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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 2007 p4p, 2275 weight class) and Whorely Alvarez (ranked 269 p4p, 304 weight class). Whorely Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whorely Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
Ludwig lands a head shot.
Ludwig misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Ludwig steps away.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ludwig moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Ludwig avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Ludwig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ludwig has Alvarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Ludwig throws knees to the body.
Ludwig goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Ludwig catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ludwig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarez.
Ludwig with a hook.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ludwig's knee momentarily.
Ludwig looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Ludwig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Alvarez catches Ludwig right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ludwig.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Ludwig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ludwig is wise to it.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Ludwig
and Alvarez counters with a big left hand that crumples Ludwig! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whorely Alvarez!
A less than humble Whorely Alvarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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