Post by The Sandmen on May 25, 2015 8:39:43 GMT -5
Houston Alexander is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Gabriel Gonzaga looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Houston Alexander and Gabriel Gonzaga touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gonzaga leads with a punch
Houston Alexander evades but whiffs with a counter.
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Houston Alexander who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Gonzaga's head
Those punches are hitting! Gonzaga covers his head!
Gonzaga's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gabriel Gonzaga's Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
0:36 Round 1 and Gonzaga is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gonzaga goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Houston Alexander is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Gabriel Gonzaga gets the advantage
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Not a desiderable position that Gonzaga is in now. Houston Alexander is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gonzaga blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gonzaga tries to move to full mount
Gonzaga succeeds
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gonzaga's cheek from the guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gabriel Gonzaga hovers above Alexander
Good punches to Alexander's body.
Hard blow to Alexander's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to move on the ground and shows Gabriel Gonzaga 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!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gonzaga blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gonzaga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gabriel Gonzaga fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alexander's face!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gonzaga launches a barrage of elbows over Alexander's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alexander doesn't fight back!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander tries to turn in and scramble out. Gabriel Gonzaga timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Houston Alexander slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Houston Alexander realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gabriel Gonzaga gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Houston Alexander decides to jump inside Gonzaga's guard.
Gonzaga fights back with his feet, forcing Alexander to try something else.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander moves on the ground
Houston Alexander moves to side mount
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
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 Gonzaga's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga was tooling Houston Alexander for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Houston Alexander lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gonzaga's being punished here!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gonzaga holds Houston Alexander arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to switch to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gonzaga's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gonzaga's face with those brutal elbows! Gonzaga needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Houston Alexander wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Houston Alexander can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander works on the ground with his fingers over Gonzaga's face
Gonzaga shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander tries to move to full mount
Alexander succeeds
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Alexander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Houston Alexander controls the situation despite Gabriel Gonzaga efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Houston Alexander fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gonzaga's face!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Gabriel Gonzaga throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Gonzaga goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Houston Alexander didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Gonzaga tries to open up Houston Alexander's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alexander in the side of the head
Alexander has a small cut in his Forehead
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Gonzaga positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alexander's being punished here!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Gabriel Gonzaga work his BJJ game.
Gonzaga positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alexander's being punished here!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Gonzaga moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gabriel Gonzaga wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gonzaga drills Houston Alexander's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Nose
Alexander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gonzaga fires a barrage of punches at Alexander's head!
This is bad! Gonzaga is just pounding on Houston Alexander's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left cheek
That punishment by Gabriel Gonzaga has left Alexander staggered! Gabriel Gonzaga should try push forward now and finish this!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gonzaga launches a barrage of elbows over Alexander's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alexander doesn't fight back!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Alexander was not intelligently defending himself!
Alexander's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO (Elbows) at 1:58 Round 2
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/39 (82%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Good fight timez. Houston had some lethal standing moments, Gabe had some lethal ground moments. Good, well-rounded fight.
Gabriel Gonzaga looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Houston Alexander and Gabriel Gonzaga touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gonzaga leads with a punch
Houston Alexander evades but whiffs with a counter.
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Houston Alexander who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Gonzaga's head
Those punches are hitting! Gonzaga covers his head!
Gonzaga's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gabriel Gonzaga's Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
0:36 Round 1 and Gonzaga is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gonzaga goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Houston Alexander is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Gabriel Gonzaga gets the advantage
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Not a desiderable position that Gonzaga is in now. Houston Alexander is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gonzaga blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gonzaga tries to move to full mount
Gonzaga succeeds
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gonzaga's cheek from the guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gabriel Gonzaga hovers above Alexander
Good punches to Alexander's body.
Hard blow to Alexander's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to move on the ground and shows Gabriel Gonzaga 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!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gonzaga blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gonzaga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gabriel Gonzaga fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alexander's face!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gonzaga launches a barrage of elbows over Alexander's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alexander doesn't fight back!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander tries to turn in and scramble out. Gabriel Gonzaga timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Houston Alexander slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Houston Alexander realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gabriel Gonzaga gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Houston Alexander decides to jump inside Gonzaga's guard.
Gonzaga fights back with his feet, forcing Alexander to try something else.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander moves on the ground
Houston Alexander moves to side mount
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
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 Gonzaga's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga was tooling Houston Alexander for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Houston Alexander lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gonzaga's being punished here!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gonzaga holds Houston Alexander arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to switch to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gonzaga's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gonzaga's face with those brutal elbows! Gonzaga needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Houston Alexander wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Houston Alexander can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander works on the ground with his fingers over Gonzaga's face
Gonzaga shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander tries to move to full mount
Alexander succeeds
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Alexander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Houston Alexander controls the situation despite Gabriel Gonzaga efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Houston Alexander fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gonzaga's face!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Gabriel Gonzaga throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Gonzaga goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Houston Alexander didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Gonzaga tries to open up Houston Alexander's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alexander in the side of the head
Alexander has a small cut in his Forehead
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Gonzaga positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alexander's being punished here!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Gabriel Gonzaga work his BJJ game.
Gonzaga positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alexander's being punished here!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Alexander
Gonzaga moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gabriel Gonzaga wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gonzaga drills Houston Alexander's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Nose
Alexander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gonzaga fires a barrage of punches at Alexander's head!
This is bad! Gonzaga is just pounding on Houston Alexander's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left cheek
That punishment by Gabriel Gonzaga has left Alexander staggered! Gabriel Gonzaga should try push forward now and finish this!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Alexander
Gonzaga launches a barrage of elbows over Alexander's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alexander doesn't fight back!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Alexander was not intelligently defending himself!
Alexander's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO (Elbows) at 1:58 Round 2
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/39 (82%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Good fight timez. Houston had some lethal standing moments, Gabe had some lethal ground moments. Good, well-rounded fight.