Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2013 18:20:39 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Thiago Alves raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Now Josh Koscheck put his title in contention against Alves.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Josh Koscheck is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Thiago Alves steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Koscheck, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Koscheck's ribs.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
misses its target.
Thiago Alves paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck answers with solid punches!
Alves's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Alves fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Koscheck
that lands on Alves's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
A right hand from Thiago Alves
misses its target.
Thiago Alves and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Koscheck hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Thiago Alves! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Alves
Body shots by Josh Koscheck
Solid blows to Alves's abdomen.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Alves
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alves's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Alves
Alves tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck 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 Alves's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal combination from Thiago Alves!
Koscheck is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alves pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Koscheck's Forehead is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alves moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Koscheck's thigh!
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with Koscheck.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Koscheck.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alves follows Josh Koscheck
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alves needs to stop playing Josh Koscheck's game or he'll get knocked out!
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Alves is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Koscheck's jaw!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Right cheek
A left hook from Koscheck
grazes the chin of Alves.
Alves moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Koscheck launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Thiago Alves and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Koscheck is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck moves to shoot
but Thiago Alves delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Chin
Quick hook by Thiago Alves
Good shot! Koscheck has reasons to be worried.
Koscheck's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Alves.
Thiago Alves circles around Koscheck
Thiago Alves tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Koscheck
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Koscheck staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Koscheck
Thiago Alves Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Josh Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Koscheck's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Koscheck
Thiago Alves Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Josh Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Chin
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Koscheck
Alves moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Koscheck
Alves tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Koscheck from the side mount!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
The ref pulls off Thiago Alves! Koscheck seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Elbows) at 2:05 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 91 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 6/9 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 91 s
Thiago Alves wins the Middleweight title!
Great first round. MASSIVE damage to both men. Both men almost finished the other. Power all over the place. In the second round, Alves struck first, and that was enough to shock rock Koschock (not a typo) and take advantage long enough to finish fight shop on up.
A good fight, even tho it was short. I liked.