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Event:
IFA 9: Blizzard
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coffey on the side of the head.
Coffey tries to clinch up.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Coffey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Coffey down.
Phoenix Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Coffey misses with a takedown attempt
letting Alexander counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coffey, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Alexander rushes Coffey and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coffey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coffey walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Coffey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexander swivels and escapes.
Alexander throws a right hand that Coffey ducks under and follows up with a left that Coffey also avoids with ease.#T1##KD2#
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Coffey tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Coffey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Coffey is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Coffey has been cut.
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Coffey to the canvas! Alexander follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Alexander!
Phoenix Alexander bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Legend Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Legend Jr's head back.
#CUT#That has opened up Sigandi Legend Jr's cut even more.#KD#
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Legend Jr tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Legend Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Legend Jr is rocked!
Alexander lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Legend Jr up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Alexander from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Legend Jr's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phoenix Alexander!
Phoenix Alexander 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: Oct 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Olson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Olson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander scores with a head kick. Olson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot lands for Alexander.
Alexander cracks Olson with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Olson's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olson throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.#T1#
Alexander connects with a right hand. Olson shakes it off.
Alexander misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Olson counters by clinching up.
Olson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olson avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Olson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Olson has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olson pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Olson.
Olson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Olson's knee but Olson avoids it well.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olson circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Olson off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Alexander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olson counters with a three punch combo that has Alexander backing up. Alexander nods at Olson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Alexander has Olson up against the cage in a clinch.
Olson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Olson lands a takedown into guard.
Olson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olson is controlling him. #T4#
Olson throwing strikes but missing.
Olson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olson trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Olson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Alexander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alexander scores with a shot to the body.
Alexander misses the jab.
It looked like Olson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander.#CL2#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Olson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
Olson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Olson's knee but Olson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Olson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
A quick step to the side and Olson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Olson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Olson moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Alexander rushes Olson and presses him up against the cage.
Jay Olson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Olson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olson tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Olson back against the cage.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Olson misses with some punches.
#TD#
Olson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexander regains guard immediately.
Olson throws a big elbow that misses.
Olson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alexander manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SU2#
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander connects with a right hand. Olson shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Olson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Alexander throws a push kick but Olson slaps the foot to one side.
Olson takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olson misses with the head strike.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Olson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
Olson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olson has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Olson's head back.
Alexander throws a head kick but Olson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Olson misses the target.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Olson back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Olson misses with the head strike.
Olson misses with a punch on the inside.
Olson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olson has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alexander throws a lazy head kick
and Olson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander is pushing Olson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olson lands a shot to the body.
Olson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow. #T1#
Olson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Olson breaks from the clinch.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Olson moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Olson misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
A cross from Alexander lands.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
Olson tries to counter by clinching up but Alexander breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a combination
and Olson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olson slips under a jab from Alexander.
Jay Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Olson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Olson pushes him off.
It looked like Olson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Olson won't allow it.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Olson.#BC#
Olson breaks from the clinch.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Olson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Olson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Olson misses the target.
Alexander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexander!
Alexander wants to land a leg kick but Olson is out of range.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olson takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Alexander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olson ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Olson moved out of range.
Olson is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olson slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Alexander!
Phoenix Alexander 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:
BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velez, pushing him back against the cage.
Velez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Velez.
#BC#
Velez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velez lands a slapping body shot.
Velez moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Velez tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Alexander on the inside. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it.
Velez tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velez looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
A combination from Velez does no damage.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Velez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander throws a body punch but Velez moves out of range. #T1#
Velez takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Velez as he checks the leg kick.
Velez takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Velez doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Velez.
Velez throws a big shot that misses.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexander under the eye.
Velez misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Velez connects with a body shot.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander takes a swing at Velez's ribcage but misses.
Alexander throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Velez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
A jab from Alexander misses. #T2#
Velez throws a lazy uppercut
and Velez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velez misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velez lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Velez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Velez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Velez has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
#BC#
Velez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander forces Velez back against the cage and clinches.
Velez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #BC#
Velez breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Velez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Velez moves out of range easily.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Velez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Velez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Velez misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Velez looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velez's corner calls for a 1-2. Velez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Velez backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Velez manages to avoid it all.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Alexander wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance.
Velez throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Velez tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velez misses with a straight left.
Alexander misses the jab.
Velez misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander tries to clinch but Velez is having none of it.
Velez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Velez.#CL2#
Velez tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velez misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Velez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velez with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Madden Velez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Velez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander defending well as Velez loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander thumps Velez with a low kick.
Alexander throws a right hand that Velez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velez also avoids with ease.
Alexander lands with a straight right. Velez didn't see that one coming.
Velez swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Velez ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velez.
Alexander raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Velez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Velez misses its target.#CL#
Velez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velez.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Velez won't allow it.
Velez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Velez lands with a left to the head.
Velez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velez.
Velez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander. #CL#
Velez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Velez lands a nice shot to the body.
Velez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Velez.
Madden Velez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Alexander is trying to stall.
Velez throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Velez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Velez misses with a punch to the body.
Velez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Velez tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velez.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Velez clinches with his opponent.
Velez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T3##BC#
Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Velez moves out of range easily.
Alexander thows a leg kick but Velez checks it
and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velez.
Velez ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Velez lands with a hook. Alexander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velez blocks a head kick by Alexander.
It looked like Velez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance.
Velez lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming.
Velez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Velez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Velez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velez throws out the jab. #T4#
Alexander misses with a double jab.
Velez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velez. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Velez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Velez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velez has him pressed against the cage.
Velez tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Velez misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Velez.
Velez tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
#BC#
Velez manages to break the clinch.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Velez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexander thumps Velez with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Velez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Velez throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Velez instigates a clinch. #BC#
Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velez tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Alexander there.
Velez scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Velez under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander throws a head kick that half lands.
Velez misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velez.
#T1#
Alexander wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Velez darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Velez misses with some punches.
Velez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Velez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Velez.
Nice body punch from Velez.
Velez misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Velez to work.
We've been informed that Alexander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Velez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Velez manages to break the clinch.
Velez misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Velez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velez.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velez lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Velez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Velez pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Velez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
Velez digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Velez wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Madden Velez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velez on the side of the head.
Velez scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Velez moved out of range nicely.
Velez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexander on the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velez cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Velez clinches up against the cage.
Velez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Velez has him pressed against the cage.
Velez keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phoenix Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velez lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Madden Velez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madden Velez!
Madden Velez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Alexander throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick by Peterson misses
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Peterson misses.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Peterson clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Peterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
Peterson misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a one-two to the body.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Alexander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peterson doesn't seem phased though.
Peterson works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Alexander lands.
Alexander has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Peterson misses with the body kick
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson misses with a body kick.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson misses with a kick to the body
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Melvin Peterson's cut is getting worse.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson tries to clinch up
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melvin Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with a right hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Peterson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Peterson misses
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson misses with a leg kick
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws a lazy head kick
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a big right hand! Oh Peterson is in trouble here! Alexander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Alexander!
Phoenix Alexander 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for O Dave on that attempt.
O Dave gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Dave has time to react.
O Dave dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phoenix Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan O Dave.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Ryan O Dave has been cut.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#O Dave is rocked!
O Dave shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but O Dave 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.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Dave on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
O Dave misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Alexander counters with a nice right hand that sends O Dave toppling to the canvas! O Dave scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alexander finish him?!
O Dave is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander cracks O Dave with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Dave shoots in for a double leg but Alexander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander blocks a jab.
O Dave seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander lands the left hand.#TD2#
O Dave decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ground and pound from O Dave.
O Dave scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Dave is controlling the pace.
#T2#
O Dave is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexander!
O Dave thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
O Dave controlling from the full mount.
O Dave scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alexander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Alexander trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
O Dave landing strikes, looking to finish!
O Dave controlling the position easily from mount.
O Dave is landing with some decent strikes but Alexander is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
O Dave jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alexander manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
O Dave wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
O Dave tries to score with some ground and pound. Alexander controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
O Dave scores with a couple of short elbows.
O Dave has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks O Dave politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. O Dave prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alexander dodges the ground and pound from O Dave.
Alexander is being controlled here. #SU2#
O Dave decides to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Dave shoots and misses
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
O Dave shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan O Dave's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Dave fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander throws a big counter combination but O Dave scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Dave fails with the takedown
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander scores with a hook.
O Dave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexander is fending him off so far but O Dave persists. Nope, Alexander circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but O Dave manages to avoid it.
Phoenix Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan O Dave.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Alexander has knocked O Dave down with a huge combo! Alexander steps away and waves a wobbly O Dave back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt O Dave! He's out on his feet! Alexander rushes in and drops O Dave with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phoenix Alexander!
Phoenix Alexander tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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