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander scores with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Alexander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Alexander's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
Alexander connects with a leg kick.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Alexander lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
Alexander slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexander throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Alexander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Lancaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Alexander.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
Lancaster is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a good low kick that Lancaster was not able to check.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alexander connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Alexander tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster throws a lazy head kick
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancaster under the eye.
Lancaster misses with a double jab
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lancaster needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexander jabs Lancaster right on the nose. Lancaster blinks but takes it well.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alexander slips a jab from Lancaster.
A leg kick checked by Alexander.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexander misses its target.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Lancaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range. #T4#
Alexander avoids the head kick by Lancaster.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Alexander finds it's target.
Lancaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander tried to counter with a leg kick but Lancaster avoided it.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander jabs at Lancaster's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
After winning the bout, Marcus Alexander 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:
DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Distefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Distefano staying out of range there.
Distefano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Distefano counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Distefano! Alexander dives in looking to finish! Distefano is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Outback thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alexander.
Outback moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Outback misses.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Alexander has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Outback misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Outback checks it well.
Alexander connects with a leg kick.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Outback lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Good work by Outback as he checks the leg kick.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
As Alexander backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Outback has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Outback checks a leg kick.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Alexander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Outback looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
Good work by Outback as he checks the leg kick.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Outback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Outback defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander feints and then cracks Outback's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Outback down.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander misses with a leg kick
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Outback's front leg but catches the back leg as Outback tries to avoid it.
Outback slips a straight right by Alexander.#T4#
Outback slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Alexander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Outback doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexander with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Outback misses the jab.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexander throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Outback takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback misses with a body kick.
Alexander cracks Outback with an open hand slap.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Outback misses with a hook.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Alexander tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Outback.#T1#
Outback connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Outback down.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alexander lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Outback misses.
Outback throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Outback defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Outback.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Outback misses with a leg kick
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexander slips under a jab from Outback.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Alexander.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander connects with a leg kick.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Outback.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Outback counters with an outside leg kick.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Outback throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Outback avoids it.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander 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#
A low kick from Alexander misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Alexander, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Outback off balance momentarily.
Alexander works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander lands the left hand.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback throws a big counter combination but Alexander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Outback might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alexander tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
Alexander moves out of range as Outback throws a body kick.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Outback throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Outback blocks a jab.#T2#
Outback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Alexander.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Alexander misses.
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Outback misses with a straight left. #T3#
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Outback swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Outback throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Alexander.
Alexander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Outback lands with a right hand. #T4#
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Outback off balance momentarily.
Outback throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander cracks Outback with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Outback!
Alexander misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Alexander.
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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexander defends it nicely.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menezes. Menezes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Menezes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Menezes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Menezes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menezes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Menezes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alexander's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes looking to sit in guard and control but Alexander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Menezes working for a triangle but Alexander defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Alexander pushes his legs off easily.
Menezes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
Alexander passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Menezes has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alexander. Oh but Menezes has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alexander goes limp - he's gone! Menezes jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes! |
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Event:
DMMA 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Roos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Roos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alexander has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Roos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roos blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Roos throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Roos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a hook. Roos ducked under it nicely.
Roos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Alexander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Cooper Roos has been cut.
Roos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Roos to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Roos lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Roos takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Alexander is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Roos finish him?
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Roos counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cooper Roos!
Cooper Roos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 220 Narushima vs Barboza
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Luciano moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Alexander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Alexander throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Luciano counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander is not content to let Luciano control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alexander is not content to let Luciano control the position.
Luciano looking to control but instead Alexander has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Luciano is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Luciano is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luciano trying to control from half guard but Alexander is working away. #SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexander defends it well.
Luciano is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander trying to control here.
#T3#
Luciano wants to free his trapped foot but Alexander is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexander trying to control but Luciano postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Luciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Alexander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Alexander settles back down.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Alexander moves his leg out of the way.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Luciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.
Luciano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luciano blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexander checks it well.
Alexander motions for Luciano to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander sets himself, and Luciano steps forward looking for the clinch! Alexander avoids it this time.
Alexander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Alexander throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Alexander 's knee.
Nice shot by Alexander.
A lazy body kick from Luciano
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Luciano checks it.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Alexander moves away from the strike by Luciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Alexander is looking to slow Luciano down with leg kicks.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexander throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range. #T3#
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Alexander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Alexander dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for Luciano on that attempt.
Alexander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alexander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexander slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Luciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Good exchange - Alexander coming out on top.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Jab by Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.#T1#
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Luciano takes one to the chin there.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexander on the side of the head.
Luciano takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Alexander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Alexander scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Alexander jumps back.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luciano misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Luciano moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander checks the leg kick.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luciano has time to react.
Alexander throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexander, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Alexander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander scores with a nice right hand.
Alexander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Alexander. Beautiful body shot.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Luciano misses with a body punch
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexander wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Menezes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Menezes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Menezes cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.#TD2#
Alexander gets caught napping as Menezes dives in and scores a takedown. Alexander manages to retain guard.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alexander managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully. #T1#
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Menezes pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexander defends it well.
Menezes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Menezes throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menezes to get the leverage.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menezes to get the leverage.
Menezes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexander preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Menezes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexander sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Menezes is looking to pass Alexander's guard but actually Alexander recovers to full guard.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Menezes moved out of range.
Menezes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menezes catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Menezes throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Menezes misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Alexander counter with a right hand. #T4#
Menezes connects with the punch.
Menezes swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Menezes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Menezes misses with a looping right.
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander slips a jab from Menezes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menezes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menezes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Menezes's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menezes tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Menezes misses with a jab to the body
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menezes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Menezes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Menezes tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menezes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Menezes throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Menezes.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes with the counter takedown but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alexander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Menezes there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander defending well as Menezes loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Menezes scores with a hook.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menezes jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menezes. That did some damage!
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexander's hands.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menezes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Menezes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menezes. #T3#
Menezes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alexander avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menezes misses with a body shot
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Menezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Menezes shoots in and drives through. Alexander sprawls well.#T4##TD2#
Menezes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menezes is in Alexander's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes content to stall in guard here.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menezes is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Menezes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Menezes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Menezes.
No luck for Menezes with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Alexander finds it's way through Menezes's defenses.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Menezes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Menezes shoots in.
And Alexander counters with a quick kick to the body but Menezes blocks it.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.#T1#
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Alexander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander tries to bum rush Menezes with a series of wild strikes but Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Menezes with the counter takedown but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Menezes scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
A slow jab from Menezes misses its intended target.
Menezes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
#T2#
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Menezes moves away and avoids it.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Menezes works the jab nicely.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menezes.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexander's hands.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menezes wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Alexander.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexander in his tracks.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Menezes does it's job there.
Menezes connects with the punch.#T3#
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menezes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
Menezes swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Nice shot by Menezes.
Alexander slips under a jab from Menezes.
Menezes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander defending well as Menezes loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Menezes.
Menezes cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexander swivels and escapes.
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Menezes seems unphased.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Menezes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Menezes saw that one coming.#T4#
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menezes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menezes, as that shot connected.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menezes moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander tries to bum rush Menezes with a series of wild strikes but Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander defending well as Menezes loads up on a big left hand.
Menezes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menezes lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Menezes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menezes 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes! |
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Event:
DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Alexander down.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Kostov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostov finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Kostov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Kostov throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexander scores with a jab. Kostov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander lands an overhand right.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kostov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
And Alexander counters with a quick kick to the body but Kostov blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Alexander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Kostov taking a breather.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov looking to stall.
Kostov wants to stall.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alexander moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Alexander slips a jab from Kostov.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Kostov lands.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kostov avoids it.#T1#
That kick from Kostov tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostov wants to clinch.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Alexander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexander in his tracks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Alexander presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Kostov 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 Kostov can turn it around.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kostov tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Marcus Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
#T3#
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov is trying to stall.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Kostov's ribs.
Kostov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Alexander ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostov lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.#T1#
Kostov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
As Kostov tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Kostov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Kostov wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kostov defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Kostov with a nice cross.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostov misses with a low kick as Alexander jumps back.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a leg kick
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Kostov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Kostov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Alexander throws a lazy body kick
and Kostov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov jabs at Alexander's body.
Kostov throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Kostov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 187 Harakka vs Don 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nakamura takes a step back to recover.
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander connects with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexander.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander slips a straight right by Nakamura.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Alexander's knee but Alexander avoids it well. #T1#
Alexander defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Alexander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Alexander moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura cracks Alexander with a good jab.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander ducks right into an uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexander eats them both and turns towards Nakamura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexander.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Alexander there.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Nakamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alexander tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Alexander blocks the low kick.#T4#
Alexander moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Alexander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexander down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakamura jabs at Alexander's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Alexander throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Alexander.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander connects with a jab.
Alexander scores with a nice body kick.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexander with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Alexander moved away.
Nakamura throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.#T1#
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamura seems unphased.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Nakamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
#T2#
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakamura checks it well.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakamura flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
Alexander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Alexander slips under a jab from Nakamura.#T3#
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Nakamura.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakamura is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Nakamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
As Nakamura backs away, Alexander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Alexander finds it's target.
Alexander cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Nakamura moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Nakamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexander is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Alexander moves his leg out of the way.
Nakamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakamura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakamura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alexanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
and Alexander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Alexander.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexander on the side of the head. #T1#
Nakamura motions for Alexander to come forward. Nakamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Alexander as he checks the leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Alexander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Alexander checks a low kick from Nakamura.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Alexander's leg but Alexander calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alexander cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Alexander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexander throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Nakamura.#T3#
Alexander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander throws a solid leg kick but Nakamura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexander.
It seemed like Nakamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Alexander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura tries a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Alexander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexander checks it well.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakamura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Alexander.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
A victorious Marcus Alexander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Graves drops back down to his feet.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander throws a counter high kick but Graves was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Alexander. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graves slips a straight right by Alexander.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Alexander moves out of range of the leg kick from Graves.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves tries to land a front kick but Alexander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Graves misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Graves. #TD2#
Graves looking to score a takedown here. Alexander is defending well but Graves drives through and ends up in Alexander's guard.
Alexander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves postures up.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alexander's guard.
Graves trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom. #T4#
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
Graves thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Graves seems content to control.
Alexander tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Graves is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Graves has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to clinch but Alexander moves away
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a body kick.#T1#
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Graves misses with a body kick.#T2##CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graves lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Graves shoots in for a double leg but Alexander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexander. Graves shrugs it off though.
Terrance Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves tries to clinch up.#T4#
Alexander works over Graves's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a lazy head kick
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander with a nice calf kick.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Graves.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Graves lands a nice hook to Alexander's body. Alexander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves misses with a leg kick
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Graves drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrance Graves.#T2#
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Graves 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.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Graves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Graves throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Alexander stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Graves follows into mount!
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Graves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alexander tries to hold on but Graves postures up.
Graves controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Graves 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.
Alexander is desperately trying to improve his position but Graves has a good base and remains in mount.
Graves controlling the position easily from mount.
Graves looking to control but Alexander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Terrance Graves!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Terrance Graves!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Terrance Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 168 Hightower vs Tyler
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garcia duly obliges.
Nice cross by Alexander.#CUT#It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Garcia cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexander scores with a shot to the body.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia motions for Alexander to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Alexander settles back down.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Alexander checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.#T1#
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Alexander appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexander. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexander throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander. #T2#
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Alexander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Alexander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Alexander down.
Alexander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Garcia blocks the body kick.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Alexander.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Alexander blocks the low kick.#T4#
Alexander dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Alexander avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexander throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garcia just manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexander's sensitive parts.
Garcia misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia is looking to slow Alexander down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
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 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Garcia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexander throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia moves out of range as Alexander throws a body kick.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
#T1#
Alexander moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Alexander is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Jab by Garcia.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Garcia punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander lands a two punch combo.
Alexander checks a low kick from Garcia.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Garcia cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alexander might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Segundo Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
#T3#
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Jab by Garcia.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Alexander checks it.
Garcia throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.#T4#
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexander's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Garcia is looking to slow Alexander down with leg kicks.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.#KD#
Alexander drops Garcia with a beautiful combination! Garcia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alexander is looking for the KO!#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Garcia motions for Alexander to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily. Alexander doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Garcia staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Garcia doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Alexander!
Our winner, Marcus Alexander, 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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Event:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 1
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
About Don moves out of range of the strikes.
About Don fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
About Don misses with a straight right.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Get Wet About Don seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
About Don lands the left hand.
About Don misses the jab.#TD2#
About Don gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexander is not content to let About Don control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
About Don throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
About Don is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
About Don is trying to control. Alexander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
About Don wants to pass the guard but Alexander is defending well.
About Don stops Alexander from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with About Don in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
About Don feints a jab promting Alexander to slip. About Don then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2##TD2#
About Don closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
About Don is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander is not content to let About Don control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
About Don is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Alexander is not content to let About Don control the position.
About Don throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alexander is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexander is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
About Don is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there. #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.
About Don trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Alexander stops About Don from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
About Don is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Get Wet About Don dominated that round.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander slips a jab from About Don.
About Don on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
About Don lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for About Don.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from About Don.
About Don slips under a jab.
About Don throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by About Don!
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
About Don looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander thinks about countering with a head kick.
About Don has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as About Don throws out the jab.
Alexander takes a jab right on the kisser.
About Don lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
About Don tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
About Don misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
About Don connects with a nice looking jab.
About Don connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and About Don counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
About Don fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but About Don manages to avoid it.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by About Don.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
About Don lands a right hook to the body.
About Don is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
A big left from Alexander misses.
About Don let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander defending well as About Don loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and About Don counters with a straight right hand.
About Don might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Alexander does no damage.
About Don takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. About Don was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##TD2#
About Don closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexander quickly recovers to half guard.
About Don content to control rather than advance.
About Don looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
About Don wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it.
About Don is figuring out what he wants to do next.
About Don trying to control from half guard but Alexander is working away. #T4##SUB2#
About Don is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time About Don. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from About Don on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
About Don ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
About Don throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
About Don works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but About Don ducks down to avoid it.
About Don throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Get Wet About Don 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#
About Don misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
About Don closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alexander circles away.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but About Don manages to avoid it.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by About Don.
A slow jab from About Don misses its intended target.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from About Don.
Alexander appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
About Don ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.#TD2#
About Don shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. About Don showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
About Don wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Get Wet About Don has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
About Don is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
About Don wants to pass the guard but Alexander is defending well.
About Don throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
About Don throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely.
About Don is pressing down on Alexander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexander is holding on for now. #SUB#
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Alexander is not content to let About Don control the position.
About Don is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Get Wet About Don is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
About Don not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
About Don stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by About Don.
About Don scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexander in his tracks.
About Don swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Alexander throws the left hand but About Don avoids the punch easily.
About Don scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from About Don.
A head kick by Alexander misses
and About Don counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Donk. About Don catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
About Don has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
About Don scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexander misses with a hook. About Don ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
About Don slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from About Don is defended easily by Alexander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Get Wet About Don comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well About Don 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Get Wet About Don!
Get Wet About Don made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am GWad, don of dons.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Badges misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
A big right from Badges misses.
Alexander feints a counter leg kick.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Badges saw that one coming.
Badges was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Badges misses the target.
Badges is looking to clinch.
Badges misses the shot to the body.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Badges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badges looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Badges tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Badges throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Badges blocks it well.
A cross from Badges lands.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Badges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Badges instigates a clinch.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Badges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Badges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander keeps Badges at a distance using the push kick.
Badges looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Badges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Badges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badges tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Badges moved out of range.
A lazy body kick from Alexander
and Badges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Badges looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Badges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Badges.#T3#
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
letting Badges counter with a right hand.
Badges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander cracks Badges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Badges.
Badges wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Badges moves out of range as Alexander throws a body kick.
As Alexander tries to get set, Badges tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexander manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Badges misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badges misses with a straight left.
Badges wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badges looks to clinch
and Alexander counters with a huge left! Badges is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alexander isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Badges from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hall throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hall's head.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Alexander misses.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a low kick, right behind Hall 's knee.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alexander.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
Hall throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Hall wants to clinch.
As Hall looks to move away, Alexander throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alexander tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexander as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexander sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall tries to clinch up
and Alexander counters with a body kick that stops Hall in his tracks momentarily.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hall misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexander's waist but Alexander gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlexander.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
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#
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall misses with a looping right.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall tries to move into range but Alexander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Hall takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Alexander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Hall rushes Alexander and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
Alexander is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
That kick from Alexander tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hall tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall jabs at Alexander's body.
Hall looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well. #T4#
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Alexander scores with a jab.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexander defends it well.
Hall tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
As Hall backs away, Alexander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#That has opened up Ralph Hall's cut even more.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander slips a straight right by Hall.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Hall takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ralph Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander scores with a punch to the head.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander misses with a straight left. #T1#
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Hall.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
#T2#
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
#BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Hall wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall jabs at Alexander's body.
Hall takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Alexander is looking for a counter combo.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Hall instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.#T4#
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.#CL2#
Hall has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander lands a high kick!
#ROC#Hall is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hall tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph Hall.
I think Hall 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ralph Hall!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights XI
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harakka. That did some damage!
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Harakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harakka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Harakka slips the punch.
Harakka misses with a straight left.
As Harakka backs away, Alexander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harakka scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Alexander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a hook but Harakka blocks it.
Alexander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harakka is able to avoid easily.
Harakka throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Harakka manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harakka.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harakka checks it well.
Harakka tries to score with a low kick but Alexander moves his leg out of the way.
Harakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Harakka.
Alexander appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harakka lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Harakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Harakka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Alexander cracks Harakka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander cracks Harakka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harakka.
Harakka checks the leg kick.
Harakka throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harakka. Harakka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Harakka is out of range.
Harakka throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Harakka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander lands a body shot.
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!
Harakka throws a leg kick but Alexander moved away.
Harakka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harakka checks it well.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
Harakka misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Harakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harakka throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harakka under the eye.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Harakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Harakka. #T3#
Alexander motions for Harakka to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harakka throws a good cross that connects.
Harakka throws a low kick, looking for Alexander's leg but Alexander calmly moves out of range.
Harakka throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harakka lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Harakka.
Alexander with a jab.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Harakka's ribs.
Harakka throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harakka clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Harakka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Harakka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Harakka counters with a huge left! Alexander is in big trouble! He's backing up but Harakka isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Alexander from any more damage. A dominating finish by Harakka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Harakka!
A victorious Gustav Harakka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 175
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Karter motions for Alexander to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karter avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Karter checks a leg kick.
Alexander cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter checks a low kick from Alexander.
Karter misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Karter throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander connects with a jab.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Alexander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Karter blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Alexander finds it's way through Karter's defenses.
Alexander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
Alexander connects with the punch.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a push kick but Alexander slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Alexander.#T3#
Karter blocks the body kick.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexander thumps Karter with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Karter throws the kick towards the body but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander keeps Karter at a distance using the push kick.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Alexander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Karter checks it.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Karter slams his shin into Alexander's torso.#T4#
Karter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexander just manages to avoid it.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander catches Karter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Alexander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Karter shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Karter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter misses with a low kick.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick lands for Karter.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Alexander.
Alexander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Karter.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Karter.
#T3#
Alexander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karter. Karter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexander stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karter walks into a jab.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Alexander throws a leg kick #TD#
and Karter counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
Karter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter throws an elbow that misses. Alexander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karter's guard. Nice move by Alexander!#REVB##T4#
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.
Karter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alexander is now in half guard.
Karter is looking to get back to full guard here but Alexander has managed to pass to side control instead.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexander wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Karter shoots in but no luck this time.
Karter moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Karter throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
Alexander slips a jab from Karter.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Alexander moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Karter scores with a head kick. Alexander tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexander with a jab.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karter. That did some damage!
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter lands a nice looking body kick.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Red Jesus Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jab from Alexander.
A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick.
Karter takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Karter down.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander flicks out a counter leg kick but Karter steps away.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Alexander misses the jab.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Good work by Alexander as he checks the leg kick.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander thumps Karter with a low kick.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Alexander moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Alexander let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander lands a jab.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karter lands a body shot.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Karter's leg but Karter calmly moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Alexander.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Red Jesus Karter spoke after the fight, saying 'Go fuck yourselves '. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Khrapov Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander. Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander cracks Khrapov Jr with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Khrapov Jr misses its intended target.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Khrapov Jr.#CL2#
Khrapov Jr tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khrapov Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Khrapov Jr misses the target.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a hook but Khrapov Jr blocks it.#T1#
Khrapov Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Khrapov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khrapov Jr scores with a hook.
Alexander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khrapov Jr lands with a hook. Alexander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khrapov Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Khrapov Jr.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Khrapov Jr tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Khrapov Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Khrapov Jr is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Khrapov Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Khrapov Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander throws a head kick but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Khrapov Jr scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Khrapov Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a big right hand! Oh Khrapov Jr is in trouble here! Alexander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 111 Unfinished Business
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander motions for Camacho to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Camacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camacho.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander. #T1#
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Camacho.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Camacho off balance momentarily.
Alexander misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
A nice side step and Camacho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander jabs Camacho right on the nose. Camacho blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Alexander.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Alexander lands a nice looking body kick.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Camacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Camacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camacho throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander connects with a jab.#T1#
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Camacho walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Alexander wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Camacho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camacho. Camacho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
A big right from Camacho misses. #T2#
Alexander throws a solid leg kick but Camacho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexander.
Camacho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander wants to land a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexander throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Camacho moved away.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Alexander throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Camacho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Camacho as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexander finds it's way round the side to connect with Camacho's head.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
As Camacho backs away, Alexander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Alexander misses.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Camacho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camacho checks a leg kick nicely.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camacho slips a jab from Alexander.
Camacho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Camacho down.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Alexander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camacho in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander misses the jab.
Camacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camacho's sensitive parts.
Camacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
Camacho misses the jab.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Camacho checks it.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alexander.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
Marcus Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander thumps Camacho with a low kick.#T3#
Camacho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander motions for Camacho to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Camacho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alexander has got the better of the exchanges.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Alexander tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
Camacho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Camacho's leg but Camacho calmly moves out of range.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Camacho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anthony Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
A victorious Marcus Alexander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiryu.
Kiryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Kiryu connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander lands with a hook. Kiryu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiryu slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Kiryu does it's job there.
Alexander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kiryu is out of range.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kiryu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Kiryu is out of range.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick by Kiryu misses
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Kiryu moved out of range.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kiryu is out of range.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Kiryu missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiryu takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Kiryu checks the leg kick.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Kiryu.
Kiryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiryu.
Alexander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexander wants to slow Kiryu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kiryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiryu misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with an inside leg kick.
Kiryu throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiryu throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Kiryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Kiryu lands with a right hand.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Kiryu moved away.
Kiryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Kiryu looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Kiryu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Kiryu - just one landing.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Kiryu's shoulder, as Kiryu tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander defending well as Kiryu loads up on a big left hand.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Kiryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiryu.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiryu checks a leg kick.
Kiryu moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexander.
Alexander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Alexander catches Kiryu right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Kiryu scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Kiryu scores with a push kick.
Alexander misses the jab.
Kiryu scores with a hook.
Kiryu slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiryu to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander jabs at Kiryu's body.
Kiryu misses with a hook.
Kiryu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiryu misses with a body kick.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiryu.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Kiryu tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kiryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Kiryu as he checks the leg kick.
Kiryu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
A jab from Kiryu misses. #T4#
Alexander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander throws a hook but Kiryu blocks it.
Kiryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Alexander.
Kiryu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiryu.
Alexander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kiryu just manages to avoid it.
Alexander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiryu's hands.
Kiryu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiryu.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiryu misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander with a jab.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiryu moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiryu. Kiryu obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander defending well as Kiryu loads up on a big left hand.
Kiryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.
Kiryu blocks a low kick nicely.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiryu to score with a decent uppercut.
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiryu tries to work over Alexander's front leg with a kick but Alexander checks it.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Alexander.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.
Kiryu lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Kiryu down.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Kiryu lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.
Alexander moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiryu scores with a punch to the head.
Kiryu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kiryu throws a chopping leg kick but Alexander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiryu misses with a straight right.
Alexander tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiryu avoided it.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Kiryu throws a wild body kick that Alexander sees coming a mile off.
Kiryu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiryu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kiryu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Kiryu throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander throws a low kick but Kiryu avoids it.
Alexander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiryu looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Kiryu looks to throw a body kick
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Crunch! Kiryu slams his shin into Alexander's torso.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kiryu checks it well.
Alexander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiryu throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Kiryu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiryu looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Kiryu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexander scores with a nice head shot.
Kiryu scores with a spinning back kick!
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Kiryu off balance momentarily.#T3#
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiryu.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiryu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander scores with a kick to the body.
Kiryu missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiryu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.
Kiryu moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Kiryu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kiryu in his tracks.
Kiryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Kiryu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alexanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Kiryu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Kiryu misses.
Kiryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiryu checks a leg kick. #T4#
Good shot there by Kiryu.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiryu takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Kiryu delivers a nice body kick.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
An inside leg kick from Alexander misses.
Alexander throws a jab when Kiryu was well out of range.
Alexander avoids a kick to the body.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Alexander throws a hook but Kiryu avoids it easily.
Kiryu misses with a hook.
Kiryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiryu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kiryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiryu.
Alexander wants to slow Kiryu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kiryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiryu misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kiryu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiryu tries to land a front kick but Alexander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Kiryu as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kiryu.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiryu. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Kiryu blocks the low kick.
Kiryu with the inside leg kick.
Kiryu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Kiryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiryu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu blocks a low kick nicely.
Kiryu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiryu connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander cracks Kiryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Kiryu lands a nice hook to Alexander's body. Alexander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Kiryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kiryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Kiryu lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander cracks Kiryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Kiryu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kiryu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Kiryu is out of range.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kiryu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiryu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiryu checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Alexander.
Kiryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Alexander will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Kiryu ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Alexander misses. #T2#
Kiryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiryu checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiryu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kiryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Kiryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexander is able to avoid easily.
Alexander looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kiryu - just one landing.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiryu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Kiryu.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy body kick from Kiryu
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Kiryu throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiryu slips a straight right by Alexander.
Kiryu misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Kiryu misses
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Kiryu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Kiryu down.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab.
Kiryu tries to land a body kick
and Alexander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander slips a jab from Kiryu.
Kiryu throws a solid leg kick but Alexander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body.
Alexander looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Kiryu moves away and avoids it.
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kiryu.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Kiryu misses.
Alexander misses with a looping left.#T4#
That kick from Alexander tenderised Kiryu's leg. Kiryu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiryu lands a nice looking body kick.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexander checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexander jabs Kiryu right on the nose. Kiryu blinks but takes it well.
Alexander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiryu throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Kiryu lands.
Alexander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiryu.
A punch combination from Kiryu misses.
Alexander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexander slips a jab from Kiryu.
Kiryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuma Kiryu.
Well Kiryu 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Alexander!
An out of breath Marcus Alexander 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:
DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander is looking to slow Le Franc down with leg kicks.
Le Franc defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Alexander.
Alexander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc checks it.
Le Franc throws a fast counter high kick but Alexander manages to duck under it in time.
Le Franc lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alexander misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc misses with a straight left.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Le Franc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexander lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc moved away.#T2#
Le Franc throws a low kick but Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Le Franc throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Franc's head backwards.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Le Franc.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Le Franc's leg. Le Franc is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Alexander throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Le Franc tries to score with a low kick but Alexander moves his leg out of the way.
Le Franc misses with a looping right.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Franc on the side of the head.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Franc connects with a solid leg kick.
Le Franc lands a jab.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Le Franc lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander slips a straight right by Le Franc.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick from Le Franc.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Le Franc.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Le Franc might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alexander has got the better of the exchanges.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc blocks a leg kick.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexander scores with a kick to the body.
Le Franc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Franc lands a two punch combo.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Le Franc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc with a jab.
Alexander throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.
Alexander thinks about countering with a head kick.
Le Franc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Franc.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander misses with a leg kick.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc feints a counter leg kick.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc lands with a nice combination. Alexander backs away looking to recover.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander thumps Le Franc with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Le Franc's head back.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Alexander thumps Le Franc with a low kick.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Franc to score with a decent uppercut.
Le Franc checks a low kick from Alexander.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc checks it. #T1#
Le Franc connects with the punch.
Alexander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Franc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Francs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander throws a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the head.
Le Franc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Le Franc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Le Franc wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a low kick, right behind Le Franc 's knee.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Le Franc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Le Franc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Le Franc throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Le Franc scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Le Franc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Le Franc presses Alexander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Le Franc. #T4#
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
#BC#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Alexander lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Le Franc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc lands the left hand.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Franc.
Alexander throws a solid leg kick but Le Franc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexander.
Le Franc tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.
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 Marcus Alexander.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 87: Ramathorn vs Doomsday
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
One tries to clinch up.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander cracks One with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Panda One has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexander, as that shot connected.
One ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
One with the counter takedown but Alexander avoids it easily.#CL2#
One forces Alexander back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
One is looking for a triangle here but Alexander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
One regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
One is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
One actively working from the bottom here.
One has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
One actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Alexander not doing much here.
#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
One takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexander scores with a head kick. One tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
One fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexander to the ground. One is now in Alexander's guard.
Alexander is pulling down on One's head. It's preventing any offense from One, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
A big left from One misses.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for One on that attempt.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
One moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
One throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as One checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexander pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Alexander cracks One with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! One looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alexander finish him?
#ROC#One is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander keeps One at a distance using the push kick.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
One gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alexander gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! One is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Distefano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
An attempted straight right counter from Distefano misses the target.
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Distefano
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Distefano's shoulder, as Distefano tries to avoid the shot.
Distefano lands a big head kick that sends Alexander to the canvas! Distefano follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
A victorious Eric Distefano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 71: Kofel vs Alderidge
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Womack throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Womack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Womack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Womack throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Womack swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Womack tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Womack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Womack moves out of range of the strikes.
Womack digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack scores with a nice strike.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Womack looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexander.
Womack throws a head kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Womack throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Womack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Womack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexander, as that shot connected.
Womack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
The fighters circling - Womack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Womack misses with a hook to the body
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womack throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.#CL#
Alexander darts in and clinches Womack up against the cage.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Womack working Alexander over with knees to the body.
Alexander has Womack pressed against the cage, preventing Womack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander keeps control of Womack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Womack blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Womack tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Womack prevents a body shot from Alexander. #BC2#
Womack manages to break the clinch.
Womack misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Crunch! Womack slams his shin into Alexander's torso.#T3#
Womack jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Womack wants to land a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Womack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Womack defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Womack's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Womack's shoulder, as Womack tries to avoid the shot.
Womack slips a jab from Alexander.
Womack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Womack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Alexander taking a breather.
Alexander tries to stall but Womack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander. #T4#
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack lands a right hand.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Womack manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Womack misses.
Womack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Womack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Womack scores with a jab to the head.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Womack throws out the jab.
Womack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Womack staying out of range there.
Womack lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Womack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Womack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womack lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.
Alexander pushes Womack away with a front kick.#CL#
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Womack in a clinch.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Womack blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcus Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Womack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack.
A head kick misses from Womack.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mac Womack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander motions for Womack to come forward. Alexander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Womack misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexander.
Sloppy strikes from Womack. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander lands with a cross. #ROC#Womack is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
Womack is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Womack drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Alexander swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Womack's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
A relieved looking Marcus Alexander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 59: Nansen vs Risin
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a low kick but Tenryu avoids it.
Alexander sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Alexander avoids it this time.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Tenryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Tenryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander cracks Tenryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander tests Tenryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenryu slips under a jab.#CL2#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Nice body punch from Tenryu - that landed with a thud.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexander.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
Alexander trying to stall but Tenryu improves his position.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu is working Alexander over against the cage.
Alexander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tenryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
Tenryu 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 Tenryu can turn it around.
Tenryu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tenryu has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu has Alexander pushed against the cage.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Alexander lands an uppercut.#T3#
Alexander gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexander tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander is trying to maintain a safe position but Tenryu gets an underhook and turns Alexander into the cage.
Tenryu pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tenryu clinches with his opponent.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu is working Alexander over against the cage.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tenryu clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Alexander is looking to control Tenryu's arms but Tenryu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage.
Alexander stalling in the clinch but Tenryu improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Good body shot from Tenryu.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Tenryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tenryu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tenryu moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A lazy left from Tenryu finds it's target.
Alexander throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu wants to counter the offense by Alexander and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Tenryu has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tenryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander stalling against the cage.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexander gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Tenryu.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Tenryu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Tenryu has Alexander pushed against the cage.
Tenryu trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tenryu into the cage.
Alexander looking to slow down the pace here.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Tenryu's ribcage. Tenryu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Alexander takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
A nice side step and Tenryu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tenryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tenryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Tenryu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tenryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Tenryu throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander misses with a shot to the body
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Tenryu throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Tenryu moved out of range nicely.
Tenryu misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tenryu staying out of range there.
Tenryu moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tenryu tries to clinch up.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Tenryu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander is looking to slow Tenryu down with leg kicks.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Tenryu blocks a low kick nicely.
Tenryu takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Tenryu's ribs.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexander.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tenryu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Tenryu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Tenryu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tenryu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tenryu defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tenryu checks a leg kick.
Tenryu tries to clinch up.
Tenryu throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Alexander avoids it this time.
Tenryu defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexander misses its target.
Alexander misses with a hook. Tenryu ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu takes one to the chin there.
Tenryu scores with a body shot.
Tenryu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Tenryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Alexander lands a jab to the head.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.
Alexander with a hook.#CL2#
Tenryu takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A body shot lands from Tenryu.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tenryu controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Tenryu jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander punishes Tenryu's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexander finds it's way round the side to connect with Tenryu's head.
Tenryu checks a low kick from Alexander.
Tenryu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tenryu just manages to avoid it.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Tenryu.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tenryu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Tenryu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Tenryu checks it.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Tenryu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander lands an overhand right.
A low kick lands for Alexander.
Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.#CL2#
Tenryu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander stalling.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Alexander prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander with a hook.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexander.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tenryus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexander misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Tenryu clinches up against the cage.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
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 Marcus 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
A very excited looking Marcus Alexander made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 55: Pinkman vs Kamenev
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Alexander tries to keep at a distance but Jimenez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jimenez stalling against the cage.
Jimenez misses with a knee strike.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Alexander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jimenez 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.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander avoiding damage as Jimenez throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Jimenez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
#T1##TD2#
Jimenez pulls Alexander into guard.
Alexander controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jimenez controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Jimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Jimenez is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexander won't allow Jimenez to pass to mount.
Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.#T2#
Jimenez moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
What's Alexander going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Alexander is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Jimenez advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimenez tries to control but Alexander wriggling away.
Jimenez is looking to work his way around to Alexander's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jimenez works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Alexander reverses the position brilliantly into Jimenez's guard!
#T4##SUB2#
Jimenez working for a triangle but Alexander defends it easily.
Alexander showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a triangle here but Alexander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez is letting Alexander control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Jimenez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jimenez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jimenez not doing much here.
Jimenez moves nicely into side control.
Jimenez tries to move to mount but Alexander blocks the move with his legs.
Jimenez is staying tight to Alexander's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Alexander stops Jimenez from passing to mount. #T1#
Alexander is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but Alexander defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jimenez is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.#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.#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it. #SUB2#
Jimenez is working for a submission of some sort.
Jimenez wants to pass to mount but Alexander is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Jimenez seems to be looking for submissions.
Jimenez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jimenez prevents Alexander from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimenez lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Jimenez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Roberto Jimenez has been cut.
Alexander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Alexander settles back down.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Alexander - that's a beauty! Jimenez is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Alexander can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcus Alexander!
Our winner, Marcus Alexander, 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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Event:
DMMA 46: Andrianakis Distefano
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A left lands for Kuti.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Kuti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexander thuds his right hand into Kuti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Alexander has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Kuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Alexander connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a leg kick but Kuti moved away.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Alexander misses. #T1#
Alexander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Kuti checks it.
Kuti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuti checks a leg kick.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuti. That did some damage!
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Kuti's shoulder, as Kuti tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Alexander throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuti is wise to it.#T2#
Kuti misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Nice body punch from Kuti.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Kuti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuti circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Kuti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
#T3#
Kuti prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuti's elbow.
Alexander taking a breather.#BC#
Kuti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuti. Kuti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuti swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Kuti misses.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuti lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Alexander misses with a hook
letting Kuti counter with a right hand.
Kuti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
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!
Kuti misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a crisp right that sends Kuti to the canvas! Alexander follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 28 - BERNARD VS HALL 2
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sobieskiego staying out of range there.
Sobieskiego lands with a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sobieskiego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
A jab from Sobieskiego misses.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlexander.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobieskiego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Sobieskiego takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sobieskiego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sobieskiego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexander. That did some damage!
Sobieskiego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Sobieskiego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobieskiego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobieskiego.
Alexander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Sobieskiego avoids them all with ease.
Sobieskiego is looking to wear down Alexander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobieskiego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego tries to land a front kick but Alexander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexander throws a hook but Sobieskiego avoids it easily.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Sobieskiego slips a straight right by Alexander.
A left lands for Alexander.
That kick from Sobieskiego tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieskiego.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Sobieskiego is looking to score with low kicks.
Sobieskiego cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sobieskiego scores with a body shot.
Sobieskiego slips a jab from Alexander.
Sobieskiego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
#T3#
Alexander lands with a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but Alexander moved away.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobieskiego circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobieskiego swinging wildly here.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobieskiego.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Sobieskiego moved away.
Sobieskiego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Sobieskiego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a low kick as Alexander jumps back.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Sobieskiego misses
letting Alexander counter with a right hand. #T4#
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Sobieskiego lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexander.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobieskiego stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sobieskiego throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Sobieskiego falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobieskiego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sobieskiego looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Sobieskiego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jana Iii Sobieskiego will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobieskiego at a distance.
Alexander cracks Sobieskiego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander moves forwards but Sobieskiego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sobieskiego is looking to land body kicks.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sobieskiego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Alexander walks into a jab.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sobieskiego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sobieskiego misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Sobieskiego. #T1#
Sobieskiego lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobieskiego is able to avoid easily.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexander scores with a punch to the head.
Sobieskiego works over Alexander's head and body with a nice combination.
Sobieskiego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws a solid leg kick but Alexander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot.
Sobieskiego looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Sobieskiego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sobieskiego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieskiego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
Alexander blocks the body kick.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Sobieskiego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Sobieskiego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Sobieskiego scores with a leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws a nice head kick!
Sobieskiego digs a good hook to Alexander's body.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Sobieskiego.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Sobieskiego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander throws out a counter right but Sobieskiego avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Alexander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sobieskiego momentarily.
Sobieskiego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Sobieskiego moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Sobieskiego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sobieskiego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexander is out of range and Sobieskiego settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sobieskiego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexander checks a leg kick.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sobieskiego checks it well.
The crowd cheers as Alexander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobieskiego doesn't seem phased though.
Sobieskiego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Alexander, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body kick from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sobieskiego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobieskiego throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander tries a quick counter leg kick but Sobieskiego is wise to it.
Alexander scores with a jab. Sobieskiego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Sobieskiego connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Sobieskiego tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sobieskiego lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexander is looking to slow Sobieskiego down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobieskiego.
Alexander throws a jab when Sobieskiego was well out of range.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander with a jab.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobieskiego moves away.
Sobieskiego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander scores with a body shot.
Alexander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sobieskiego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieskiego was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobieskiego thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Sobieskiego moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Alexander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexander throws out a powerful jab.
Alexander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Sobieskiego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander throws a jab when Sobieskiego was well out of range.
Alexander clobbers Sobieskiego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Sobieskiego finds it's way through Alexander's defenses.
Alexander moves forwards but Sobieskiego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego checks a low kick from Alexander.
Sobieskiego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Sobieskiego takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Alexander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobieskiego doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with an outside leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Sobieskiego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a thumping low kick.
Sobieskiego takes one to the chin there.
Sobieskiego lands a nice looking body shot.
Sobieskiego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexander's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieskiego jabs at Alexander's body.
Sobieskiego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.#T4#
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Sobieskiego slips the punch.
Sobieskiego misses with a kick to the body.
Sobieskiego moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieskiego. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander misses the jab.
Sobieskiego looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with a two punch combination.
Sobieskiego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sobieskiego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Well Sobieskiego has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jana Iii Sobieskiego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 24 NICOLETTA V DRACULA 2
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Sobieskiego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander lands a jab to Sobieskiego's midsection.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
A punch lands to the side of Sobieskiego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander tests Sobieskiego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander throws a hook but Sobieskiego blocks it.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Sobieskiego is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobieskiego.#T1#
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Alexander.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice leg kick.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander swings for the body but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses
letting Sobieskiego counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieskiego was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Alexander misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Sobieskiego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobieskiego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a body kick.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander 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.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Sobieskiego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander lands the left hand.
Sobieskiego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Sobieskiego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobieskiego takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alexander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sobieskiego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Sobieskiego's knee but Sobieskiego avoids it well.
Alexander lands with a kick to the temple. Sobieskiego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sobieskiego throws a solid leg kick but Alexander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobieskiego throws a chopping leg kick but Alexander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobieskiego moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Sobieskiego connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Sobieskiego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexander.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that Alexander semi-blocks.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Sobieskiego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Alexander connects with a jab.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sobieskiego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a lazy head kick
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobieskiego throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Sobieskiego throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Alexander lands a nice shot that snaps Sobieskiego's head back.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobieskiego tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieskiego.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Sobieskiego misses with a combination
and Alexander counters with a left and a right that stings Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego slips a straight right by Alexander.
Sobieskiego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander lands the left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alexander. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieskiego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexander misses.#T1#
Sobieskiego cracks Alexander with a good jab.
Sobieskiego defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Sobieskiego ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sobieskiego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobieskiego misses the jab.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobieskiego.
Alexander works Sobieskiego's body with a nice hook.
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander misses with a hook to the body
and Sobieskiego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobieskiego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
A jab from Sobieskiego finds it's way through Alexander's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander throws a head kick that Sobieskiego semi-blocks.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sobieskiego walks into a straight right hand from Alexander.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobieskiego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Alexander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Sobieskiego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Alexander lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Sobieskiego moves away and avoids it.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Alexander misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
Sobieskiego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sobieskiego counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sobieskiego misses the target.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Sobieskiego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego misses with a leg kick.
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieskiego just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobieskiego counters with an inside leg kick.
Sobieskiego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander works over Sobieskiego's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobieskiego throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sobieskiego. That's going to slow Alexander down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobieskiego's hands.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander misses with a shot to the body
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobieskiego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego motions for Alexander to come forward. Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sobieskiego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Sobieskiego tries a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sobieskiego's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Sobieskiego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobieskiego.#T2#
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander takes a swing at Sobieskiego's ribcage but misses.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alexander lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobieskiego off the cage and back into range.
Alexander throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
A shot to the body from Alexander misses
and Sobieskiego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobieskiego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sobieskiego scrambles back to his feet.
Sobieskiego moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobieskiego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
Alexander looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Sobieskiego moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Sobieskiego jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobieskiego counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Alexander finds it's target.
Sobieskiego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
As Alexander backs away, Sobieskiego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
An inside leg kick from Sobieskiego misses.
Alexander scores with a jab. Sobieskiego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sobieskiego punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Sobieskiego ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobieskiego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexander finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobieskiego's head.
Alexander throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sobieskiego.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander lands a head shot.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobieskiego takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sobieskiego with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Marcus Alexander!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
BLAZE 18 - ALLU VS OTTOMAN
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Danaher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danaher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Danaher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danaher staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher working away.#SUB#
Danaher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danaher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Alexander is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Danaher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Danaher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Danaher wants to control but Alexander is keeping him busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danaher tries to move to full mount but Alexander actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Danaher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alexander moves into full guard.
Danaher wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB#
Danaher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danaher advances to half guard. #SUB#
Danaher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexander is just riding it out for now. Danaher eventually gives up the hold.
Danaher wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danaher is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Danaher is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Danaher seems content to control.#SUB#
Danaher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danaher wants to free his trapped foot but Alexander is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Danaher dominated that round.
That's time! Danaher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander slaps away a takedown attempt from Danaher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense.
Danaher takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Danaher has been cut.
Alexander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danaher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Danaher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Alexander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexander leaves Danaher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander lands a nice hook to Danaher's body. Danaher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Danaher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander throws a jab when Danaher was well out of range.#T1#
Danaher closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Danaher pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danaher shoots in for a double leg but Alexander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danaher ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Danaher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Ethan Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danaher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danaher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Danaher is out of range.
Danaher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Danaher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danaher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Danaher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danaher somewhat.
Danaher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Danaher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danaher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danaher shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danaher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Danaher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander keeping full guard, as Danaher tries to pass.
Danaher looking to sit in guard and control but Alexander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Danaher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Danaher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Danaher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Danaher looking for a guillotine here but Alexander defends easily.
#SUB#
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Danaher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alexander 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 Danaher.
Alexander has control of an arm but Danaher manages to advance to Alexander's back!
Alexander is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Danaher looking to break Alexander's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alexander remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Danaher will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Alexander is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Danaher gets his way!
#SUB#
Danaher working for a choke but Alexander is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Danaher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Danaher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danaher closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Danaher pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Alexander cracks Danaher with a hook to the temple - Danaher is on wobbly legs here! Alexander swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Danaher falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Alexander wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Alexander!
A relieved looking Marcus Alexander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander looks to land a body kick but Twatter moved away.
Twatter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Twatter.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Twatter scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Twatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Twatter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Twatter avoids the body shot from Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Twatter counters with a shoot takedown. Alexander fights it but they end up in guard.
Twatter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexander's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Twatter drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Twatter off! Twatter jumps back into Alexander's guard.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Twatter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Twatter slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Twatter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Twatter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexander!
Alexander is in a horrible position here. Twatter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Twatter avoids the attempt from Alexander to control.
Alexander is desperately trying to improve his position but Twatter has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Twatter controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twatter is landing with some decent strikes but Alexander is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Twatter controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Twatter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3##SUB#
Alexander has left one of his arms exposed and Twatter doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Alexander screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Twatter! |
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