PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samo Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hong
vs
Alexander

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samo Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcellus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
Hong throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Jab from Hong.

Alexander pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander has Hong pressed against the cage, preventing Hong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hong working hard to break the clinch.

Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander tries to clinch but Hong is having none of it.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Hong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong avoids the body shot from Alexander.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Hong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander keeps control of Hong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hong is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
Hong is trying to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling him.
Hong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong scores with a jab to the body.
Hong throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Hong is breathing heavily.

Alexander rushes Hong and presses him up against the cage.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Hong. Those never looked like landing.

Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander moves out of range as Hong strikes.

Alexander pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander works on Hong's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexander.
Hong blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander pushes Hong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexander throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Alexander.
Alexander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Good body shot from Alexander.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alexander just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hong's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hong rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Hong.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hong takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Samo Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Alexander moves into the clinch.
Hong prevents a body shot from Alexander.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong blocks an elbow strike from Alexander.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hong backwards.

Hong breaks the clinch.
Alexander throws a right hand that Hong ducks under and follows up with a left that Hong also avoids with ease.

Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Hong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hong blocks the elbow strike.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Hong has double underhooks.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hong's efforts to push away.
Alexander is leaning against Hong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander is leaning against Hong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong working hard to break the clinch.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hong blocks the elbow strike.
Alexander pushes off an throws an elbow but Hong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is leaning against Hong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Alexander.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
Marcellus Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hong's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander pushes Hong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong is trying to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Alexander has Hong pressed against the cage, preventing Hong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hong lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Hong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Hong.
Alexander lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Hong tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Alexander tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hong breaks the clinch.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Hong's head.
Alexander scores with a nice strike.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander tries to clinch up.

Alexander moves into the clinch.
Samo Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hong.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hong tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander misses with an elbow strike.
Hong working hard to break the clinch.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong wants to break free but Alexander has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.

Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hong punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Hong's ribs.
Hong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alexander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Hong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Hong missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander wants to counter with a clinch but Hong pushes him away.
Hong slips under a jab from Alexander.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hong misses with some punches.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
Hong is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Marcellus Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Alexander!