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Event:
Island Gods
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Alexander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hendricks drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Hendricks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Hendricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks 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.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hendricks misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Alexander counters by clinching up. #T1#
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander stalling.
Hendricks jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
Hendricks with a poor takedown
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcellus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendricks should have avoided that one.
Hendricks seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Alexander shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hendricks is backing up but Alexander catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hendricks covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Alexander Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Alexander!
In his post fight interview, Marcellus Alexander gave a big smile as he said 'Deus Vault! In hoc signo vinces! Noone can withstand the wrath of god!'.
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Event:
Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fidence.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fidence was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
A left lands for Fidence.
Alexander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fidence makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcellus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fidence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fidence. That snapped Alexander's head back.
#ROC#
Alexander is rocked!
Fidence drops Alexander with a huge uppercut! Alexander drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fidence is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Con Fidence!
Con Fidence 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.
Marcellus Alexander was interviewed post fight and said 'Today I turned the other cheek, but I will rise again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Radovovic moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Radovovic clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
Radovovic is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander stalling.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Radovovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Radovovic's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Radovovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Radovovic thuds his right hand into Alexander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radovovic moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovovic misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Radovovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Radovovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Radovovic staying out of range there.
Radovovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Radovovic.
#CL2#
Radovovic closes the distance and clinches.
Radovovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duzsco Radovovic.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Radovovic.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander slows down the pace here.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Radovovic's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Radovovic looks winded!
Radovovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Radovovic or not.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexander leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Alexander.
Radovovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexander.
Radovovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovovic.
Alexander presses Radovovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander is working Radovovic over against the cage.#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radovovic manages to avoid it.#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
Radovovic is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Radovovic's ribcage. Radovovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexander.#T4#
Radovovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander stalls. #BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander cracks Radovovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Alexander misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Radovovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Radovovic slips a jab from Alexander.
Radovovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Alexander lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Alexander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Radovovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radovovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Radovovic working aggressively here.
Alexander lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Duzsco Radovovic has been cut.#BC#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Radovovic drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Alexander slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Radovovic is looking for a takedown.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Alexander works on Radovovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcellus Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Radovovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duzsco Radovovic.
Radovovic is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Alexander finds it's way through Radovovic's defenses. #CL2#
Radovovic moves into the clinch.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards. #BC#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radovovic scores with a jab to the head.
Radovovic misses with a double jab.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radovovic.
#CL#
Alexander has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Radovovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Radovovic up against the cage.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Radovovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Radovovic.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Radovovic.
Alexander has Radovovic pushed against the cage.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Radovovic takes a shot to the head.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Radovovic's takedown attempt.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Radovovic's ribcage. Radovovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander pushes Radovovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radovovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovovic.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Radovovic's defenses.
Radovovic can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander has Radovovic pressed against the cage.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander presses Radovovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Radovovic backwards.
Alexander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Alexander.
Alexander avoiding damage.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radovovic is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Alexander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duzsco Radovovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Alexander forces Radovovic back against the cage and clinches.
Radovovic has Alexander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander stalling against the cage.
Alexander slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcellus Alexander.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Marcellus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Radovovic moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander digs a right hand into Radovovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radovovic's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Radovovic pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duzsco Radovovic.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander taking a breather.
Radovovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander stalls.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radovovic can do to turn this around?#T1#
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Radovovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
Alexander pushes Radovovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radovovic takes a shot to the head.
Radovovic letting Alexander take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander pushes Radovovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander has Radovovic pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Alexander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alexander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcellus Alexander.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Radovovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radovovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovovic blocks a jab.
Radovovic staying out of range there.
Radovovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radovovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duzsco Radovovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander jabs at Radovovic's body.
Radovovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radovovic manages to avoid it.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovovic is just out of range.
Duzsco Radovovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Radovovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Radovovic connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radovovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Radovovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Radovovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radovovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duzsco Radovovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander throws a body punch but Radovovic moves out of range. #CL#
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Alexander has Radovovic pushed against the cage.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Radovovic avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
#T4#
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
Radovovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radovovics head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Alexander.
Radovovic can't break the clinch.
Radovovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcellus Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radovovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Radovovic throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander tries to bum rush Radovovic with a series of wild strikes but Radovovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radovovic misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Alexander!
Post fight, Marcellus Alexander stared into the camera and said 'Deus Vault! In hoc signo vinces! Noone can withstand the wrath of god!'.
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Event:
LIA 10: I Got A Rash, Man
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a series of punches but Cutolo avoids them all with ease.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Cutolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cutolo tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutolo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
#T1#
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Cutolo.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo scores with a hook to the body.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Cutolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A short left from Cutolo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutolo's elbow.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo lands a body punch.
Cutolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A short right from Cutolo.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cutolo.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cutolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Cutolo lands a big right hand that drops Alexander! The killer instinct kicks in and Cutolo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cutolo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Mattaglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mattaglia throws a big counter combination but Alexander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Mattaglia moves away and avoids it.
Mattaglia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mattaglia is looking to clinch.
Mattaglia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mattaglia pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mattaglia tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mattaglia backwards.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Mattaglia has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander dodges an elbow strike from Mattaglia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Alexander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mattaglia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mattaglia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.#T1#
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mattaglia.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
A short right from Mattaglia.
Mattaglia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mattaglia tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander is trying to force a seperation but Mattaglia has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mattaglia is breathing heavily.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander pushes Mattaglia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander works on Mattaglia's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Alexander has had enough of the clinch but Mattaglia keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander cracks Mattaglia with a nice body shot.
Mattaglia prevents Alexander from breaking the clinch.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Alexander.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander gets through Mattaglia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch but Mattaglia keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander pushes Mattaglia up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Alexander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Mattaglia takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Bob Mattaglia has been cut.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mattaglia backwards.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
Alexander cracks Mattaglia with a nice body shot.
Alexander pushes Mattaglia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alexander just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mattaglia's brow.
Alexander lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattaglia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.#T4#
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mattaglia.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander cracks Mattaglia with a nice body shot.
Alexander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mattaglia or not.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Mattaglia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alexander throws a right and a left that Mattaglia avoids nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexander.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander digs a right hand into Mattaglia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mattaglia's gas tank.
Mattaglia has Alexander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mattaglia jumps guard but Alexander stands there with Mattaglia around his waist. Mattaglia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Mattaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is leaning against Mattaglia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alexander throws an elbow but misses.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander presses Mattaglia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Good body shot from Alexander.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexander digs a right hand into Mattaglia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mattaglia's gas tank.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mattaglia blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander gets through Mattaglia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Good body shot from Alexander.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Alexander presses Mattaglia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mattaglia has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mattaglia avoids the elbow strike from Alexander, against the cage.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexander is leaning against Mattaglia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexander presses Mattaglia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Alexander.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.#ROC2#
Mattaglia is rocked!#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Mattaglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Mattaglia is looking to close the distance but Alexander sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Mattaglia crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Mattaglia is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcellus Alexander!
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Event:
Blood, Sweat, and Beer
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Fidence.
Fidence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fidence throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook but Fidence blocks it.
Fidence was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Fidence counters with a nice body kick.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fidence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Fidence misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Fidence circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Fidence.#ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!
Fidence ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Alexander's jaw. Alexander's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Fidence does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Con Fidence!
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Event:
Blood In The Water
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Alexander pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.
Maia looks winded!
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Damian Maia has been cut.
Alexander cracks Maia with a nice body shot.#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Maia avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Alexander lands a body shot.
#CL#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Maia 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!
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Alexander.
Alexander gets through Maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Alexander presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Alexander pushes Maia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maia takes a shot to the head.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maia.
Alexander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Maia is rocked!
Maia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Alexander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Maia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Maia seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander punishes Maia's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcellus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.#TD2#
Alexander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Maia pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alexander trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
#SUB2#
Alexander is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Maia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maia uses his free foot to push down on Alexander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alexander.
Alexander tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away. #SUB2#
Maia is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Maia extends the arm and Alexander is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Maia!
A victorious Damian Maia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Island Icons
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander lands with a right hand.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Alexander rushes Ontario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander tries to work over Ontario's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ontario lands with a short shot to the head.
Ontario prevents a body shot from Alexander.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander misses with a hook.#CL#
Alexander rushes Ontario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander tries to work over Ontario's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Ontario shrugs off. #T1#
Alexander tries a body shot but Ontario blocks it.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Ontario tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Ontario drops back down to his feet.
Alexander tries to work over Ontario's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ontario jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexander walks away with a smile on his face. Ontario gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Ontario.
Ontario let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ontario backwards.
Alexander gets through Ontario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ontario tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ontario pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Ontario counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander tries a body shot but Ontario blocks it.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ontario scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ontario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ontario fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcellus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ontario.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ontario moves away.
Marcellus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Alexander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ontario takes a shot to the head.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Ontario is rocked!
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Ontario controls his hands.
#T3#
Alexander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ontario or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ontario is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Ontario.
Ontario blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander pushes Ontario back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Ontario.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Ontario blocking some punches.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Ontario tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Ontario drops back down to his feet.
Ontario looks winded!
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Ontario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ontario seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Alexander.
Ontario misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ontario blocks a jab.
Ontario fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Ontario moves away and avoids it.
Ontario misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Ontario in a clinch.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Ontario trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ontario into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ontario with a big uppercut! Ontario tries to clinch up but Alexander pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ontario to the mat! Ontario covers up and Alexander unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcellus Alexander!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC#
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.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
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.
#BC#
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. #T2#
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.#CL2#
Alexander rushes Hong and presses him up against the cage.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Hong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Hong. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
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.#CL2#
Alexander pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Hong prevents a body shot from Alexander. #T1#
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. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
Hong lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
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. #BC#
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.#CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Samo Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.
#BC#
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. #T4#
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.
#CL2#
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!
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