Post by The Sandmen on Jul 17, 2014 16:39:47 GMT -5
Houston Alexander looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Minakov while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Houston Alexander is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Minakov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vitaly Minakov throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Minakov decides to launch some tentative punches
Houston Alexander takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Houston Alexander tries a hook to the body
and hits Minakov ribs hard
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander and Minakov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Houston Alexander fakes a move and moves laterally.
Incredible high kick!
Minakov is worried!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Minakov looks to be in very good shape.
Vitaly Minakov throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Minakov
that lands on Houston Alexander's leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Houston Alexander! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexander wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Minakov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Houston Alexander embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minakov who put distance between them
Minakov fires low kicks
punishing Alexander's legs repeatedly.
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Vitaly Minakov swings and Alexander has to retreat
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Minakov steps forward
Houston Alexander catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Minakov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minakov goes down.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Minakov
Minakov works on the ground with his fingers over Alexander's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Vitaly Minakov for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Alexander time to recover... 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Minakov leads with a punch
Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Minakov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Here comes Houston Alexander with a vicious middle kick!
Vitaly Minakov dodges that one moving backwards
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Vitaly Minakov tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Vitaly Minakov!
Alexander moves aside and dodges.
Quick hook by Houston Alexander
Good shot! Minakov has reasons to be worried.
Minakov's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitaly Minakov's Chin
Minakov pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Vitaly Minakov tries a hook to the body
and hits Alexander's ribs hard
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alexander goes down.
Vitaly Minakov is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitaly Minakov to fight back!
Vitaly Minakov tries to pass to half guard...
Houston Alexander's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Minakov tries to escape from the closed guard
Minakov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov is in open guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov tries to pass to half guard...
Houston Alexander's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov fakes some punches
Alexander ties him up.
Minakov misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minakov's side.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minakov's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov is looking to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Houston Alexander has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Minakov 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.
Minakov takes a break to breathe while holding Houston Alexander.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Minakov launches a kick
but Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Pulverizing punch to Minakov's head!
Minakov slips the punch.
Minakov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitaly Minakov throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
Vitaly Minakov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Minakov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Alexander's Chin is beginning to swell
Alexander has a small cut in his Chin
Minakov is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minakov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minakov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitaly Minakov looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Vitaly Minakov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minakov's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Good looking punches from Vitaly Minakov on the ground
They could take their toll on Alexander.
Alexander's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov 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
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitaly Minakov. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitaly Minakov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander launches a kick
but Vitaly Minakov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alexander's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitaly Minakov has found an opening in the defense of Alexander, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alexander is wobbling!
Houston Alexander's mind is definitely in the fight, Minakov just got nailed! Houston Alexander saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Minakov moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Vitaly Minakov looks to counter!
Minakov goes to the body...
He punishes Alexander's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Minakov blocks.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Minakov is holding Houston Alexander's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitaly Minakov!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Vitaly Minakov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitaly Minakov to fight back!
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Minakov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minakov.
Vitaly Minakov goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Alexander seems staggered and Vitaly Minakov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitaly Minakov goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Alexander seems staggered and Vitaly Minakov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitaly Minakov and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitaly Minakov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitaly Minakov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Vitaly Minakov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minakov into his guard.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Minakov 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 measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minakov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov tries to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Vitaly Minakov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov aggressively and repeatedly punches Alexander.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Minakov tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alexander from the side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander tries to roll to his side and trap Vitaly Minakov in his guard...
Vitaly Minakov rolls him over and takes his back!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander
Minakov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Houston Alexander! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Houston Alexander doesn't defend himself!
Alexander's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander
Alexander has given his back to Vitaly Minakov who is trying to get one hook in!
Vitaly Minakov has one hook in!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Minakov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Houston Alexander! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Houston Alexander doesn't defend himself!
Alexander has a small cut in his Nose
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Vitaly Minakov hovers above Alexander
Good punches to Alexander's body.
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Vitaly Minakov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alexander's face!
Alexander's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right cheek
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Minakov has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alexander.
Nicely done! Minakov now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Alexander adopts the turtle defense and Minakov is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Alexander adopts the turtle defense and Minakov is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minakov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Houston Alexander
Solid shots!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitaly Minakov to fight back!
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Minakov has one of his arm over Houston Alexander's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Alexander doesn't stop bleeding.
Minakov is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alexander, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Minakov moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alexander, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Minakov moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Vitaly Minakov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alexander's face!
Alexander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
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 Minakov's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Houston Alexander! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Houston Alexander doesn't defend himself!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Alexander adopts the turtle defense and Minakov is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Minakov moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Alexander's thigh!
Alexander hyper-extended his leg
Vitaly Minakov tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alexander's face
Alexander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Minakov throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Alexander has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Vitaly Minakov has left Alexander staggered! Vitaly Minakov should try push forward now and finish this!
Good front kick from Alexander!
Vitaly Minakov blocks
Minakov is trying to counter now!
Minakov dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alexander from the ground!
Alexander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left eye
Alexander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitaly Minakov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander doesn't stop bleeding.
Minakov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minakov.
Alexander has a small cut in his Left eye
Minakov launches a furious hook!
That hits Alexander's chin like a wrecking ball! Alexander loses balance and goes to the mat.
Alexander's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Chin
That punishment by Vitaly Minakov has left Alexander staggered! Vitaly Minakov should try push forward now and finish this!
Minakov is standing while Alexander is on the ground on his back
You can see Alexander's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitaly Minakov decides to jump inside Alexander's guard.
Alexander didn't see that coming. Minakov is in open guard over Alexander now.
Vitaly Minakov is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Vitaly Minakov pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Minakov jumps and tries to free his leg! Alexander doesn't allow this but Vitaly Minakov is able to get half guard here.
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alexander tries to stand up!
Minakov doesn't allow him!
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
You can see Alexander's blood making stains in the mat.
Minakov 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
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov tries to free his leg
Vitaly Minakov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alexander's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Vitaly Minakov in his guard.
Vitaly Minakov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander tries to stand up!
Minakov doesn't allow him!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Vitaly Minakov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
You can see Alexander's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitaly Minakov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov aggressively and repeatedly punches Alexander.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Vitaly Minakov in his guard.
Vitaly Minakov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Minakov tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitaly Minakov hovers above Alexander
Good punches to Alexander's body.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minakov 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
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Alexander to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Alexander.
Alexander has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Vitaly Minakov by TKO (GnP) at 3:54 Round 4
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/40 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 626 s
Statistics: Vitaly Minakov
Punches 38/53 (72%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 50/53 (94%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
What a huge upset! Vitaly Minakov is the winner!
Alexander came close to breaking the record for damage received. Not a record one wants to hold, really, but at least he is tough as tits. The 3rd and 4th round were survival rounds, as they were all Minakov, but in all honesty, before that, this was an amazing fight. I think because of that first 2 rounds of amazing, Houston did not want to die, so he stuck with it for another 10 minutes.
(oty)
Ferocious staredown by Minakov while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Houston Alexander is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Minakov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vitaly Minakov throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Minakov decides to launch some tentative punches
Houston Alexander takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Houston Alexander tries a hook to the body
and hits Minakov ribs hard
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander and Minakov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Houston Alexander fakes a move and moves laterally.
Incredible high kick!
Minakov is worried!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Minakov looks to be in very good shape.
Vitaly Minakov throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Minakov
that lands on Houston Alexander's leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Houston Alexander! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexander wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Minakov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Houston Alexander embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minakov who put distance between them
Minakov fires low kicks
punishing Alexander's legs repeatedly.
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Vitaly Minakov swings and Alexander has to retreat
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Minakov steps forward
Houston Alexander catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Minakov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minakov goes down.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Minakov
Minakov works on the ground with his fingers over Alexander's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Vitaly Minakov for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Alexander time to recover... 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Minakov leads with a punch
Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Minakov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Here comes Houston Alexander with a vicious middle kick!
Vitaly Minakov dodges that one moving backwards
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Vitaly Minakov tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Vitaly Minakov!
Alexander moves aside and dodges.
Quick hook by Houston Alexander
Good shot! Minakov has reasons to be worried.
Minakov's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitaly Minakov's Chin
Minakov pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Vitaly Minakov tries a hook to the body
and hits Alexander's ribs hard
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alexander goes down.
Vitaly Minakov is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitaly Minakov to fight back!
Vitaly Minakov tries to pass to half guard...
Houston Alexander's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Minakov tries to escape from the closed guard
Minakov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov is in open guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov tries to pass to half guard...
Houston Alexander's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov fakes some punches
Alexander ties him up.
Minakov misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minakov's side.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minakov's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov is looking to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Houston Alexander has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Minakov 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.
Minakov takes a break to breathe while holding Houston Alexander.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Minakov launches a kick
but Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Pulverizing punch to Minakov's head!
Minakov slips the punch.
Minakov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitaly Minakov throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
Vitaly Minakov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Minakov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Alexander's Chin is beginning to swell
Alexander has a small cut in his Chin
Minakov is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minakov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minakov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitaly Minakov looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Vitaly Minakov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minakov tries to cover his face,
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minakov's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Good looking punches from Vitaly Minakov on the ground
They could take their toll on Alexander.
Alexander's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov 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
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitaly Minakov. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitaly Minakov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander launches a kick
but Vitaly Minakov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alexander's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitaly Minakov has found an opening in the defense of Alexander, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alexander is wobbling!
Houston Alexander's mind is definitely in the fight, Minakov just got nailed! Houston Alexander saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Minakov moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Vitaly Minakov looks to counter!
Minakov goes to the body...
He punishes Alexander's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Minakov blocks.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Minakov is holding Houston Alexander's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitaly Minakov!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Vitaly Minakov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitaly Minakov to fight back!
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Minakov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minakov.
Vitaly Minakov goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Alexander seems staggered and Vitaly Minakov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitaly Minakov goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Alexander seems staggered and Vitaly Minakov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitaly Minakov and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitaly Minakov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitaly Minakov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Vitaly Minakov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minakov into his guard.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Minakov 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 measures the resilience of Minakov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minakov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitaly Minakov is in closed guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov tries to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Vitaly Minakov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov aggressively and repeatedly punches Alexander.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Minakov tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alexander from the side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Minakov tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander tries to roll to his side and trap Vitaly Minakov in his guard...
Vitaly Minakov rolls him over and takes his back!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander
Minakov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Houston Alexander! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Houston Alexander doesn't defend himself!
Alexander's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander
Alexander has given his back to Vitaly Minakov who is trying to get one hook in!
Vitaly Minakov has one hook in!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Minakov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Houston Alexander! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Houston Alexander doesn't defend himself!
Alexander has a small cut in his Nose
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Vitaly Minakov hovers above Alexander
Good punches to Alexander's body.
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Vitaly Minakov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alexander's face!
Alexander's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right cheek
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with one hook in
Minakov has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alexander.
Nicely done! Minakov now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Alexander adopts the turtle defense and Minakov is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Alexander adopts the turtle defense and Minakov is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minakov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Houston Alexander
Solid shots!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitaly Minakov to fight back!
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Minakov has one of his arm over Houston Alexander's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Alexander doesn't stop bleeding.
Minakov is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alexander, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Minakov moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alexander, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Minakov moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minakov's cheek from the guard.
Vitaly Minakov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Vitaly Minakov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alexander's face!
Alexander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
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 Minakov's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Houston Alexander! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Houston Alexander doesn't defend himself!
Minakov is in rear mount over Alexander with two hooks in
Minakov tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alexander!
Alexander adopts the turtle defense and Minakov is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Minakov moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Alexander's thigh!
Alexander hyper-extended his leg
Vitaly Minakov tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alexander's face
Alexander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Minakov throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Alexander has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Vitaly Minakov has left Alexander staggered! Vitaly Minakov should try push forward now and finish this!
Good front kick from Alexander!
Vitaly Minakov blocks
Minakov is trying to counter now!
Minakov dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alexander from the ground!
Alexander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left eye
Alexander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitaly Minakov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander doesn't stop bleeding.
Minakov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minakov.
Alexander has a small cut in his Left eye
Minakov launches a furious hook!
That hits Alexander's chin like a wrecking ball! Alexander loses balance and goes to the mat.
Alexander's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Chin
That punishment by Vitaly Minakov has left Alexander staggered! Vitaly Minakov should try push forward now and finish this!
Minakov is standing while Alexander is on the ground on his back
You can see Alexander's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitaly Minakov decides to jump inside Alexander's guard.
Alexander didn't see that coming. Minakov is in open guard over Alexander now.
Vitaly Minakov is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Vitaly Minakov pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Minakov jumps and tries to free his leg! Alexander doesn't allow this but Vitaly Minakov is able to get half guard here.
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alexander tries to stand up!
Minakov doesn't allow him!
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
You can see Alexander's blood making stains in the mat.
Minakov 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
Vitaly Minakov is in half guard over Alexander
Vitaly Minakov tries to free his leg
Vitaly Minakov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alexander's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Vitaly Minakov in his guard.
Vitaly Minakov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander tries to stand up!
Minakov doesn't allow him!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Vitaly Minakov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
You can see Alexander's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitaly Minakov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Vitaly Minakov aggressively and repeatedly punches Alexander.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Vitaly Minakov in his guard.
Vitaly Minakov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Minakov tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander is a bloody mess!
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitaly Minakov hovers above Alexander
Good punches to Alexander's body.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minakov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitaly Minakov controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitaly Minakov is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minakov 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
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Alexander to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Alexander.
Alexander has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Vitaly Minakov by TKO (GnP) at 3:54 Round 4
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/40 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 626 s
Statistics: Vitaly Minakov
Punches 38/53 (72%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 50/53 (94%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
What a huge upset! Vitaly Minakov is the winner!
Alexander came close to breaking the record for damage received. Not a record one wants to hold, really, but at least he is tough as tits. The 3rd and 4th round were survival rounds, as they were all Minakov, but in all honesty, before that, this was an amazing fight. I think because of that first 2 rounds of amazing, Houston did not want to die, so he stuck with it for another 10 minutes.
(oty)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!