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Event:
NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunningham falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Alexandrescu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cunningham has one foot on Alexandrescu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cunningham has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alexandrescu dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexandrescu looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Alexandrescu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cunningham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Alexandrescu keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham tests Alexandrescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandrescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silviu Alexandrescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Alexandrescu tries to bum rush Cunningham with a series of wild strikes but Cunningham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Alexandrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexandrescu.
A big right from Alexandrescu misses. #TD2#
Cunningham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cunningham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexandrescu is proving hard to escape from.
Alexandrescu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Alexandrescu looking for a guillotine here but Cunningham defends easily.
#SUB#
Alexandrescu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cunningham defends it easily.#SUB#
Alexandrescu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexandrescu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Alexandrescu's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Alexandrescu has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alexandrescu has an active guard here but Cunningham has managed to pass into half guard.
Alexandrescu tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.
Alexandrescu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Alexandrescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunningham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Cunningham lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Alexandrescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cunningham pulls his head out easily.
Alexandrescu trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Alexandrescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrescu works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Alexandrescu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cunningham stacks Alexandrescu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cunningham!
Cunningham cracks Alexandrescu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cunningham landing a few strikes. #SU2#
Cunningham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alexandrescu to his feet. #T4#
Alexandrescu misses with a left hand
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Cunningham looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrescu is defending well but Cunningham drives through and ends up in Alexandrescu's guard.
Alexandrescu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cunningham wants to get up but he can't break Alexandrescu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexandrescu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Alexandrescu's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Alexandrescu has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cunningham doesn't defend quickly enough and Alexandrescu has managed to lock this one up! Can Cunningham escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alexandrescu on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silviu Alexandrescu!
After the big win, Silviu Alexandrescu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Lab Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SCF 2: The Machine vs. Tetrev
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Alexandrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Alexandrescu misses with a body shot
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Alexandrescu moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.
Daniels tries a body shot but Alexandrescu blocks it.
#BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrescu throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels blocks a jab.
Alexandrescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandrescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrescu misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrescu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Alexandrescu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexandrescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrescu misses with a right hand
and Daniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrescu thinking. #T1##CL2#
Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
I was talking to Alexandrescu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrescu tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrescu goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silviu Alexandrescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels lands with a good body shot.
Daniels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daniels lands with a straight right. Alexandrescu didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Alexandrescu is rocked!
Alexandrescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Alexandrescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexandrescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexandrescu seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Alexandrescu misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Daniels counters with a nice right hand that sends Alexandrescu toppling to the canvas! Alexandrescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Daniels finish him?!
Alexandrescu swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels tries to counter with a clinch but Alexandrescu shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Alexandrescu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Alexandrescu 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. Daniels tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alexandrescu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silviu Alexandrescu!
Silviu Alexandrescu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Lab Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexandrescu misses with an uppercut. Willams saw that one coming.
Willams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandrescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Willams's corner calls for a 1-2. Willams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexandrescu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Willams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Alexandrescu misses.
Willams tries to counter with a takedown but Alexandrescu is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Alexandrescu moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Willams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrescu misses with a body shot
and Willams counters with a nice body kick.
Alexandrescu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Willams.
Alexandrescu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexandrescu wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexandrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrescu throws a sloppy body shot
and Willams counters with a nice body shot.
Willams has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Willams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Willams defending well as Alexandrescu loads up on a big left hand.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrescu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Willams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willams.
Alexandrescu throws a looping overhand right but Willams ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrescu throws a right hand that misses
and Willams counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silviu Alexandrescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexandrescu pinned against the cage. Alexandrescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexandrescu misses with a body punch
and Willams counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandrescu backing up. Alexandrescu nods at Willams to acknowledge the strikes.
Alexandrescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandrescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willams.#T2#
Willams misses with a takedown attempt - Alexandrescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Willams is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Alexandrescu rushes Willams and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Alexandrescu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Alexandrescu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexandrescu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexandrescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Willams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexandrescu on the ground.
Alexandrescu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Alexandrescu in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Willams is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silviu Alexandrescu!
Our winner, Silviu Alexandrescu, 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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