BFN4 Highlight: Josh Alexander (Evolution MT) vs Jessie Williams (Resurrection MT)

[story originally reported by Next MMA Fighter]

180 lb amateur Muay Thai
Josh Alexander (Evolution MT) vs Jessie Williams (Resurrection MT)

Jesse certainly looks to be in better shape and shows some destructive push kicks and straight rights early on. Josh is slow to strike and gets turned form the push kicks that allow Jesse to strike the exposed face and body. Jesse controls the round with similar push kick and 1-2 combos. Later in the round Josh shows some fatigue and Jesse switches to flying knees over the push kick to close distance instead.

Round 2 shows Josh with more life throwing a leg kick and 2 punch combo. Jesse in unfazed and returns with a barrage of strong punches one of which drops Josh momentarily. Josh survives the standing 8 count. Jesse counters Josh’s kick attack with stronger leg kicks that drop Josh again. The round ends just after Jesse delivers a strong knee to Josh’s left side.

Jesse is on the attack early in round 3 with more push and leg kicks. the welts on Josh’s legs don’t look pretty. Josh is dropped by a knee and survives the 8 again. Jesse clinches for a few devastating knees. Josh turns to retreat and is met by Jesse’s right fist. The shot drops Josh for the last time. The round ends during the 10 count.

Jesse Williams by unanimous decision and discloses in his post fight interview that he’s only been fighting for 5 months. Kid has some of the hardest kicks i’ve ever seen.