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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Alford (ranked 6122 p4p, 4744 weight class) and Kai Majors (ranked 689 p4p, 609 weight class). Ernesto Alford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kai Majors's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernesto Alford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Majors!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors throws a poor cross that misses
and Alford counters with a nice body shot.
Majors misses with a combination
and Alford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Majors looks to throw a body kick
enabling Alford to counter with a crisp jab.
Alford dodges the punch combination from Majors.
Alford is looking to counter punch.
Kai Majors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majors closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alford cracks Majors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alford throws a series of punches but Majors moves out of range.
Alford lands with an uppercut that bounces Majors off the cage and back into range.
Majors looks to score with a jab to the body but Alford is just out of range.
Alford avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors stalks Alford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alford's face. Alford staggers backwards, shaken.
Ernesto Alford's cut is getting worse.
Majors throws a leg kick that misses.
Majors throws a leg kick
letting Alford counter with a right hand.
Majors thuds a left hand into Alford's body.
Majors throws a body punch but Alford moves out of range.
Majors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alford misses with a left hand
and Majors counters with a straight right hand.
Majors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Alford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Majors.
Alford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alford is able to avoid easily.
Majors looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alford tries to get out of the position.
Alford preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Majors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Majors drops an elbow to the side of Alford's head.
Alford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alford sees it coming and defends easily.
Majors looks winded!
Alford is trying to control but can't.
Majors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Majors tries to pass to full mount but Alford defends it.
Majors missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Majors is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alford sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Majors ducks under a wild hook from Alford.
Alford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Majors throws a head kick but Alford moves out of range.
It looked like Alford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Majors takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alford missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alford misses the jab.
Majors takes one to the side of the head.
Alford moves out of range of the body kick from Majors.
An attempted straight right counter from Alford misses the target.
Alford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Majors moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majors flicks out a counter leg kick but Alford steps away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majors throws a sloppy body shot
and Alford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Majors misses
and Alford counters with a straight right hand.
Majors rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Alford to counter with a crisp jab.
Alford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Alford there.
Majors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alford dips to his left and cracks Majors with an uppercut!
Majors needs to keep his hands up - Alford had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Alford as he connects with a hook.
Majors is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alford rather than just go for the knockout.
A cross from Alford lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors is looking to land body kicks.
Alford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Majors.
Alford lands a really nice looking cross but Majors seems unphased.
Alford misses with a double jab.
Majors shoots in looking for a takedown but Alford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Majors's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ernesto Alford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Majors is out of range.
Alford looks to land a body kick but Majors moved away.
Alford misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alford.
Alford scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Alford.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alford throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alford lands a jab.
Alford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alford misses with a hook.
Alford lands an overhand right.
Majors takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alford throws out a loose jab but Majors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majors tries a quick counter leg kick but Alford is wise to it.
Alford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Majors on the side of the head.
Alford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Majors has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majors throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alford counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Majors's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Majors throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alford thuds his right hand into Majors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Majors scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majors is defended easily by Alford.
Alford scores with a sloppy right hand. Majors should have avoided that one.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alford throws a jab but it's blocked by Majors.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Majors misses with a body shot
and Alford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Majors throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Alford counter with a right hand.
Majors moves away from the strike by Alford.
Majors throws a combination that misses
enabling Alford to counter with a crisp jab.
Alford throws a shot from downtown. Majors moves away and avoids it.
Majors fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Majors blocks a low kick nicely.
Alford scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Alford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Alford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alford throws a hook but Majors avoids it easily.
Alford throws an off balance right hand
and Majors counters with a two punch combo.
Majors slips under a jab from Alford.
Majors let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Alford misses.
Majors attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Majors.
Majors lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors throws a head kick that misses
and Alford counters with a left to the body.
Alford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Majors.
Ernesto Alford is winning the standup battle so far.
Majors is breathing heavily.
Alford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors misses with an uppercut
and Alford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Majors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majors on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kai Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alford with a hook.
Alford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Majors closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alford circles away.
Alford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majors.
Majors is looking for the big counter here.
Majors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alford throws a low kick, looking for Majors's leg but Majors calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Alford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majors can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors checks a leg kick.
Majors misses with the body kick
and Alford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majors.
Majors looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Majors slips a straight right by Alford.
Majors on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Majors counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Majors throws a jab but it's blocked by Alford.
A leg kick checked by Majors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Majors has his takedown stuffed
and Alford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alford takes a swing at Majors's ribcage but misses.
Alford looks to land a left hand but Majors moved out of range nicely.
Alford throws out a leg kick but Majors moves out of range and Alford only half commits.
A low kick from Majors is predictable there
letting Alford counter with a right hand.
Alford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors misses with a right hand
and Alford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alford misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alford lands a head shot.
Majors misses with a kick to the body
and Alford counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Alford misses.
Majors throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majors is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Majors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alford manages to avoid it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alford throws an off balance right hand
letting Majors counter with a right hand.
Alford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majors moves away.
Alford misses with a body shot.
Majors looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Majors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alford.
A telegraphed right hand from Alford misses the target.
Alford jabs Majors right on the nose. Majors blinks but takes it well.
Majors rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alford counters with a nice uppercut.
Alford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Majors misses with a takedown attempt
and Alford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ernesto Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Majors.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Alford.
Majors checks the leg kick.
Alford dips to his left and cracks Majors with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alford moves out of range of the leg kick from Majors.
Alford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Majors checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Majors doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Majors throws a leg kick but Alford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alford connects with a looping right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alford lands a head shot.
Majors on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alford.
Majors throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alford counters with a left to the body.
Alford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alford throws a leg kick but Majors checks it.
Alford throws the left hand but Majors avoids the punch easily.
Alford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Majors misses with a looping right.
Majors throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alford's waist but Alford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Majors off to one side.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majors throws out a counter right but Alford avoids it with no problem.
Majors throws out a leg kick but Alford moves out of range and Majors only half commits.
Alford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Majors walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Alford as he connects with a hook.
Alford lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alford clobbers Majors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Majors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alford cracks a nice hook into Majors's ribs.
Alford lands a really nice looking cross but Majors seems unphased.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Majors walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Majors has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Majors there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alford throws a solid leg kick but Majors takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alford.
Alford scores with a nice strike.
Majors checks a leg kick nicely.
Majors is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Alford.
Alford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Alford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Alford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Alford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alford ducks right into an uppercut from Majors.
Majors attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majors. Alford does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Alford misses the target.
Majors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alford.
Majors lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alford takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alford throws a chopping leg kick but Majors manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Majors misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Alford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Majors.
Alford throws a hook but Majors avoids it easily.
Majors was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alford takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alford misses with a looping right.
Alford throws a jab but it's blocked by Majors.
Alford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Majors thows a leg kick but Alford checks it
and Alford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alford dodges the punch combination from Majors.
A quick step to the side and Alford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Majors moves out of range of the strikes.
Majors slips a straight right by Alford.
A big left from Alford misses.
Alford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alford's corner calls for a 1-2. Alford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Alford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alford.
A leg kick checked by Alford.
A little feinted left hand from Alford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majors has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Alford finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Majors.
Alford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alford connects with a nice looking jab.
Alford misses the jab.
Alford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Majors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alford throws out a leg kick but Majors moves out of range and Alford only half commits.
A slow jab from Majors misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors moves out of range of the strikes.
Alford throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by Majors.
Majors tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alford defends well and Majors ends up having to push Alford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majors was well out of range. Poor timing from Alford.
Majors takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alford misses with a low kick.
Alford tests Majors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Alford finds it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alford connects with the punch.
Alford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Majors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alford lands a nice hook to Majors's body. Majors takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alford lands with a nice body punch.
Alford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Alford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majors.
A low kick from Majors is predictable there
and Alford counters with a nice body shot.
Majors takes one to the chin there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alford scores with a jab. Majors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Majors defending well as Alford loads up on a big left hand.
Alford connects with a right hand. Majors shakes it off.
Nice shot by Alford.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Majors moves out of range of the strikes.
Alford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alford tries to bum rush Majors with a series of wild strikes but Majors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majors with a poor takedown
and Alford counters with a straight right hand.
Majors slips under a jab.
Majors needs to keep his hands up - Alford had a free shot at his head there.
Majors takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Majors moves away from the strike by Alford.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Alford does it's job there.
Majors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alford.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alford scores with the left hand. Majors knows he should have avoided that one.
Alford tests Majors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alford jabs Majors right on the nose. Majors blinks but takes it well.
Alford with a jab.
Alford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Majors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Alford counter with a right hand.
Majors misses with a low kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Alford.
Alford lands a nice shot that snaps Majors's head back.
Alford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Majors backs up against the cage.
Alford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Majors avoids the body shot from Alford.
Majors lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alford throws a leg kick but Majors sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majors is looking to slow Alford down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Alford clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Alford's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alford lands with a right hand.
Majors dives in for a single leg takedown but Alford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Majors throws a combination that misses
and Alford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alford looks to land a right hand but Majors moved out of range.
Jab by Alford.
Majors throws a leg kick but Alford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majors manages to avoid it.
Majors is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alford checks a leg kick.
Majors is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alford misses with an uppercut. Majors saw that one coming.
Alford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alford wants to land a leg kick but Majors is out of range.
Alford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majors at a distance.
Alford throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alford avoids the head kick by Majors.
Majors takes one to the side of the head.
Alford scores with a nice head shot.
Alford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alford lands a nice hook to Majors's body. Majors takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alford throws a hook but Majors avoids it easily.
Majors misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Majors.
Alford throws a jab but it's blocked by Majors.
Majors appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Majors is looking to chop away at Alford's legs.
Alford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alford connects with the punch.
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!
Alford throws a low kick but Majors avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majors.
Majors is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Majors swings for the body but Alford moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alford lands with a right hand.
Alford misses with a low kick.
Alford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Majors swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alford's corner calls for a 1-2. Alford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alford lands a nice shot to the body.
Alford connects with a looping right hand.
Majors wants to slow Alford down by chopping away at his legs.
Alford lands a right hook to the body.
Alford scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alford misses with a wild body shot.
Majors unleashes a big counter combination but Alford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alford throws a hook but Majors avoids it easily.
Majors moves out of range as Alford strikes.
Majors will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Majors misses
and Alford counters with a stiff right hand.
Alford dips to his left and cracks Majors with an uppercut!
Alford looks to land a right hand but Majors moved out of range.
Alford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Majors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alford leaves Majors with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alford catches Majors with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alford throws a shot from downtown. Majors moves away and avoids it.
Alford stuffs the takedown attempt from Majors. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Ernesto Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Majors.
Alford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Majors throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alford with a hook.
Alford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Majors ducks right into an uppercut from Alford.
Majors takes one on the button.
Alford's corner calls for a 1-2. Alford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Majors eats them both and turns towards Alford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Alford misses.
Majors misses with a combination
and Alford counters with a right hand to the body.
Alford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Majors blocks the low kick.
Majors with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alford to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Majors.
Alford lands a nice hook to Majors's body. Majors takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Majors with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Majors.
Alford tries to land a leg kick but Majors saw it coming and moves away.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Alford scores with a decent looking hook.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majors walks into a straight right hand from Alford.
Alford throws a series of punches but Majors avoids them all with ease.
Majors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alford.
Majors throws a head kick but Alford moves out of range.
Majors doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Majors has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alford finds it's way round the side to connect with Majors's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors slips a straight right by Alford.
Alford throws a lazy right hand but Majors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Majors checks a low kick from Alford.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Majors tenderised Alford's leg. Alford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alford misses with the combination.
Alford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Majors throws a low kick but Alford moves out of range easily.
It looked like Alford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Majors.
Majors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alford tests Majors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Majors in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Alford had his way with Kai Majors in that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Alford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Majors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alford throws a big shot that misses.
Alford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Majors throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Alford counter with a right hand.
Majors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majors. Alford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Majors does no damage.
Alford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alford counters with a stiff right hand.
Majors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majors is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alford misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors throws a leg kick
and Alford counters with a nice uppercut.
Majors thows a leg kick but Alford checks it
and Alford counters with a nice uppercut.
Majors looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Majors moves out of range of the strikes.
Alford tried to score with a low kick but Majors checks it.
Majors misses with a double jab
and Alford counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Alford.
Majors moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alford throws a nice looking combination but Majors bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alford throws an overhand right that lands on Majors's shoulder, as Majors tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Alford coming out on top.
Alford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majors.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majors. Alford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alford is looking to counter punch.
Majors looks to score with a jab to the body but Alford is just out of range.
Alford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alford scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors tries to land a leg kick but Alford saw it coming and moves away.
Alford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alford misses with a body kick.
Majors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alford counters with a straight right hand.
Alford connects with a right hand. Majors shakes it off.
Alford lands a jab.
Alford thuds a left hand into Majors's body.
Majors throws a leg kick but Alford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majors circles away quickly and effectively.
Alford scores with a hook.
Alford scores with a hook to the body. Majors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alford, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Majors there as he acknowledges the shot.
Majors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Majors was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Majors throws a front kick aimed at Alford's knee but Alford avoids it well.
A slow jab from Majors misses its intended target.
Alford is looking for a counter combo.
Alford thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majors uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alford.
Majors throws a body punch but Alford moves out of range.
Alford misses with a body shot.
Alford with a jab.
Alford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Majors's head.
Alford blocks the body kick.
Alford throws a good cross that connects.
Alford lands with a shot to the body.
Alford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Majors's hands.
Majors moves out of range as Alford strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majors tries to move into range but Alford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Majors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alford thows a leg kick but Majors checks it
and Majors counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alford lands with a nice combination. Majors backs away looking to recover.
Majors defending well as Alford loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Alford blocks the low kick.
Majors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alford.
Majors is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from Alford misses.
A jab lands there for Alford.
Alford throws a lazy right hand but Majors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Majors feints a counter leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Alford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Majors fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alford is out of range.
Alford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Majors unleashes a big counter combination but Alford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alford slips a jab and a cross from Majors.
Alford looks to land a right hand but Majors moved out of range.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Alford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Majors. Majors circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Alford misses its intended target.
Majors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Majors throws a sloppy head kick and Alford moves out of range easily.
Alford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alford lands a nice shot that snaps Majors's head back.
Alford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by Alford there.
A telegraphed right hand from Alford misses the target.
Alford dodges the punch combination from Majors.
Alford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ernesto Alford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Majors 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Majors with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alford to score with a decent uppercut.
Majors misses with a double jab
and Alford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Majors takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Alford.
Majors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alford swinging wildly here.
Kai Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Alford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Alford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alford, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ernesto Alford!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ernesto Alford!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ernesto Alford!
Ernesto Alford wins by unanimous decision!
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