Post by The Sandmen on Jun 26, 2020 17:29:04 GMT -5
Houston Alexander raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Alexander Gustafsson 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Houston Alexander is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Houston Alexander struggles a bit before breaking Gustafsson's attemp of grappling
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alexander Gustafsson swings and Alexander has to retreat
A left hook from Alexander
falls short.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Quick hook by Alexander Gustafsson
glances off Alexander's arms.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Gustafsson!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Houston Alexander and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gustafsson 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.
Alexander launches a stiff jab!
Gustafsson ducks that one.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Alexander stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Alexander is connecting with a few punches
Alexander begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is smart enough to duck backwards
Alexander goes to the body...
He punishes Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Houston Alexander and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
2:05 Round 1 and Alexander is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lightning fast low kick from Alexander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Alexander launches a stiff jab!
Gustafsson ducks that one.
Alexander misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Gustafsson!
Some big punches are landing!
Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
tags Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Not a desiderable position that Alexander is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Deep breaths from Houston Alexander who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson blocks those punches
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! Alexander doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Alexander
Good looking punches from Alexander Gustafsson on the ground
deflected by Alexander.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Houston Alexander looks to pass to mount...
Alexander slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson moves to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gustafsson into his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches Alexander.
Good job by Alexander blocking and slipping the blows.
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Houston Alexander, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gustafsson is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
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.
Alexander pushes Alexander Gustafsson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gustafsson cannot escape Houston Alexander's clinch! Houston Alexander is just brutalizing Gustafsson with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Alexander Gustafsson
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Houston Alexander!
That one almost breaks Gustafsson's chin! He is knocked down!
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Gustafsson checks that kick!
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alexander dodges that
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Gustafsson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Alexander Gustafsson
miss their mark.
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Houston Alexander attempts to cut off Gustafsson with punches
Gustafsson reels from the strikes.
Incredible high kick!
Gustafsson is worried!
Several good body shots
land on Alexander.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Alexander.
Alexander tries to grapple
Gustafsson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
that visibly pains Gustafsson.
Gustafsson 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.
Superb haymaker by Alexander
that lands on Gustafsson's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander moves forward and launches a high kick!
Gustafsson ducks under.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Houston Alexander moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson blocks.
Alexander misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alexander's face
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Houston Alexander circles around Gustafsson
Middle kick from Alexander.
The kick just misses.
Gustafsson decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Houston Alexander throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right eye
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexander leads with a punch
Alexander Gustafsson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is smart enough to duck backwards
Alexander misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alexander blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Alexander, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
Gustafsson slips it.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Houston Alexander can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Gustafsson's defense muffles the blows.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alexander is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount
Gustafsson succeeds
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Deep breaths from Houston Alexander who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson blocks those punches
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gustafsson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
Houston Alexander pushes Gustafsson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alexander who is in full mount! Gustafsson is in trouble now!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Houston Alexander tries to better his position on the ground...
Alexander is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander goes for an armbar!
Alexander Gustafsson breaks the lock and pushes away Houston Alexander, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Houston Alexander. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Houston Alexander tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Alexander Gustafsson's knows what to do here and blocks them
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
Low kick by Houston Alexander to maintain his distance.
That hits Alexander Gustafsson's ankle
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Gustafsson moves to shoot
but Houston Alexander delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Houston Alexander launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gustafsson's knee!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Middle kick from Alexander.
The kick just misses.
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Houston Alexander tries a hook to the body
and hits Gustafsson's ribs hard
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gustafsson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Gustafsson's cheek! Gustafsson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gustafsson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gustafsson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Houston Alexander moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alexander has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards but Houston Alexander chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Gustafsson.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Houston Alexander can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lightning fast low kick from Alexander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alexander.
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Round 4
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Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his left leg
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Houston Alexander swings and Gustafsson has to retreat
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Houston Alexander throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Houston Alexander launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gustafsson's knee!
Alexander launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alexander moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Alexander avoids a dangerous strike from Gustafsson
and counters with a solid straight!
Gustafsson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Gustafsson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Houston Alexander throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 fighters are clinching.
Alexander pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards but Houston Alexander chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Gustafsson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right eye
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Houston Alexander!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
Alexander Gustafsson can't continue fighting. Dan Miragliotta doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen left eye!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Houston Alexander by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 2:14 Round 4
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 22/58 (38%)
Kicks 14/19 (74%)
Clinch strikes 17/25 (68%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/21 (19%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 33/49 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/13 (15%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Alexander just damned shredded him.
Alexander Gustafsson 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Houston Alexander is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Houston Alexander struggles a bit before breaking Gustafsson's attemp of grappling
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alexander Gustafsson swings and Alexander has to retreat
A left hook from Alexander
falls short.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Quick hook by Alexander Gustafsson
glances off Alexander's arms.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Gustafsson!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Houston Alexander and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gustafsson 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.
Alexander launches a stiff jab!
Gustafsson ducks that one.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Alexander stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Alexander is connecting with a few punches
Alexander begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is smart enough to duck backwards
Alexander goes to the body...
He punishes Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Houston Alexander and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
2:05 Round 1 and Alexander is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lightning fast low kick from Alexander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Alexander launches a stiff jab!
Gustafsson ducks that one.
Alexander misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Gustafsson!
Some big punches are landing!
Shovel hook by Houston Alexander
tags Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Not a desiderable position that Alexander is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Deep breaths from Houston Alexander who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson blocks those punches
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! Alexander doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Alexander
Good looking punches from Alexander Gustafsson on the ground
deflected by Alexander.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Houston Alexander looks to pass to mount...
Alexander slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson moves to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gustafsson into his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches Alexander.
Good job by Alexander blocking and slipping the blows.
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Houston Alexander, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gustafsson is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
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.
Alexander pushes Alexander Gustafsson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gustafsson cannot escape Houston Alexander's clinch! Houston Alexander is just brutalizing Gustafsson with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Alexander Gustafsson
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Houston Alexander!
That one almost breaks Gustafsson's chin! He is knocked down!
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Gustafsson checks that kick!
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alexander dodges that
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Gustafsson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Alexander Gustafsson
miss their mark.
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Houston Alexander attempts to cut off Gustafsson with punches
Gustafsson reels from the strikes.
Incredible high kick!
Gustafsson is worried!
Several good body shots
land on Alexander.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Alexander.
Alexander tries to grapple
Gustafsson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
that visibly pains Gustafsson.
Gustafsson 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.
Superb haymaker by Alexander
that lands on Gustafsson's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander moves forward and launches a high kick!
Gustafsson ducks under.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Houston Alexander moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson blocks.
Alexander misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alexander's face
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Houston Alexander circles around Gustafsson
Middle kick from Alexander.
The kick just misses.
Gustafsson decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Houston Alexander throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right eye
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexander leads with a punch
Alexander Gustafsson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is smart enough to duck backwards
Alexander misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alexander blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Alexander, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
Gustafsson slips it.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Houston Alexander can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Gustafsson's defense muffles the blows.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alexander is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount
Gustafsson succeeds
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Deep breaths from Houston Alexander who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson blocks those punches
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gustafsson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
Houston Alexander pushes Gustafsson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alexander who is in full mount! Gustafsson is in trouble now!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Houston Alexander tries to better his position on the ground...
Alexander is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander goes for an armbar!
Alexander Gustafsson breaks the lock and pushes away Houston Alexander, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Houston Alexander. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Houston Alexander tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Alexander Gustafsson's knows what to do here and blocks them
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
Low kick by Houston Alexander to maintain his distance.
That hits Alexander Gustafsson's ankle
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Gustafsson moves to shoot
but Houston Alexander delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Houston Alexander launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gustafsson's knee!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Middle kick from Alexander.
The kick just misses.
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Houston Alexander tries a hook to the body
and hits Gustafsson's ribs hard
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gustafsson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Gustafsson's cheek! Gustafsson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gustafsson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gustafsson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Houston Alexander moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alexander has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards but Houston Alexander chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Gustafsson.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Houston Alexander can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lightning fast low kick from Alexander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alexander.
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Round 4
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Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his left leg
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Houston Alexander swings and Gustafsson has to retreat
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Houston Alexander throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Houston Alexander launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gustafsson's knee!
Alexander launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alexander moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Alexander avoids a dangerous strike from Gustafsson
and counters with a solid straight!
Gustafsson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Gustafsson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Houston Alexander throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 fighters are clinching.
Alexander pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards but Houston Alexander chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Gustafsson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right eye
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Houston Alexander!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
Alexander Gustafsson can't continue fighting. Dan Miragliotta doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen left eye!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Houston Alexander by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 2:14 Round 4
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 22/58 (38%)
Kicks 14/19 (74%)
Clinch strikes 17/25 (68%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/21 (19%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 33/49 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/13 (15%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Alexander just damned shredded him.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!