Post by The Sandmen on Sept 29, 2013 20:13:32 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy).
Houston Alexander doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Werdum while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fabricio Werdum is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Alexander and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Fabricio Werdum who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Alexander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Houston Alexander embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
Solid kick to the leg from Fabricio Werdum
Alexander checks it.
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Houston Alexander shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander launches a few hard punches to Fabricio Werdum's ribs!
Werdum struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to take Houston Alexander down... Alexander stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Alexander's jaw!
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Alexander trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alexander doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Houston Alexander grapple with Fabricio Werdum and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Houston Alexander keeps control and remains in side mount.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Houston Alexander fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Werdum
Houston Alexander tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alexander looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Alexander's neck!
Alexander pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Werdum
Alexander delivers a few accurate elbows!
Werdum is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander is in rear mount over Werdum
Houston Alexander storms over Werdum with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alexander is unable to move under Werdum control.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Werdum
Houston Alexander storms over Werdum with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alexander doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Werdum's face with his elbows!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Werdum
Houston Alexander is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Houston Alexander gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Houston Alexander's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Alexander open guard now
Herb Dean 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 2
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Quick hook by Houston Alexander
Good shot! Werdum has reasons to be worried.
Houston Alexander was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Werdum with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Houston Alexander
that stun Werdum.
Werdum leads with a punch
Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander launches a rapid series of punches
taking Werdum from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Werdum goes to the body...
He punishes Alexander's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alexander.
It looks like Werdum was hit by a bus!
Werdum has a small cut in his Right cheek
Houston Alexander closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Werdum's face while in the clinch!
Werdum can't take many more shots like those!
The frightening power of Houston Alexander has left Werdum sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Werdum's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punches) at 1:41 Round 2
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 18/19 (95%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Vintage Houston. Green Werdum.
Houston Alexander doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Werdum while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fabricio Werdum is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Alexander and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Fabricio Werdum who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Alexander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Houston Alexander embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
Solid kick to the leg from Fabricio Werdum
Alexander checks it.
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Houston Alexander shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fabricio Werdum tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander launches a few hard punches to Fabricio Werdum's ribs!
Werdum struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to take Houston Alexander down... Alexander stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Alexander's jaw!
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Alexander trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alexander doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Houston Alexander grapple with Fabricio Werdum and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Houston Alexander keeps control and remains in side mount.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Houston Alexander fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Werdum's face!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Werdum
Houston Alexander tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alexander looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Alexander's neck!
Alexander pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Werdum
Alexander delivers a few accurate elbows!
Werdum is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander is in rear mount over Werdum
Houston Alexander storms over Werdum with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alexander is unable to move under Werdum control.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Werdum
Houston Alexander storms over Werdum with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alexander doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Werdum's face with his elbows!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Werdum
Houston Alexander is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Houston Alexander gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Alexander
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Houston Alexander's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Alexander open guard now
Herb Dean 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 2
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Quick hook by Houston Alexander
Good shot! Werdum has reasons to be worried.
Houston Alexander was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Werdum with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Houston Alexander
that stun Werdum.
Werdum leads with a punch
Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander launches a rapid series of punches
taking Werdum from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Werdum goes to the body...
He punishes Alexander's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alexander.
It looks like Werdum was hit by a bus!
Werdum has a small cut in his Right cheek
Houston Alexander closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Werdum's face while in the clinch!
Werdum can't take many more shots like those!
The frightening power of Houston Alexander has left Werdum sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Werdum's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punches) at 1:41 Round 2
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 18/19 (95%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Vintage Houston. Green Werdum.