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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiang moves away.
Kiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Kiang.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Kiang is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Alexander gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kiang regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alexander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Alexander sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiang's guard. #SUB#
Alexander is looking for a kimura but Kiang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alexander to get the leverage.
Alexander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Alexander is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiang is just riding it out for now. Alexander eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander. #T2##SUB#
Alexander has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kiang defend it? Alexander steps over the head and cranks it - Kiang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bishop Alexander! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Alexander working for a triangle but Gracie Jr defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexander pulls Gracie Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. 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 trying to get back to half guard.
Alexander prevents Gracie Jr from moving into mount. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander tries to buck Gracie Jr off but Gracie Jr is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexander is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander tries to bench press Gracie Jr off him but Gracie Jr keeps the position.
Alexander is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie Jr swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie Jr's guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexander is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Gracie Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie Jr 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander trying to control but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie Jr 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Gracie Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Gracie Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie Jr drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Gracie Jr off! Gracie Jr jumps back into Alexander's guard. #SUB#
Gracie Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr forces his way into half guard.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr 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. Gracie Jr eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alexander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neymar Gracie Jr!
Neymar Gracie Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Helix keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Helix.#CUT#It looks like Bishop Alexander has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Helix.#CL#
Helix forces Alexander back against the cage and clinches.
Alexander gets through Helix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helix lands with a short shot to the head.
Helix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexander or not.
Helix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A short left from Helix.
Alexander looks winded!
Helix lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander tries to break free but Helix pushes him back against the cage.
Helix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Helix lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helix unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Alexander! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Helix is unloading with more strikes now! Alexander drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bodie Helix!
During a confident post fight interview, Bodie Helix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.#TD#
Boxaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boxaaja pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Boxaaja seems content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexander sees it coming and defends easily.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Boxaaja is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Boxaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja prevents Alexander from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Alexander gets caught napping as Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Alexander manages to retain guard.
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja passes into half guard.
Boxaaja controlling the action here.
Alexander is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxaaja in particular looking to stall.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
Alexander trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander wants to control but Boxaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Boxaaja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Boxaaja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexander 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#
Boxaaja trying to control but Alexander postures up.
Boxaaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxaaja is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Boxaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alexander has picked Boxaaja up and slammed him! Boxaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Alexander manages to pass to side control!
Boxaaja is trying to control Alexander's posture but Alexander avoids it.
Boxaaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexander off and has taken his back!
Alexander is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boxaaja off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alexander's chin but Alexander turns very nicely into Boxaaja's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alexander.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boxaaja is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexander has a closed guard, preventing Boxaaja from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Boxaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boxaaja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alexander!
Boxaaja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boxaaja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alexander to take his back!
Boxaaja trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alexander doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Alexander is defending well but eventually Boxaaja manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Alexander has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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:
WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Alexander scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.#TD#
Alexander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Alexander manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Johnson wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Alexander seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Johnson is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Bishop Alexander!
Harry Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Carden closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
Carden slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Carden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carden taking a breather.#BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carden backs up against the cage.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Carden darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Alexander tries to work over Carden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carden tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Carden - that landed with a thud.
Carden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Carden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carden misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alexander duly obliges.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Carden as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carden circles away quickly and effectively.
Carden lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carden misses with a wild combination.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander tries to clinch up but Carden circles away and keeps his distance.
Carden's corner calls for a 1-2. Carden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander cracks Carden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Carden's ribs.
Carden loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.#T3#
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Carden's shoulder, as Carden tries to avoid the shot.
Carden throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Carden moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carden is defending well.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Carden.
Carden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexander's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Bishop Alexander has been cut.
Carden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carden misses with some punches.
Alexander tries to break free but Carden pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander taking a breather.
Carden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carden slows down the pace here.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Carden back against the cage.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Carden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Carden.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Carden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bishop Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Alexander cracks Carden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
Carden scores with a hook.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
Carden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carden throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carden throws out the jab.
Alexander takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.#T1#
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carden has Alexander pressed against the cage.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carden is keeping busy.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carden obliges.
Carden lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Carden slows down the pace here.
Alexander content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carden as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Carden breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Carden scores with a jab to the head.
Carden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Thomas Carden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Carden scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas Carden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Carden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Carden lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander looks to clinch
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carden tries to counter with a clinch but Alexander shakes him off and moves away.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Alexander throws a hook but Carden blocks it.
Carden cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Carden cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Carden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Carden misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander avoiding damage as Carden throws knees to the body.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
Carden stalls.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander is trying to maintain a safe position but Carden gets an underhook and turns Alexander into the cage.#BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Carden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bishop Alexander'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Carden misses.
It looked like Alexander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carden.#CL2#
Carden moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas Carden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Alexander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carden as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carden.
Carden tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Carden controls his hands.
Carden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden prevents the takedown attempt.
Carden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexander being controlled against the cage.
Carden continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Carden has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carden lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carden.#CL2#
Carden darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Carden.
Carden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carden has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden stalling.
#T2#
A short right from Carden.
Carden blocking some punches.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Carden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
Carden walks into a left hand. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Carden.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Carden avoids them all with ease.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carden.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carden.
Carden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carden duly obliges. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!#CUT2#Bishop Alexander's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Carden. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carden drops Alexander with a huge uppercut! Alexander drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Carden is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden!
Thomas Carden was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibragimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibragimov defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Ibragimov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ibragimov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexander is not content to let Ibragimov control the position.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Ibragimov controls from the top position.
Ibragimov cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov lands some shots froms side control.
Alexander manages to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ibragimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibragimov pulls his head out easily.
Alexander trying to hold on to Ibragimov's head to control him but Ibragimov postures up.
Ibragimov is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Ibragimov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ibragimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Ibragimov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander tries to roll over but Ibragimov keeps him under control.
Ibragimov working Alexander over with strikes.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Alexander is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Ibragimov finish him?
Ibragimov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibragimov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Alexander! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ibragimov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
After the fight, Ibragim Ibragimov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Avangyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avangyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Avangyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Avangyan landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Avangyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avangyan has managed to get both his arms back between Alexander's legs - danger averted.
Avangyan 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.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Avangyan tries to pass.
Avangyan is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Avangyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avangyan forces his way into half guard.
Alexander is staying active underneath Avangyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Avangyan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Avangyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Avangyan working over Alexander with some ground and pound. Alexander looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Avangyan controlling the action here.
Avangyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avangyan is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
Avangyan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Avangyan working the head and body with strikes.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Avangyan lands strikes from half guard.
Avangyan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Alexander tries to hold on but Avangyan pushes him away.
Avangyan controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexander working to try and regain half guard.
Avangyan working Alexander over with strikes here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Avangyan! Alexander is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arman Avangyan!
Arman Avangyan retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Arman Avangyan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alexander cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Alexander rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Alexander follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Alexander!
Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 7: Faraon vs Chaize
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander with a hook.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Alexander scores with a jab.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander cracks Transnitritov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Transnitritov shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Transnitritov has his takedown stuffed
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Transnitritov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for 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!
Alexander jabs Transnitritov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Transnitritov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Transnitritov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Alexander just leaning against Transnitritov, taking a breather.
Transnitritov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Alexander.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Transnitritov is defended easily by Alexander.
Bishop Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikhmail Transnitritov.
Alexander cracks Transnitritov with an open hand slap.
Transnitritov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Transnitritov with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Transnitritov takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Transnitritov shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Transnitritov looks winded!
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Transnitritov at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a series of punches but Transnitritov avoids them all with ease.
Alexander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Transnitritov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Alexander feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Transnitritov sprawling to the canvas! Transnitritov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alexander finish him?!
#ROC#Transnitritov is rocked!
Transnitritov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Alexander swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bishop Alexander! |
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