Post by The Sandmen on Oct 2, 2017 22:05:52 GMT -5
Houston Alexander is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ken Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shamrock is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Houston Alexander didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Shamrock launches a barrage of elbows over Alexander's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alexander doesn't fight back!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alexander is able to break the lock.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Alexander tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock breaks the closed guard of Houston Alexander and moves to half guard
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Ken Shamrock in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Deep breaths from Houston Alexander who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
That hit Shamrock who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alexander is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Houston Alexander struggles not allowing Ken Shamrock improve his position.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Not a desiderable position that Alexander is in now. Ken Shamrock is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander tries to move on the ground and shows Ken Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alexander's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alexander's moves.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Terrible one sided match... Shamrock was not ready to fight a fighter of Houston Alexander caliber.
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock breaks the closed guard of Houston Alexander and moves to half guard
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock storms over Alexander with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shamrock doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alexander's face with his elbows!
Alexander's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Shamrock is locking that kimura...
Alexander struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Alexander's eyes...
Alexander breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shamrock's moves.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock isolates Houston Alexander's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Houston Alexander is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock isolates Houston Alexander's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Shamrock is locking that armbar...
Shamrock is locking that armbar...
Houston Alexander manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Shamrock cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alexander can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shamrock is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Houston Alexander rolls Ken Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shamrock's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Alexander is in rear mount over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Alexander is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shamrock manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Alexander
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alexander goes down.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alexander rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Houston Alexander looks to counter!
Alexander attempts a triangle from bottom! Ken Shamrock slips out. Alexander quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ken Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quick hook by Houston Alexander
Good shot! Shamrock has reasons to be worried.
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shamrock blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ken Shamrock's cheek! Shamrock stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alexander is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander creates space and allows Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ken Shamrock is standing now.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alexander rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Houston Alexander is standing now.
Alexander is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Ken Shamrock is standing now.
Houston Alexander and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander is opening up on Shamrock and raining down combinations!
Shamrock's corner looks worried!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Right eye
Alexander tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alexander is clinching with Shamrock.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander pushes off of Ken Shamrock and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shamrock stumbles backwards but Houston Alexander chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Shamrock's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Houston Alexander's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shamrock is throwing a flurry of punches!
Alexander ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Shamrock misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
tags Shamrock.
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
There is a small laceration on Ken Shamrock's Nose
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Shamrock staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Houston Alexander and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Shamrock seems staggered and Houston Alexander runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shamrock pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Houston Alexander has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
tags Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alexander blocks that. He made it look easy!
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shamrock!
There is a small laceration on Ken Shamrock's Right cheek
Shamrock seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
Shamrock's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ken Shamrock's Nose
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alexander struggles... Ken Shamrock is unable to take him down
Alexander has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ken Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Incredible haymaker from Houston Alexander!
You can see Ken Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Shamrock staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Houston Alexander sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Houston Alexander shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander pushes Ken Shamrock againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Shamrock cannot escape Houston Alexander's clinch! Houston Alexander is just brutalizing Shamrock with punches time and time again!
Shamrock hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Houston Alexander has left Shamrock unconscious! What a finish by Houston Alexander!
Shamrock's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punches) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 20/25 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 378 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Ken early, Alex late, then winz.
Ken Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shamrock is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Houston Alexander didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Shamrock launches a barrage of elbows over Alexander's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alexander doesn't fight back!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alexander is able to break the lock.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Alexander tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock breaks the closed guard of Houston Alexander and moves to half guard
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Ken Shamrock in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Deep breaths from Houston Alexander who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
That hit Shamrock who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alexander is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Houston Alexander struggles not allowing Ken Shamrock improve his position.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Not a desiderable position that Alexander is in now. Ken Shamrock is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander tries to move on the ground and shows Ken Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alexander's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Ken Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alexander's moves.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Terrible one sided match... Shamrock was not ready to fight a fighter of Houston Alexander caliber.
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock breaks the closed guard of Houston Alexander and moves to half guard
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock storms over Alexander with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shamrock doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alexander's face with his elbows!
Alexander's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Shamrock is locking that kimura...
Alexander struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Alexander's eyes...
Alexander breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shamrock's moves.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock isolates Houston Alexander's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Houston Alexander is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock isolates Houston Alexander's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Shamrock is locking that armbar...
Shamrock is locking that armbar...
Houston Alexander manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Alexander
Shamrock cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alexander can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shamrock is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Houston Alexander rolls Ken Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shamrock's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Alexander is in rear mount over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Alexander is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shamrock manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Alexander
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alexander goes down.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alexander rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Houston Alexander looks to counter!
Alexander attempts a triangle from bottom! Ken Shamrock slips out. Alexander quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ken Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quick hook by Houston Alexander
Good shot! Shamrock has reasons to be worried.
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shamrock blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ken Shamrock's cheek! Shamrock stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alexander is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Ken Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander creates space and allows Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ken Shamrock is standing now.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander
Shamrock is in open guard over Alexander... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alexander rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Houston Alexander is standing now.
Alexander is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Ken Shamrock is standing now.
Houston Alexander and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander is opening up on Shamrock and raining down combinations!
Shamrock's corner looks worried!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Right eye
Alexander tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alexander is clinching with Shamrock.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander pushes off of Ken Shamrock and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shamrock stumbles backwards but Houston Alexander chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Shamrock's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Houston Alexander's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shamrock is throwing a flurry of punches!
Alexander ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Shamrock misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
tags Shamrock.
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
There is a small laceration on Ken Shamrock's Nose
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Shamrock staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Houston Alexander and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Shamrock seems staggered and Houston Alexander runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shamrock pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Houston Alexander has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
tags Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alexander blocks that. He made it look easy!
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shamrock!
There is a small laceration on Ken Shamrock's Right cheek
Shamrock seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shamrock's stops that one with his face! How is Shamrock standing?!
Shamrock's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ken Shamrock's Nose
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alexander struggles... Ken Shamrock is unable to take him down
Alexander has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ken Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Incredible haymaker from Houston Alexander!
You can see Ken Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Shamrock staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Houston Alexander sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Houston Alexander shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander pushes Ken Shamrock againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Shamrock cannot escape Houston Alexander's clinch! Houston Alexander is just brutalizing Shamrock with punches time and time again!
Shamrock hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Houston Alexander has left Shamrock unconscious! What a finish by Houston Alexander!
Shamrock's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punches) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 20/25 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 378 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Ken early, Alex late, then winz.