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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Woods looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.#TD#
Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's 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.
Woods looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Woods drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Woods off! Woods jumps back into Alexander's guard. #SUB#
Woods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Woods 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.
Woods controlling from the top position. #T1#
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Woods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Woods sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woods stalling. #SUB#
Woods is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
#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.
Well, if Woods is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Woods 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. #T3#
Alexander is trying to keep Woods in close.
#SUB#
Woods drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woods jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexander is trying to keep Woods in close.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods controlling from the top position.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woods stops Alexander from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Woods 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.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaquan Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Woods against the cage.
Woods lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Woods leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Woods jabs at Alexander's body.
Alexander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Woods had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Woods.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woods is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Woods circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaquan Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
Woods throws a push kick but Alexander slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Alexander tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woods pinned against the cage. Woods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Woods shoots in.
Dave Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Woods lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Woods checks the leg kick.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Woods smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Woods tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woods lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
Woods scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Woods is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexander's half guard.#SUB#
Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Alexander defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Alexander is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alexander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saqqaf avoids it really well and circles away.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saqqaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Saqqaf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saqqaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##KD#
Saqqaf lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Saqqaf takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Saqqaf finish him?
Saqqaf fakes the leg kick and cracks Alexander in the body.
Saqqaf throws a powerful right kick. Alexander tried to block low but the kick was high! Alexander was taken right off of his feet! Saqqaf jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orion is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Orion circles away and we're back to standing.
Orion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion pushes Alexander away with a front kick.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Orion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
Orion jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander tries to clinch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a good low kick that Alexander was not able to check. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orion - that will leave a mark!
Alexander throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as Alexander shoots in.
Orion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Orion works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion working Alexander over with knees to the body.
Alexander looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orion.
Orion lands a right hand.
Orion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alexander up against the cage.#TD#
Orion pulls guard effortlessly. #T2##SUB#
Orion 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. Oh but Orion is tightening it up a little... Alexander has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alexander reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alexander taps out! Nice BJJ there by Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Scott with a hook.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scott. Scott obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Scott misses.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander. Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Alexander let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Angus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Scott connects with a leg kick.
Alexander misses with a takedown
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Scott scores with a jab.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Alexander wants to clinch.
Jab from Scott.
Scott tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander lands a front kick.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Alexander shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scott finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott feints and then cracks Alexander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexander down.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Scott misses the body punch
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott misses with the combination.
Alexander feints the counter takedown.#T4#
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Scott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
Dave Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott throws a one two combo.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Alexander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott with the inside leg kick.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Angus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.#T1#
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexander, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott with a nice calf kick.
Scott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Scott sets himself, and Alexander steps forward looking for the clinch! Scott avoids it this time.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alexanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scott lands with a hook. Alexander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scott lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Alexander throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?#KD#
Scott lands a big uppercut and Alexander crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alexander looks OK. Scott waves Alexander back to his feet!#T2#
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Alexander right on the button. Alexander goes down! Scott follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Scott gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Scott! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos goes for a double leg but Alexander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexander continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexander as he jumps to the side.
As Santos backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Santos manages to avoid it all.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexander stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Alexander defends easily.
#T1#
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Santos 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.#SUB#
Santos looking for a triangle here. Alexander is fighting it but it looks tight! Santos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alexander is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonardo Santos!
Leonardo Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Montgomery leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montgomery feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.
Montgomery attempts a counter takedown but Alexander avoids it well and moves away.
Rohan Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Alexander tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Montgomery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dave Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montgomery swivels and escapes.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
Montgomery 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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montgomery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montgomery feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montgomery but Montgomery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Montgomery pushes him off.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Alexander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
#T3#
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montgomery to the ground. Montgomery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montgomery as he avoids it easily.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Montgomery sprawls well.
Montgomery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander throws a head kick but Montgomery moves out of range.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Montgomery swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Alexander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montgomery's guard.
Alexander postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Alexander #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Montgomery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Montgomery stays in close to Alexander's body and controls the position.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montgomery manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
Montgomery has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alexander has passed into side control.
Alexander in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Alexander are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
What's Montgomery going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Alexander creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Montgomery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alexander is staying tight to Montgomery's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alexander misses with the ground and pound.
Alexander content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Alexander is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well. #T3#
Alexander working the ground and pound but Montgomery is defending the strikes.
Alexander taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander shoots for a takedown but Montgomery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexander tries to clinch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montgomery circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander has a takedown stuffed.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Montgomery as he checks the leg kick.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montgomery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave 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#
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Montgomery, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Montgomery against the cage but Montgomery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery attempts a counter takedown but Alexander avoids it well and moves away.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montgomery as he jumps to the side.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Rohan Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montgomery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Montgomery moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Alexander tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Alexander is looking to clinch but Montgomery is avoiding it.
Rohan Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery attempts a counter takedown but Alexander avoids it well and moves away.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montgomery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery 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. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montgomery swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Alexander tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Montgomery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Montgomery. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Rohan Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montgomery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rohan Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexander 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Alexander! |
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