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Event:
Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.#TD#
Alexander dives in and scores a takedown into Defoe's guard.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Defoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom.
Defoe working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alexander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Defoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Alexander is looking to counter the offense by Defoe and move into the clinch.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Alexander is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Defoe.
Alexander shoots and misses
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe misses with a looping left.#TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Defoe on his heels. He'll look to pass Defoe's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Defoe kicks Alexander off and gets to his feet.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe slips under a jab from Alexander.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away.
Alexander with a poor takedown
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Alexander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Defoe manages to circle out of the way.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.#CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Alexander wants the takedown. Defoe is fighting it off but Alexander persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Defoe's guard against the cage.
Alexander is standing up over Defoe. Defoe looks to escape but Alexander dives into side control.
#REVB#
Alexander controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Defoe is not content to let Alexander control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Defoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alexander taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexander.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A big left from Defoe misses.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Defoe had a free shot at his head there.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Defoe against the cage.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Defoe is working Alexander over against the cage.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Defoe.
Alexander misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Defoe jabs at Alexander's body.
Nice body kick there by Defoe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexander on the side of the head. #CL#
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Alexander. Alexander maintains the clinch.
Defoe gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Defoe after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Defoe breaks the clinch.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe slips a straight right by Alexander.
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.
Alexander tries to clinch but Defoe moves away
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Alexander walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Defoe! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 12
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Alexander is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wieczorek's half guard.#ES2#
Wieczorek kicks Alexander off and gets back to his feet.
Wieczorek misses with a hook.
Wieczorek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wieczorek throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Wieczorek throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wieczorek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wieczorek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A big left from Wieczorek misses.
Alexander is looking to counter the offense by Wieczorek and move into the clinch.
Wieczorek lands a right hook to the body.
Wieczorek throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Wieczorek throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wieczorek has time to react.
Wieczorek misses with the combination.
Wieczorek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander moves out of range as Wieczorek strikes.
Alexander wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Wieczorek pushes him off.#T2##CL#
Wieczorek tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wieczorek working aggressively here.
Wieczorek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Wieczorek is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexander keeps control of Wieczorek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wieczorek misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Alexander.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wieczorek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wieczorek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wieczorek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wieczorek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wieczorek blocks an uppercut.
Wieczorek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T3#
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Wieczorek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wieczorek misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Wieczorek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Wieczorek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexander with a body shot.
Wieczorek throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Wieczorek misses with a hook
#CL#
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
Wieczorek wants to stall.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
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.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Alexander gets through Wieczorek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wieczorek throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Alexander taking a breather.
Wieczorek prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Wieczorek can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Wieczorek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wieczorek lands a jab to the head.
Wieczorek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Wieczorek measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Alexander! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Lukasz Wieczorek thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerfeldt throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Akerfeldt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerfeldt taking a breather.
Akerfeldt is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Akerfeldt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerfeldt.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Akerfeldt blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Akerfeldt jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zane Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.#BC2#
Akerfeldt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Alexander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akerfeldt's guard.#ES2#
Akerfeldt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Akerfeldt has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Alexander misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akerfeldt. #TD2#
Akerfeldt jumps guard.
Akerfeldt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akerfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander is working Akerfeldt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Akerfeldt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is looking for a triangle here but Alexander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Akerfeldt on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Akerfeldt is looking for a sweep.
Alexander is staying tight to Akerfeldt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Akerfeldt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexander's best efforts.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Akerfeldt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander content to control rather than advance.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Akerfeldt gets full guard.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexander defends well.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Akerfeldt keeps moving.
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerfeldt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt has an active guard here but Alexander has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Alexander is trying to control the action in half guard but Akerfeldt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akerfeldt punching from the bottom.
Alexander trying to control the action but Akerfeldt is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Akerfeldt trying to control here.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Akerfeldt's hands, connecting with Akerfeldt's forehead.
Alexander is thwarting Akerfeldt's attempts to control the position.
Alexander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akerfeldt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akerfeldt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zane Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akerfeldt swinging wildly here.
Akerfeldt falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Alexander moves into the clinch.
Akerfeldt trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akerfeldt into the cage.#BC2#
Akerfeldt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Akerfeldt manages to break the clinch.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akerfeldt but Akerfeldt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerfeldt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexander scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Akerfeldt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akerfeldt slips a straight right by Alexander.#CL#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Akerfeldt 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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Akerfeldt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander is leaning against Akerfeldt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Akerfeldt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Akerfeldt stalling the fight.
Akerfeldt jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akerfeldt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2##BC2#
Akerfeldt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akerfeldt misses with an uppercut.
Akerfeldt looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.#CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Akerfeldt's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander tries to work over Akerfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Akerfeldt is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zane Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.#T3#
Akerfeldt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Akerfeldt is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akerfeldt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akerfeldt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Akerfeldt takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Alexander gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akerfeldt regains guard.
#SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akerfeldt trying to control the position.
Alexander with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Akerfeldt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akerfeldt's head.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt is looking for a triangle but Alexander pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander slips nicely into half guard.
Alexander stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Alexander dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Akerfeldt shoots in.#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Akerfeldt jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerfeldt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerfeldt can do to turn this around?
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Akerfeldt throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Akerfeldt jumps guard and drags Alexander to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Akerfeldt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexander defends it easily.#T1#
Alexander connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexander content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
Zane Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander connects with a couple of short punches.
Akerfeldt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akerfeldt stops Alexander from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Akerfeldt throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely. #SU2#
Akerfeldt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Akerfeldt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerfeldt misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Alexander darts in and clinches Akerfeldt up against the cage.
Akerfeldt looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Akerfeldt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zane Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akerfeldt manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Akerfeldt.
#T4#
Akerfeldt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bjorn Akerfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerfeldt, which made it look bad.
Bjorn Akerfeldt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Akerfeldt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt working the head and body with strikes.
Bjorn Akerfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt trying to work for an americana but Alexander has managed to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Akerfeldt.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Alexander!
Zane Alexander decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Bryant throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range. #TD#
Alexander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bryant to the ground. Alexander is now in Bryant's guard.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bryant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom. #T1#
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander working some strikes from top position.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Bryant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander postures up in Bryant's guard and throws a big left but Bryant blocks it.
Alexander is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryant's head.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
Alexander won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Alexander postures up in Bryant's guard and throws a big left but Bryant blocks it.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
Alexander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target. #T3#
Bryant jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bobby Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Bryant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant misses with a left hand #TD#
and Alexander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexander.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexander with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Alexander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryant working a defensive guard here.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses. Bryant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexander's guard. Nice move by Bryant!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but instead Alexander has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bryant is looking to sweep but instead, Alexander has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Alexander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Alexander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexander.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Alexander trying to control the action but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant is trying to escape the position but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bryant for as long as he can get away with.
Bryant is looking for a sweep.
Alexander controlling from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bryant defending against the ground and pound.
Bryant tries to bench press Alexander off him but Alexander keeps the position.
Alexander fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Bryant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Alexander crashes against the mat.
Bryant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alexander cracks Bryant with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Bryant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Alexander postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexander scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bryant to see if he's OK.
Zane Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander landing strikes.
Alexander looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bryant is avoiding damage well.
Alexander throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alexander in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bryant dodges the ground and pound from Alexander.
Bryant is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bryant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Alexander creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Alexander stands up and beckons Bryant to his feet.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Alexander dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Alexander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexander.
Bryant is looking to stand back up but Alexander counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bryant. #REVB#
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander lands a nice short elbow.
Bryant is looking to control Alexander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bryant avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander passes to side control.
Alexander landing strikes. #T1#
Alexander misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexander wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy.
Bryant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bryant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bryant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alexander working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bobby Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alexander slows the pace down.
Alexander cracks Bryant with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander is putting a hurting on Bryant here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alexander throws an elbow but Bryant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bryant taking a bit of punishment here - Alexander scoring with strikes.
Alexander is working Bryant over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Alexander trying to control the position but Bryant is working away.
The strikes coming from Alexander are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alexander throws an elbow but Bryant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alexander working the ground and pound.
Zane Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexander wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander happy to just control the position for now.
Alexander advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Alexander controlling the pace for now.
Alexander has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Alexander!
In his post fight interview, Zane Alexander started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexander is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lodinkinni is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Lodinkinni is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lodinkinni down to the mat. Lodinkinni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodinkinni connects with a right hand. Alexander shakes it off.
Lodinkinni throws a one two combo.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lodinkinni is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Lodinkinni circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodinkinni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and Lodinkinni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lodinkinni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander moves forwards but Lodinkinni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Lodinkinni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lodinkinni continues to drive forward.
Lodinkinni throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander attempts a counter takedown but Lodinkinni avoids it well and moves away.
Lodinkinni has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lodinkinni counters with a two punch combo.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodinkinni shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexander eats them both and turns towards Lodinkinni to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Alexander got wobbled bad by a big combination! Lodinkinni presses forward with punches and knees until Alexander stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Alexander closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
A very excited looking Orvar Odd Lodinkinni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloode misses with a straight left.
Bloode throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Bloode's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Bloode.
Bloode lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Bloode. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Bloode connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloode sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alexander takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloode's head.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloode's head. #T1#
Bloode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Alexander is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bloode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bloode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bloode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander wants to stand but Bloode is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Bloode #TD2#
and Alexander decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bloode's guard.#T2#
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bloode has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alexander is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bloode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bloode seems keen to control Alexander's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Alexander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloode.
Bloode throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bloode defends it well.
Bloode tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Bloode looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bloode tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloode throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bloode is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Alexander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bloode won't allow Alexander to pass to mount. #T4#
Alexander thows a huge punch but Bloode dodges it nicely.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bloode defending well though.
Bloode tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg.
Alexander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Alexander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloode wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Alexander dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bloode throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bloode is trying to control but can't.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloode's head.
Alexander wants to control but Bloode is keeping him busy.
Alexander is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bloode wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bloode trying to hold on to Alexander's head to control him but Alexander postures up.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Bloode dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Alexander trying to control the action but Bloode is working from the bottom.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bloode moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Bloode is predictable there #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander throws a strike but Bloode rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Bloode is having none of it. #T2#
Alexander controlling Bloode's posture.
Bloode stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Bloode postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexander has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bloode seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bloode defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bloode sprawls well. Bloode wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Choctaw Bloode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Alexander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloode looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloode with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bloode with a nice calf kick.
Bloode buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloode lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.
Bloode tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloode lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zane Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Bloode.
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bloode stuffs the takedown.
Bloode gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Bloode fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexander throws a strike but Bloode avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander postures up in Bloode's guard and throws a big left but Bloode blocks it. #T1#
Alexander throws a big elbow that misses.
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bloode works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Bloode blocks nicely.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Bloode keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bloode throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloode throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a single leg into guard. Bloode didn't expect that.
Alexander throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloode has wrist control.#T2#
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloode wants to control but Alexander passes easily into half guard.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Bloode dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Alexander.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Bloode dodges it nicely.
Bloode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Zane Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Alexander throws a strike but Bloode avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Zane Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bloode scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a single leg into guard. Bloode didn't expect that.
Alexander showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Choctaw Bloode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alexander is continuing to stall.
Bloode wants to hit a sweep here but Alexander passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bloode there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Alexander!
Zane Alexander thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC S01 RD6 A
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Alexander gets a clinch.
Panda 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 shot to the body.
Panda can't break the clinch.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Panda's takedown attempt.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Panda's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furious Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda tries to break free but Alexander pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Panda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've been hearing reports that Panda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alexander prevents Panda from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Alexander prevents Panda from breaking the clinch.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Panda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Panda is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alexander.
Panda wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
Panda is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Panda is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexander's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Panda tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Panda tries to break free but Alexander pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Panda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Panda's takedown attempt.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Alexander prevents Panda from breaking the clinch.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Panda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Panda wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Alexander is working Panda over against the cage.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panda managing to block the knees to the body from Alexander.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander prevents the takedown attempt.
#KD2#
Alexander lands a big right hand that sends Panda to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Panda! #ROC2#
Panda is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Furious Panda has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Oh Panda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexander tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexander is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Panda tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Panda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexander throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panda looking to control.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexander trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Furious Panda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Panda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Panda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Panda has Alexander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furious Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Zane Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panda tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
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 throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Alexander tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Panda takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander prevents Panda from breaking the clinch.
Panda goes for a takedown attempt but Alexander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Panda working hard to break the clinch.
Alexander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander dips a shoulder and cracks Panda with a mighty uppercut! Panda falls back against the cage and Alexander unloads with a barrage of strikes! Panda is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alexander screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Alexander!
Zane Alexander thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD5 A
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Demirovic tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demirovic sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Demirovic clinches with his opponent.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Demirovic is defending well.
Demirovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demirovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Demirovic.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Demirovic after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demirovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Alexander has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Demirovic uses from the top position.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demirovic is one step ahead there.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demirovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirovic advances to half guard. #T1#
Demirovic wants to get back to his feet.
Demirovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Demirovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Demirovic controlling him for the moment.
Alexander lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demirovic pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Demirovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demirovic wants to stand up but Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Demirovic blocks nicely.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexander being controlled here momentarily.
Demirovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Demirovic's guard. #T3#
Alexander is keen to just control but Demirovic is a slippery customer.
Demirovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demirovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander throwing shots but Demirovic is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Demirovic's temple.
Demirovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demirovic is positioning himself well to prevent Alexander advancing to mount.
Alexander throws a strike but Demirovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexander postures up in Demirovic's guard and throws a big left but Demirovic blocks it.
Demirovic keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander stands and throws Demirovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexander working the ground and pound but Demirovic is defending the strikes.
Alexander is putting a hurting on Demirovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Demirovic struggling a bit here.
Alexander throws a strike aimed at the side of Demirovic's head but Demirovic avoids it well.
Demirovic wants to control but Alexander postures up.
Alexander scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Demirovic to see if he's OK.
Demirovic is not content to let Alexander control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander tries to move to mount but Demirovic blocks the move with his legs.
Demirovic wants to control but Alexander postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Demirovic misses the target.
Alexander drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demirovic sprawls and moves away.
Demirovic tries to clinch but Alexander moves away #TD#
and Alexander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexander.
Demirovic wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Demirovic keeps moving.
Alexander is really struggling to control Demirovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Demirovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demirovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Demirovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexander in the domination position with Demirovic hanging on.#T1#
Alexander taking a breather here.
The strikes coming from Alexander are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Demirovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexander wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexander staying calm.
Alexander gets to mount! Demirovic was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Demirovic can't escape the position.
Alexander scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Demirovic?
Demirovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Demirovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alexander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#
It looks like Hamza Demirovic has been cut.
Alexander looking to finish with strikes here!
Alexander sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alexander throwing strikes here but Demirovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Demirovic is bucking up trying to escape but Alexander cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexander there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Alexander there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alexander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Demirovic working to try and regain half guard.
Alexander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alexander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Alexander throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Demirovic because Alexander loaded up on that one.
Alexander looking to finish with strikes here!
Alexander throwing strikes here but Demirovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demirovic can do to turn this around?
Alexander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Demirovic looks a forlorn figure.
Alexander with the ground and pound from mount.
Demirovic tries to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Demirovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alexander scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Demirovic?
#ROC#
Demirovic is rocked!
Alexander lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Demirovic is still in real trouble! Can Alexander finish him?
Demirovic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alexander loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Demirovic scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Alexander land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Alexander stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Alexander!
A victorious Zane Alexander 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:
AWC S01 RD4 B
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Vernon misses. #TD2#
Alexander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Alexander seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alexander postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexander in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alexander landing strikes.
Vernon wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Check out the look on Alexander's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alexander throws a strike aimed at the side of Vernon's head but Vernon avoids it well.
Vernon wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Alexander are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vernon's coaches at Wookies Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alexander working the ground and pound but Vernon is defending the strikes.
Vernon is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Alexander scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Vernon wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is dominant here and he's now got Vernon's back!
Alexander misses with an elbow to the head.
Alexander scores with punches to the body.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vernon covers up after that shot from Alexander.
Alexander is looking to control Vernon but Vernon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alexander controls the action.
Vernon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Alexander.
Vernon trying to get back to his feet but Alexander is in full control for now.
Alexander connects with a big shot to the side of Vernon's head.
Vernon wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander struggling to land strikes to the head as Vernon covers up. #T2#
I would not like to be Vernon right now.
Alexander thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Alexander throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vernon could be in trouble here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon is trying to get back to his feet but Alexander has full control of the position and if anything, Vernon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alexander lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Alexander.
Alexander lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ES#
Vernon manages to stand up with Alexander still on his back. Eventually Alexander drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD2#
Alexander gets the takedown into side control.
Vernon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vernon!
Alexander is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Alexander looking to finish Vernon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vernon!
Vernon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Alexander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vernon looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Vernon has been cut.
Alexander unloading with bombs!#CUT2#
Finn Vernon's cut is getting worse.
Vernon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexander tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alexander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Vernon is rocked!
Alexander postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vernon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vernon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Alexander!
A relieved looking Zane Alexander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD3 A
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Singh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Singh's guard.#ES2#
Singh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Alexander shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Singh's hands, connecting with Singh's forehead.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely.
Alexander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Singh's hands, connecting with Singh's forehead.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Alexander tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Singh!
Alexander thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alexander sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alexander throws some wild stikes that Singh manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Singh?
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alexander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Singh is in a horrible position here. Alexander smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexander lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander working the ground and pound effectively.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Alexander connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alexander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexander raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alexander unloads with some shots from mount but Singh bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alexander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alexander lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
Alexander lands a big shot there that rocks Singh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alexander raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alexander looking to finish Singh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Singh!
Alexander dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Singh is rocked!#T3#
Alexander raining down shots from the mount!
Singh is still in real trouble! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Singh wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Alexander celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Alexander!
Zane Alexander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD2 B
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Smakatron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander wants to counter the offense by Smakatron and move into the clinch position.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
Smakatron throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Alexander are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alexander throws an elbow but Smakatron slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Alexander seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smakatron defending against the ground and pound.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smakatron is trying to control Alexander's posture but Alexander avoids it.
Smakatron is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smakatron defending against the ground and pound.
Smakatron is trying to improve his position.
Smakatron defending against the ground and pound.
Smakatron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smakatron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smakatron keeps working.
Alexander sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smakatron is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alexander sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smakatron is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smakatron avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexander.
Smakatron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smakatron tries to get out of the position.
Alexander working the body and head with strikes.
Smakatron stops Alexander from passing to mount. #T2#
Alexander trying to control the action but Smakatron is working from the bottom.
Smakatron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexander.
Alexander throws a strike aimed at the side of Smakatron's head but Smakatron avoids it well.
Alexander cracks Smakatron with a big elbow.
Alexander working the ground and pound.
Alexander scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smakatron struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smakatron keeps working.
Alexander passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smakatron!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smakatron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Alexander there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alexander throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smakatron tries to lock up and control but Alexander gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexander misses with a head shot.
Smakatron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Alexander unloads with some shots from mount but Smakatron bucks and avoids them well.
Smakatron working to try and regain half guard.
Smakatron tries to hold on but Alexander postures up.
Smakatron is bucking up trying to escape but Alexander cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smakatron wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexander.
Alexander working Smakatron over with strikes here.
Smakatron wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alexander.
Alexander dominating with strikes here.#T4#
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 landing strikes from the mount and Smakatron is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander looking to finish with strikes here!
Smakatron is working to get back to half guard.
Alexander raining down shots from the mount!
Alexander putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alexander thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alexander looking to ground and pound but Smakatron is blocking nicely.
Smakatron wants to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smakatron's face.
Alexander scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smakatron?
#ROC2#
Smakatron is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gerhard Smakatron has been cut.
Alexander unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Smakatron wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Alexander celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Alexander!
After winning the bout, Zane Alexander thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD1 A
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Randelin cracks Alexander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randelin scores with a one two! Alexander had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
A short right from Randelin. #BC2#
Randelin breaks the clinch.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Randelin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexander on the side of the head.
A left lands for Randelin.
Alexander looks up at the clock. Bad move! Randelin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alexander. Randelin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kake Randelin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Morgan throws a hook but The Bedtime Story avoids it easily.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bedtime Story.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
The Bedtime Story tries to counter with a clinch but Morgan shakes him off and moves away.
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Bedtime Story shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan throws a hook but The Bedtime Story blocks it.
The Bedtime Story blocks a jab.#CL2#
The Bedtime Story forces Morgan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Bedtime Story takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Bedtime Story shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed The Bedtime Story's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bedtime Story.
The Bedtime Story tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dylan Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane The Bedtime Story.
The Bedtime Story shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Bedtime Story on the side of the head.
The Bedtime Story misses with a low kick.
The Bedtime Story tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Morgan gets caught napping as The Bedtime Story dives in and scores a takedown. Morgan manages to retain guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing The Bedtime Story from controlling successfully.
The Bedtime Story controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Bedtime Story is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but The Bedtime Story has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
The Bedtime Story is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but The Bedtime Story has control of the leg. #T2#
The Bedtime Story not doing much here.
The Bedtime Story passes the guard and advances to mount!
The Bedtime Story sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Bedtime Story trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
The Bedtime Story punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
The Bedtime Story tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
The Bedtime Story has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
The Bedtime Story has hold of Morgan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morgan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Bedtime Story with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Bedtime Story wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Bedtime Story on the ground.
Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story.
Morgan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Bedtime Story throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Bedtime Story trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zane The Bedtime Story will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The Bedtime Story tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
The Bedtime Story steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
The Bedtime Story moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Morgan misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. The Bedtime Story does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Bedtime Story pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and The Bedtime Story settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Zane The Bedtime Story seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
The Bedtime Story decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Bedtime Story is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan!
Poor strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Bedtime Story wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
The Bedtime Story looking to finish with strikes here!
The Bedtime Story misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T1#
The Bedtime Story trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
The Bedtime Story wants to finish this one by submission but Morgan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Bedtime Story.
The Bedtime Story throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Bedtime Story cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morgan avoids a series of strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Bedtime Story looking to ground and pound but Morgan is blocking nicely.
The Bedtime Story unloads with some shots from mount but Morgan bucks and avoids them well.
The Bedtime Story looking to finish with strikes here!
Morgan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Bedtime Story tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
The Bedtime Story throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because The Bedtime Story loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
The Bedtime Story has control of Morgan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morgan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Bedtime Story has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morgan's face.
The Bedtime Story misses with a head shot.
The Bedtime Story misses with a head shot.
The Bedtime Story misses with a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
The Bedtime Story has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Bedtime Story sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
The Bedtime Story throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Morgan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Bedtime Story tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Bedtime Story sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
Morgan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as The Bedtime Story tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Bedtime Story thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Bedtime Story throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morgan avoids a series of strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bedtime Story throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because The Bedtime Story loaded up on that one. #T4#
The Bedtime Story unloads with some shots from mount but Morgan bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Bedtime Story scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morgan?
The Bedtime Story throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bedtime Story cracks Morgan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
The Bedtime Story throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Bedtime Story.
The Bedtime Story landing punches.
The Bedtime Story throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because The Bedtime Story loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane The Bedtime Story showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Bedtime Story fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
The Bedtime Story shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Morgan throws a hook but The Bedtime Story blocks it.
Morgan cracks The Bedtime Story with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Bedtime Story wants to clinch.
Morgan with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bedtime Story is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The Bedtime Story has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Morgan lands with a short shot to the head.
The Bedtime Story is looking for a takedown.
Dylan Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane The Bedtime Story.
The Bedtime Story is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
The Bedtime Story pulls guard. #SUB2#
The Bedtime Story looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Bedtime Story manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The Bedtime Story loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bedtime Story loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Bedtime Story is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Bedtime Story advances position into side control!
Dylan Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morgan is not content to let The Bedtime Story control the position.
Morgan dodges the ground and pound from The Bedtime Story.
The Bedtime Story trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Morgan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3##SUB2#
The Bedtime Story working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The referee warns Morgan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Bedtime Story tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
The Bedtime Story controlling his opponent.
Zane The Bedtime Story is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Bedtime Story is continuing to stall.#T4#
Let's hope that The Bedtime Story has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Bedtime Story's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from The Bedtime Story.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane The Bedtime Story comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Bedtime Story 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane The Bedtime Story!
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