Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Tyler works Axel into the cage from the clinch. Tyler presses his head under Axel Alegres chin so he cannot defend the piston shots from either side. Axel Alegre places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Axel drops down and thrusts forward with a textbook double leg takedown. Alegre pushes down Stephenss leg, allowing him to pass guard into half guard. Axel Alegre presses his foot onto the thigh of Tyler Stephens to get his own foot free. He successfully releases his leg and moves to side control. Alegre drops some good elbows to the face of Tyler Stephens forcing him to give up his back. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Tyler connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Tyler Stephens connects with jab cross combination. Tyler Stephens throws a cross that easily dodged by Axel. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Alegre receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Stephens. While in the clinch Stephens pulls in Axel and takes him down. Stephens impressively gets right into mount. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 Stephens connects with a hard jab as Axel Alegre attempts a wide outside hook. Tyler Stephens throws a hard jab but Axel throws a cross right over the top rocking Tyler Stephens. A wild hook from Tyler is ducked by Alegre who lands a cross-hook to the body before backing away. "Sweet Dreams" connects with a jab cross combination. Tyler Stephens sprawls a takedown attempt from Axel. Axel eats several punches on the way back to his feet. Stephens connects with a strong right hook. Round 3 is over.
Round 4 "Sweet Dreams" connects with a strong right hook. Axel eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Tyler Stephens. "Sweet Dreams" connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Tyler Stephens counters a jab with a stiff uppercut. Tyler feints and follows up with a hard cross. Axel stalks forward paws away with a couple jabs missing the mark. Tyler connects with 1-2 jab hook combo and quickly steps away. Tyler circles Axel, keeping him at bay with quick strikes. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. "Sweet Dreams" unleashes several furious punches at Axel. Stephens connects with a strong right hook. Stephens feints and follows up with a hard cross. Axel stalks forward paws away with a couple jabs missing the mark. The bell signals the end of round 4.
Round 5 Tyler opens up on Alegre with frequent peppering strikes. Stephens is staggered by a jab to the chin. Stephens connects with jab cross combination. Tyler Stephens blocks a strong high kick from Axel and counters with a devastating left hook. Tyler Stephens blocks a strong high kick from Alegre and counters with a devastating left hook. Round 5 comes to a close.
