Post by The Sandmen on May 12, 2014 17:28:47 GMT -5
Aleksander Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Houston Alexander doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Aleksander Emelianenko is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Aleksander and Alexander move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lightning fast low kick from Aleksander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Alexander hyper-extended his leg
Tremendous strikes from Alexander!
Some big punches are landing!
Aleksander jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alexander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aleksander Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes Alexander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander takes a break to breathe while holding Aleksander Emelianenko.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Houston Alexander attempts to cut off Aleksander with punches
Aleksander reels from the strikes.
Houston Alexander swings...
hard impact to Aleksander's face!
Aleksander steps forward
Houston Alexander catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aleksander has a small cut in his Forehead
Aleksander Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aleksander into his guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Alexander
Aleksander Emelianenko 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...
Aleksander is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to close his guard around Alexander
He is not able to do it
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Aleksander
Alexander positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aleksander's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Aleksander Emelianenko looks to counter!
Aleksander tries to close his guard around Alexander
He succeeds!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander is moving on the ground...
Aleksander tries to counter Alexander's moves on the ground.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Houston Alexander tries to pass Aleksander Emelianenko's guard...
Houston Alexander manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aleksander's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alexander blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aleksander misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Houston Alexander tries to open Aleksander's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Houston Alexander. Aleksander is unable to cover himself now!
Aleksander has a small cut in his Forehead
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Houston Alexander uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aleksander Emelianenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Houston Alexander launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aleksander from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Aleksander's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aleksander pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Aleksander 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.
Aleksander Emelianenko paws at Alexander.
Alexander answers with solid punches!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Houston Alexander!
Aleksander is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aleksander's jaw!
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Houston Alexander has found an opening in the defense of Aleksander, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Aleksander's ribs.
Hard blow to Aleksander's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Aleksander staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Aleksander Emelianenko.
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Round 2
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Aleksander stumbles backwards staggered and Houston Alexander launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Aleksander is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Houston Alexander has left Aleksander laying flat on the mat!
Aleksander's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Aleksander Emelianenko's Nose
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punches) at 0:23 Round 2
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 118 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 118 s
Aleksander found his cap, and got destroyed here. Houston came to fight and hopefully he keeps that up throughout the tournament. Would be nice to see him excel. For a bit.
Houston Alexander doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Aleksander Emelianenko is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Aleksander and Alexander move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lightning fast low kick from Aleksander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Alexander hyper-extended his leg
Tremendous strikes from Alexander!
Some big punches are landing!
Aleksander jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alexander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aleksander Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes Alexander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander takes a break to breathe while holding Aleksander Emelianenko.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Houston Alexander attempts to cut off Aleksander with punches
Aleksander reels from the strikes.
Houston Alexander swings...
hard impact to Aleksander's face!
Aleksander steps forward
Houston Alexander catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aleksander has a small cut in his Forehead
Aleksander Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aleksander into his guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Alexander
Aleksander Emelianenko 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...
Aleksander is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to close his guard around Alexander
He is not able to do it
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Aleksander
Alexander positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aleksander's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Aleksander Emelianenko looks to counter!
Aleksander tries to close his guard around Alexander
He succeeds!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander is moving on the ground...
Aleksander tries to counter Alexander's moves on the ground.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Houston Alexander tries to pass Aleksander Emelianenko's guard...
Houston Alexander manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to move on the ground and shows Houston Alexander a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aleksander's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alexander blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aleksander misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Houston Alexander tries to open Aleksander's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Houston Alexander. Aleksander is unable to cover himself now!
Aleksander has a small cut in his Forehead
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Houston Alexander uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to stand up!
Alexander doesn't allow him!
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aleksander Emelianenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Houston Alexander launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aleksander from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Aleksander's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aleksander pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Aleksander 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.
Aleksander Emelianenko paws at Alexander.
Alexander answers with solid punches!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Houston Alexander!
Aleksander is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aleksander's jaw!
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Houston Alexander has found an opening in the defense of Aleksander, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Aleksander's ribs.
Hard blow to Aleksander's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Aleksander staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Aleksander Emelianenko.
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Round 2
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Aleksander stumbles backwards staggered and Houston Alexander launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Aleksander is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Houston Alexander has left Aleksander laying flat on the mat!
Aleksander's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Aleksander Emelianenko's Nose
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punches) at 0:23 Round 2
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 118 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 118 s
Aleksander found his cap, and got destroyed here. Houston came to fight and hopefully he keeps that up throughout the tournament. Would be nice to see him excel. For a bit.
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