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Event:
DFN#27 Bryant vs Muller
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Anders lands a slapping body shot.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez with a jab.
Anders throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anders. Anders obviously looking to wear him down.
Anders 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.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Anders lands a jab.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Anders back into the cage.#BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Alvarez forces Anders back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
#T1##BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anders throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anders lands with a hook. Alvarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Anders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Anders avoids it.
Anders throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Alvarez.
Anders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anders avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Anders's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Alvarez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders scores with a jab to the head.
Alvarez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anders will feel that in the morning.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Alvarez thows a body kick. Anders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Anders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anders.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Anders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Anders throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Anders scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Anders thows a leg kick but Alvarez checks it
and Alvarez counters with a body kick.
Anders lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anders connects with a single shot there.
Anders wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anders is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
Anders takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Anders to acknowledge the strikes.
Anders lands a nice shot to the body.
Anders pushes Alvarez away with a front kick.
Anders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Anders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Anders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way.
Anders catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Anders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders scores with a body shot.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Anders knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
It looked like Anders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anders takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Anders throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anders misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Anders gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
Anders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anders avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Anders blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Anders misses with a body punch.
#T2##BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alvarez clinches up with Anders and pushes him back against the cage.
Anders avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Anders dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
#BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Anders.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Anders throws out a powerful jab.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anders takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Anders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anders.
Anders is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Anders wants to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Anders's corner calls for a 1-2. Anders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Anders has managed to clinch.
Anders lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez effectively controlling the action here.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Anders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anders's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anders misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and Anders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Anders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Anders sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Anders's head.
Anders works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Anders moves into the clinch.
Anders misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Anders in his tracks for a moment.
Anders tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anders lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anders up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez. #T2#
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Anders.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Anders.
Michael Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez tries to work over Anders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Alvarez is predictable there
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Anders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anders counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Anders checks it.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Anders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anders down.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Anders counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez jabs Anders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez scores with a head kick. Anders tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anders checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Anders tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Anders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Anders pushes him away.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Anders swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingemar Anders showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anders has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A victorious Ingemar Anders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 3
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Smoochie Wallace checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlvarez.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Smoochie Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Smoochie Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Smoochie Wallace punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Smoochie Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Smoochie Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Smoochie Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.#T1#
A big left from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoochie Wallace connects with the punch.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smoochie Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a good, hard body kick but Smoochie Wallace shrugs it off.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smoochie Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smoochie Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a solid body kick.
Smoochie Wallace swinging wildly here.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Smoochie Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Smoochie Wallace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Smoochie Wallace.
As Smoochie Wallace tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Smoochie Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smoochie Wallace.
Alvarez fakes the leg kick and cracks Smoochie Wallace in the body.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smoochie Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smoochie Wallace throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing. #T3##CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smoochie Wallace.
#T4#
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smoochie Wallace is keeping busy.
Smoochie Wallace digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Smoochie Wallace controls the action.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Smoochie Wallace lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smoochie Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smoochie Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Smoochie Wallace back against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smoochie Wallace tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Smoochie Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the body.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Smoochie Wallace back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez trying to stall but Smoochie Wallace improves his position.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Smoochie Wallace.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smoochie Wallace lands a body shot.
#T1#
Smoochie Wallace swinging wildly here.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Smoochie Wallace.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smoochie Wallace in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smoochie Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Smoochie Wallace circles away.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a high kick.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Smoochie Wallace.
As Smoochie Wallace tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez cracks the inside of Smoochie Wallace's front leg.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a high kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Smoochie Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Alvarez scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Smoochie Wallace moved away.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Smoochie Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from Smoochie Wallace lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smoochie Wallace's calf.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Smoochie Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Alvarez throws a chopping leg kick but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Smoochie Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a swing at Smoochie Wallace's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smoochie Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smoochie Wallace!
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a straight right.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvarez.
Smoochie Wallace gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smoochie Wallace as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez is looking to control Smoochie Wallace's arms but Smoochie Wallace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Smoochie Wallace shrugs off.
Smoochie Wallace prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Smoochie Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smoochie Wallace as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Smoochie Wallace.
Alvarez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smoochie Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Smoochie Wallace steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Smoochie Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Smoochie Wallace blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Smoochie Wallace back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez feints and then cracks Smoochie Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smoochie Wallace down.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Alvarez.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Smoochie Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Smoochie Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
Smoochie Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Smoochie Wallace steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez scores with a hook.
Smoochie Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a straight left.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Smoochie Wallace avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smoochie Wallace's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Smoochie Wallace tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Smoochie Wallace in his tracks for a moment.
Smoochie Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smoochie Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvarez or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Smoochie Wallace.
A short left from Alvarez.
A short right from Smoochie Wallace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smoochie Wallace. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Smoochie Wallace fails to land. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a double jab.
Smoochie Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez throws a front kick that sends Smoochie Wallace stumbling back into the cage.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Smoochie Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Smoochie Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to work over Smoochie Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smoochie Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Smoochie Wallace back against the cage.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Smoochie Wallace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Smoochie Wallace improves position.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smoochie Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez blocks a jab.#T4#
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the temple. Smoochie Wallace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smoochie Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Smoochie Wallace saw that one coming.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoochie Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smoochie Wallace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Alvarez.
I think Smoochie Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Our winner, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
Syn 546 - Apex
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Vorster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Vorster persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Vorster moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
#CL#
Vorster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Vorster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vorster's gas tank.
Vorster is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez works on Vorster's body with a couple of short punches.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Vorster fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez forces Vorster back against the cage and clinches.
Vorster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarez smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Vorster sees coming a mile off.
Vorster checks the leg kick.
Alvarez lands a front kick.
Vorster is looking to clinch.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Vorster slips the punch.
Alvarez scores with a head kick. Vorster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vorster, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Vorster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Vorster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarez regains guard.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Vorster stops Alvarez from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vorster 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.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vorster blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvarez.
Vorster moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
Vorster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
#CL#
Vorster moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vorster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Vorster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Vorster slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Vorster moves to clinch but Alvarez breaks away
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vorster sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Vorster avoids it this time.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Vorster clinches.
Vorster looking for a takedown.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Vorster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alvarez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Vorster tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Vorster drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Vorster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Vorster up against the cage.
Vorster looking for a takedown.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to work over Vorster's front leg with a kick but Vorster checks it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Vorster moves out of range easily.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vorster is out of range.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vorster is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vorster tries to clinch up.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Vorster dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vorster is controlling him.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to keep Vorster in close.
#T1#
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Vorster is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Vorster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Vorster stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Jandre Vorster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vorster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez controlling Vorster's posture.
Vorster stops Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vorster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Vorster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Vorster is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Vorster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alvarez controls Vorster momentarily but Vorster frees himself.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Vorster trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Vorster won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Vorster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez has his hands on Vorster's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez works on Vorster's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action.
Vorster prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vorster's defenses.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vorster.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Vorster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vorster's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Vorster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vorster shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Vorster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez swings for the body but Vorster moves out of range.
Vorster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Vorster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Vorster has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vorster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - Vorster dives into Alvarez's guard.#ES2#
Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Vorster back into the cage.#T1#
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Vorster 's eye.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez trying to stall but Vorster improves his position.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michael Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Vorster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vorster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Vorster tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alvarez managing to control the position. #T3#
Vorster wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Vorster isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Vorster prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez tests Vorster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Vorster down.
Vorster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Vorster.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Vorster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking hook.
Vorster moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Vorster shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Vorster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vorster doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Vorster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vorster momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vorster is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Vorster moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vorster, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
A very excited looking Michael Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Pyryx Dall has been cut.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Alvarez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
Dall blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall lands a right hand.
Alvarez prevents Dall from breaking the clinch.
Dall just leaning against Alvarez, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez looking to stall.
#BC#
Dall breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Dall pushes him away.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a nice body kick.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Dall moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Dall.#T2#
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Dall lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Alvarez is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
It appears Dall was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Dall trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Dall passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez controlling the position for now.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall controlling the action here.
Alvarez is positioning himself well to prevent Dall advancing to mount.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyryx Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyryx Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Dall catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Dall.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Pyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dall wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dall postures up.
#T1#
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez seems keen to control Dall's posture.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez wants to stand back up but Dall manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Dall has an Americana. Alvarez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pyryx Dall!
Pyryx Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
OFC 301: Aftermath
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Darrow moves into the clinch.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Darrow there.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darrow throws out the jab. #CL2#
Darrow has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darrow avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darrow or not.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Darrow pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darrow's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Darrow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow working aggressively here.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darrow's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darrow or not.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Darrow blocks the elbow strike.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
#T3##BC#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Darrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Darrow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Darrow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Darrow should have avoided that one.
Darrow misses with a leg kick.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darrow cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Darrow cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Darrow blocks a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darrow's head.#ROC#
Darrow is rocked!#T4#
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez scores with a push kick.
Alvarez checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Darrow down.
Alvarez steps in with a hook that catches Darrow right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alvarez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Darrow looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Alvarez!
Michael Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 296: Bloom
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez lands the left hand.#TD#
Futter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Futter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Futter seems content to control.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Futter in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Futter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
#ES2#
Alvarez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Futter's front leg but catches the back leg as Futter tries to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Alvarez. #T1#
Futter fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Futter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Alvarez stands up from Futter's guard - Alvarez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Futter moves out of range.
Futter dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
#T2#
Futter thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Alvarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Futter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez is trying to keep Futter in close.
Futter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Futter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Futter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futter wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.#T3#
Futter forces his way into half guard.
Futter working the head and body with strikes.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez won't allow Futter to pass to mount.
Alvarez taking some punishment here, with Futter in his half guard.
Futter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Futter there.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Futter is working away from the top position though.
Futter trying to control the pace. #T4#
Alvarez trying to hold on to Futter's head to control him but Futter postures up.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Futter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Futter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Futter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Futter.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez is looking to slow Futter down with leg kicks. #CL#
Futter darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Futter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Futter avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Futter jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
#SUB#
Futter working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Futter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Futter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Futter had control of the position.
Futter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Futter is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Futter trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Alvarez gets to his feet - Futter follows without any prompting.
Futter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Futter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Futter attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.#T2#
Futter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez thows a leg kick but Futter checks it #TD#
and Futter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvarez!
Futter wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Futter slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Futter is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Futter is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Futter stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Futter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futter advances position into side control!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez wants to control but Futter postures up.
Futter trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez is not content to let Futter control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Alvarez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Futter controls the position.
Alvarez prevents Futter from moving into mount.
Futter trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Futter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Futter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Futter working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Futter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alvarez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Futter!
A very excited looking Buck Futter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Michael Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
OFC 290: London Calling
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Ho sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Ho avoids it this time.
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the temple. Ho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Alvarez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Good leg kick by Ho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Ho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez is looking to chop away at Ho's legs.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Ho saw that one coming.
Ho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ho has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Ho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Ho scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ho's defenses. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Ho counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Ho gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Ho shrugs off.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Ho won't allow it.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Ho lands with a left to the head.
Ho avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Ho lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Crunch! Ho slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ho counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Ho to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ho scores with a jab.#CL#
Ho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ho scores with a head kick. Alvarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ho with a jab.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Alvarez throws a chopping leg kick but Ho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho's sensitive parts.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Ho counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ho!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ho, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Ho moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Ho throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Ho only half commits.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Ho's body.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Ho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvarez - that will leave a mark!
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Ho jumps back.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ho is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Ho jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Ho is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Ho lands with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Ho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
Ho scores with a nice strike.
Ho lands a jab.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ho.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Ho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Alvarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Ho.
#T4#
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ho!
#CL#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez tries to stall but Ho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ho takes an elbow to the temple.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Ho.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Ho. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Ho.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvarez pushes Ho away with a front kick.
Ho tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Ho sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Ho clinches.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ho tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Ho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho. #BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho throws a head kick that half lands.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ho jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Ho throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Ho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Ho is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Ho dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ho tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Phat Ho has been cut.
Ho gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Ho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!
Phat Ho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXVIII
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Lauzon misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Lauzon ducked under it nicely.
Lauzon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvarez backs up against the cage.
Donk. Lauzon catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Lauzon.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Lauzon breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lauzon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lauzon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Lauzon clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#T1##CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Lauzon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Lauzon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
Lauzon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lauzon's defenses. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon lands with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lauzon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Lauzon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Lauzon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lauzon's calf.
Alvarez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lauzon will feel that in the morning.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lauzon misses with the combination.
As Lauzon tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Lauzon manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lauzon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzon's head.
Alvarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lauzon if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Alvarez pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lauzon into the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lauzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lauzon avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Lauzon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
#T4#
Lauzon blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lauzon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage. #TD2#
Lauzon tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Lauzon is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Lauzon is having none of it.
Alvarez has Lauzon pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Lauzon avoids it.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Michael Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lauzon moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?
Alvarez lands with a hook. Lauzon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lauzon tries to clinch up.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lauzon takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Lauzon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvarez.
Lauzon takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lauzon as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Lauzon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lauzon.
Alvarez effectively controlling the action here.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon wants a takedown.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lauzon's defenses. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon lands a jab.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lauzon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
#T2#
Lauzon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lauzon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Lauzon is controlling him.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez works on Lauzon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lauzon takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt. #CL#
Alvarez pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Alvarez tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lauzon can't get the takedown.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lauzon's defenses.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lauzon can't get the takedown.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lauzon throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lauzon throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Lauzon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lauzon scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lauzon's calf.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon avoids a kick to the body.
Lauzon scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Lauzon 's eye.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Lauzon has the dominant position.#TD2#
Lauzon has clasped his hands together around Alvarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvarez cracks Lauzon with an open hand slap.
Lauzon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lauzon moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range.
#CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Lauzon avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon stalling in the clinch.
Lauzon dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Lauzon drops back down to his feet.
Lauzon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Lauzon avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lauzon up against the cage.
Lauzon is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Lauzon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lauzon throws a head punch that misses.
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Lauzon gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lauzon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Alvarez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lauzon, up you get!
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
And Lauzon tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Lauzon tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Alvarez lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lauzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Lauzon breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lauzon moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Lauzon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvarez!
#T3#
Lauzon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lauzon doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Lauzon sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lauzon feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Lauzon moves out of range easily.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Lauzon is out of range.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lauzon fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Lauzon up against the cage.
Lauzon avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Lauzon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lauzon lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Lauzon.
Lauzon wants to stall.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Lauzon in his tracks for a moment.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Lauzon throws knees to the body.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
A very excited looking Michael Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
USFC 153
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Longworth works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Longworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Longworth cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Longworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longworth takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longworth. That did some damage!
Alvarez feints and then cracks Longworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longworth down.
Longworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Longworth moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Alvarez forces Longworth back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longworth is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Alvarez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Longworth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alvarez to the mat. Alvarez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Longworth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longworth trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longworth slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Alvarez is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Longworth is controlling well.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
Longworth thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Longworth is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez pushes Longworth off looking to stand but Longworth dives back in and keeps control.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Longworth is controlling him well.
Longworth trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Longworth seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Longworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Longworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Longworth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Longworth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Longworth eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Alvarez is continuing to stall.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez trying to control the position here.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Longworth misses.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Longworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinnie Longworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Longworth saw that one coming.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Longworth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Longworth there.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Longworth thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Longworth is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longworth passes to side control.
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from Longworth.
Longworth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Alvarez taking a bit of punishment here - Longworth scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Longworth crashes against the mat.
Alvarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Longworth asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Longworth advances to mount.
Longworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Longworth lands a heavy elbow.
Longworth breaks from Alvarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez really wants to buck Longworth off and get back to his feet.
Longworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Alvarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Longworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Longworth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Longworth avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Longworth breaks from Alvarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Longworth pushes him away.
Longworth with the ground and pound from mount.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Longworth pushes him away.
Alvarez tries to buck Longworth off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Longworth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Longworth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longworth with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Longworth cracks Alvarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Longworth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
Alvarez is still in real trouble! Can Longworth finish him?
Alvarez tries to hold on but Longworth postures up.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Longworth dominating with strikes here.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
Longworth lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Longworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Longworth avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.#SUB#
Longworth working for a submission but Alvarez is keeping him at bay.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Longworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Longworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Longworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Longworth seems unphased.
#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longworth wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Longworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Longworth shrugs it off though.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Longworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez scores with a nice body kick.
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longworth takes a step back to recover.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Longworth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longworth moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Longworth misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Longworth is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Longworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longworth tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to stall but Longworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Longworth takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Longworth needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Longworth and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Longworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Longworth.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Longworth's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Longworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Longworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Longworth.
Longworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
Alvarez moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Alvarez throws a front kick that sends Longworth stumbling back into the cage.
Longworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvarez sizes up Longworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Longworth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a front kick.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longworth moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Longworth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Longworth scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Longworth sees coming a mile off.
Longworth misses with an uppercut.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longworth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
Our winner, Vinnie Longworth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller throws a counter combo.
Alvarez misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
A lazy body kick from Alvarez
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvarez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller stalling.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miller connects with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez thumps Miller with a low kick.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Miller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alvarez cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Josh Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Alvarez.
Miller moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Miller.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Miller counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvarez shrugs it off.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez misses with the body kick
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Alvarez backs away looking to recover.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alvarez back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez has Miller pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the body.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Miller.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvarez!
Miller tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller throws a counter combo.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Miller postures up.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Miller throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.#TD2#
Miller manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Alvarez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez has one of Miller's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvarez wants to control but Miller postures up.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller controls the position.#T2#
Miller wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miller has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Alvarez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alvarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
#T3#
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Miller throws a counter combo.
Miller slips a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Alvarez tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is trying to escape back to his feet but Miller uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Alvarez is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Alvarez is trying to buck Miller off.
Miller working away.
Miller content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Miller takes a little break here. Alvarez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Miller really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez slips under a jab.#CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Alvarez #TD2#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvarez is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller postures up.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Miller misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws a lazy head kick
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miller if he has to take too many more of those.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Miller slips a jab from Alvarez.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
#BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Miller with a jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Miller.
Miller throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely. #T4#
Miller throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alvarez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.#BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
A good leg kick by Alvarez.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
As Alvarez backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Miller dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Good shot there by Miller.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Miller.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Alvarez.
Miller blocks a jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Alvarez backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Miller lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez delivers a nice body kick.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvarez.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Miller both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Alvarez defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miller digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Miller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Miller.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Miller!
Josh Miller is the new bantamweight champion!
Josh Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
USFC 138
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Darrow misses its target.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Alvarez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Alvarez.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez pushes Darrow away with a front kick.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez lunges at Darrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darrow's hand.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Darrow.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Darrow should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Darrow 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Balfour Darrow has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez has Darrow pressed against the cage.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Darrow 's eye.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Darrow blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Darrow to his knees! Alvarez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Alvarez!
Michael Alvarez is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Michael Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Alvarez misses
and Uru counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Uru to acknowledge the strikes.
Uru 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.
Good leg kick by Uru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Uru moves away and avoids it.
Uru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
And Uru counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvarez blocks it.
Uru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Uru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Uru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
Uru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uru throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Uru blocks the elbow strike.
Uru avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Uru blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Yas Uru has been cut.
Alvarez tries to work over Uru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a solid body kick.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Uru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3##CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Uru avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Uru moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Uru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvarez swings for the body but Uru moves out of range.
Uru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez tries to work over Uru's front leg with a kick but Uru checks it.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Alvarez instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uru tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Uru avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Uru wants to break free but Alvarez has control.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Uru dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
#BC#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Uru misses.
The fighters circling - Uru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Uru ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yas Uru's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez throws a head kick but Uru moves out of range.
Uru has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uru moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Uru moves his leg out of the way.
Uru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uru blocks the body kick.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Uru's leg. Uru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uru avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Uru has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Uru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uru.
Uru wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Uru jumps back.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yas Uru is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Uru sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Uru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.#T3#
Uru lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uru is able to avoid easily.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Uru breaks away
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Alvarez 's knee.
Uru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uru looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Uru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Uru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
As Alvarez backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Uru avoids a kick to the body.
Uru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uru counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uru counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yas Uru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez wants to clinch.
As Alvarez backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Uru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Uru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uru blocks the elbow strike.
Uru blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Uru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A body shot lands from Alvarez.
Uru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Uru is trying to push Alvarez away but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uru avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez has Uru pressed against the cage, preventing Uru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uru avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Uru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Uru in a clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uru prevents a body shot from Alvarez. #T2#
Uru is trying to break free.#BC#
Uru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Uru moves out of range easily.
Uru looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Uru avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Uru saw that one coming.
Uru half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uru is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uru counters with a leg kick.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Uru looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uru tries a head kick but it misses.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uru throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Uru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Uru's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Uru against the cage.
Uru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uru up against the cage.
Uru tries to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Uru prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Uru tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarez works on Uru's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Michael Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jay looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Jay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Bee Jay has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick. #T1##CL#
Jay moves into the clinch.
Jay lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Jay in his tracks for a moment.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Jay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Jay blocks an elbow strike.
Jay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Jay prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Jay has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Jay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Jay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.#T3#
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Jay wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jay dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jay is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not.
Alvarez cracks Jay with a nice body shot.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Jay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Jay dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Jay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Jay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alvarez controls Jay momentarily but Jay frees himself.
Jay looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Jay is controlling the position.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Jay back into the cage.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Jay blocks it.
Jay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez gets through Jay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jay wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Jay is stalling here.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
#TD#
Jay turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Alvarez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jay somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jay throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.#T3#
Jay misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donk. Alvarez catches Jay right on the button with a cross.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Jay pushes him away.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Jay.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Jay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Good shot there by Alvarez.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay tries to clinch up.
Jay sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Jay avoids it this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Jay slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Jay as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Jay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez presses Jay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jay's brow.
Nice body punch from Alvarez - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Jay tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jay missing with knees to the body.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage. #T1#
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jay prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Jay shrugs off.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Jay avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
#T2#
Jay takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Jay shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Michael Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jay blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Jay has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jay takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Jay dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jay's elbow.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Jay 's eye. #CUT2#
Bee Jay's cut is getting worse.
Jay avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Jay in his tracks for a moment.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jay's elbow.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Jay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bee Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Boshtok keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Boshtok slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Boshtok counters with a nice leg kick.
Boshtok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boshtok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
letting Boshtok counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Boshtok there.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Boshtok's shoulder, as Boshtok tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Boshtok.
Boshtok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Boshtok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Boshtok.
Michael Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Boshtok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Boshtok counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Boshtok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boshtok scores with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boshtok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Boshtok's head back.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Boshtok scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Boshtok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Boshtok scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshtok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boshtok checks a leg kick.
Boshtok throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boshtok scores with a decent looking hook.
Boshtok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Boshtok slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Boshtok.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boshtok counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Boshtok avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Boshtok.
A low kick from Alvarez is predictable there
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Boshtok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boshtok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boshtok.
Boshtok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boshtok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boshtok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Boshtok.
Donk. Boshtok catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Boshtok.#T4#
Alvarez slips under a jab from Boshtok.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boshtok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Boshtok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Boshtok ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boshtok throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Boshtok checks the leg kick.
Boshtok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boshtok.
Boshtok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Boshtok with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that round.
That's time! Boshtok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boshtok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez cracks Boshtok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boshtok scores with a body shot.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Boshtok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Boshtok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick.
Boshtok connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boshtok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Boshtok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boshtok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Boshtok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boshtok. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Boshtok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boshtok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Boshtok throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Boshtok lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boshtok. #T2#
Alvarez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Boshtok tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Boshtok slips under a jab from Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshtok misses the target.
Yuri Boshtok is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshtok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
As Alvarez backs away, Boshtok returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boshtok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Boshtok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Boshtok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Boshtok.
Alvarez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boshtok blocks it well.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Boshtok off balance momentarily.#T3#
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Boshtok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boshtok throws a head kick that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Boshtok counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boshtok.
A bone on bone clash there as Boshtok blocks the leg kick.
Boshtok throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boshtok's head.#T4#
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Boshtok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boshtok's sensitive parts.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Boshtok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Boshtok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boshtok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvarez throws a jab when Boshtok was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Boshtok misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Boshtok tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body kick.
Boshtok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boshtok really felt that one!
Boshtok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Boshtok settles back down.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Boshtok is wise to it.
Boshtok blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
It looked like Boshtok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Boshtok avoids it.
Boshtok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boshtok throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Boshtok lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Boshtok misses with a body kick.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boshtok. Boshtok obviously looking to wear him down.
Boshtok scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook but Boshtok blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boshtok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boshtok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Boshtok throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Alvarez misses with the body kick
and Boshtok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Boshtok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Boshtok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boshtok tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Boshtok thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boshtok.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez tries to work over Boshtok's front leg with a kick but Boshtok checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boshtok.#T3#
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Boshtok avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Boshtok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boshtok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boshtok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshtok manages to avoid it.
Boshtok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boshtok.
Boshtok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Boshtok counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boshtok has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Boshtok throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boshtok.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Boshtok's body.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Boshtok's knee but Boshtok avoids it well.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boshtok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boshtok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Boshtok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Alvarez.
I think Boshtok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boshtok!
Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
T159 Rubin vs Beck
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hao avoids a kick to the body.
Hao misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left and a right from Hao both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily.
Hao throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Hao.
#T1#
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hao.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Hao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a solid body kick.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Hao misses.
Hao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hao is able to avoid easily.
Hao throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez lunges at Hao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hao's hand.
Hao thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Hao checks it.
Nice body kick there by Alvarez.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Hao's torso.
Hao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hao swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hao is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez feints a counter leg kick.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Hao.#T4#
Hao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hao moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Hao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Hao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lu Hao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Alvarez throws a hook but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Hao misses.
Hao lands a jab.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Hao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hao wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Hao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Hao controls the action.
Hao blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hao or not.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Hao blocks it.
Hao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Hao has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hao pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - Hao dives into Alvarez's guard.
Hao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tries to kick Hao off but Hao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hao to get the leverage.
Hao trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez pushes Hao off looking to stand but Hao dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Hao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hao stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez keeping hold of Hao's head, controlling as best he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Hao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Alvarez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hao is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Hao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hao manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Hao is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Lu Hao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lu Hao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hao fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Hao.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Hao slaps the foot to one side.
Hao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Hao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao misses with a double jab.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Hao cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao.
And Alvarez responds with a good body kick, but Hao manages to step out the way in time.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Hao moves out of range.
Hao throws a low kick, looking for Alvarez's leg but Alvarez calmly moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Hao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Alvarez takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hao moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Hao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hao can pounce on him.
Alvarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Hao down.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Hao checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Hao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hao connects with an inside leg kick.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hao counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Hao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hao is one step ahead there. #T4#
Hao trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Hao is keeping the position.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hao pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Alvarez.
I think Hao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
A victorious Lu Hao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
T155 Spillane vs Rubin III
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McGuire clinches.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.#T1#
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvarez blocks it.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Alvarez thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and McGuire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGuire is standing up over Alvarez. Alvarez looks to escape but McGuire dives into side control.
#T3##REVB#
McGuire working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Alvarez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez parries the strikes from McGuire easily there. McGuire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuire is controlling him well.
McGuire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McGuire working away.#T4#
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
McGuire working the head with strikes.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuire working the ground and pound from side control.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alvarez wants to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
As McGuire backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.#TD#
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up but McGuire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alvarez.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McGuire is staying active.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGuire controlling the action here.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire is working away from the top position though.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez has his hands clasped together around McGuire's back. He's all about the action.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg. #SUB#
McGuire is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire working Alvarez over with strikes.
Alvarez has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez pushes McGuire off looking to stand but McGuire dives back in and keeps control.
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGuire prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Alvarez pushes McGuire off but McGuire dives into side control.
#T3#
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
The ground and pound from McGuire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alvarez tries to escape but McGuire is in control.
Alvarez tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire lands a few punches from side control.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boyd McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire staying calm.
McGuire scores with punches from side control. #T4#
McGuire grinds an elbow into Alvarez's temple.
McGuire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alvarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGuire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire is chipping away with strikes.
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuire.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuire is controlling him well.
McGuire lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
McGuire wants to clinch.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Alvarez throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boyd McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Nice shot by Alvarez.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
A head kick misses from Alvarez. #CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
McGuire drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
McGuire is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing Alvarez from standing up. #SUB#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Alvarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
McGuire misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Boyd McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
#T4#
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
McGuire feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, McGuire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd McGuire!
Boyd McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
T153 Forclit vs Highjack III
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Judo's knee momentarily.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Judo had a free shot at his head there.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Judo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Judo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Judo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Judo takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Judo breaks from the clinch.
Judo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Judo tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Judo.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Judo ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Judo has been cut.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at *****MY YARD***** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Judo sees coming a mile off.
Judo shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Judo tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez throws a hook but Judo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Judo scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Judo throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Judo dives into side control.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Alvarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Judo is controlling him well.
Judo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Judo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alvarez reverses the position - he's now on top in Judo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet. Judo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Judo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judo.
Judo misses with a wild body shot.
Judo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Judo's body.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judo dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judo misses with a body shot.
Judo shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the body.
Judo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Judo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez thuds his shin into the meat of Judo's side.#TD2#
Judo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Judo is now in Alvarez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is trying to keep Judo in close.
#T4#
Judo passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Alvarez has one foot on Judo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Judo scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Judo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Judo trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to keep Judo in close.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Judo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Judo cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Judo is avoiding it.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Judo.
Judo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Judo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Judo misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Judo misses with a body shot.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Judo.
A solid body kick from Alvarez.
Michael Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Judo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Judo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Judo misses.
Jab, jab by Judo - just one landing.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2##TD2#
Judo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Judo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez keeping hold of Judo's head, controlling as best he can. #ES#
Alvarez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Judo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Judo gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Judo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Judo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Alvarez wants to stand up but Judo is controlling him.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass. #T3#
Alvarez is pulling down on Judo's head. It's preventing any offense from Judo, at least for the moment.
Judo won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet. #ES#
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Judo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Judo digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Judo.
A nice left hand lands by Judo.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Judo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Judo.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Judo misses with some punches.
Alvarez keeps control of Judo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Judo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Judo connects with a looping right hand.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Judo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Judo dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Judo pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Judo looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Judo keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Jack Judo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Judo is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Judo misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a good low kick that Judo was not able to check.
Alvarez is looking to slow Judo down with leg kicks.
Judo lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Judo misses.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Judo moved away.
Alvarez leaves Judo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.#TD2#
Judo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Judo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB2#
Judo wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Judo on the ground.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Judo's head to control him but Judo postures up.
#SUB2#
Judo wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Judo won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Judo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Judo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Judo is fighting to break Alvarez's control of his arms but Alvarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Judo trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Judo stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Judo.
Judo just misses with a punch to the body.
Judo stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Judo scores with a decent looking hook.
Judo shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Judo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Judo throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judo feints the counter takedown.
Judo misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Jack Judo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Alvarez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
Michael Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Event:
T150 LA
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez with a hook.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice body kick.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ferguson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Ferguson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Ferguson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a head kick. Ferguson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
A head kick by Alvarez misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a big head kick but Ferguson shrugs it off.
Alvarez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferguson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ferguson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range. #CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ferguson.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferguson's brow.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Ferguson avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Ferguson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Ferguson checks it.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick from Ferguson lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Ferguson's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson checks the leg kick.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Ferguson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferguson is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferguson is wise to it.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Ferguson walks into a jab.#T2#
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Alvarez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferguson lands a jab.#T3#
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvarez jabs Ferguson right on the nose. Ferguson blinks but takes it well.
Turd Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a body kick that stops Ferguson in his tracks momentarily.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferguson under the eye.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a low kick, right behind Ferguson 's knee.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Turd Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ferguson delivers a nice body kick.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferguson really felt that one!
Ferguson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Alvarez slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferguson is wise to it.#T1#
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a low kick, right behind Ferguson 's knee.
Ferguson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Ferguson shrugs it off though.
Ferguson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alvarez's head.
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson.
Ferguson digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Alvarez cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ferguson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Ferguson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Ferguson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvarez throws a chopping leg kick but Ferguson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.#T4#
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ferguson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
An out of breath Michael Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
T148: Spillane vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a hook. Reijonen ducked under it nicely.
Reijonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reijonen looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reijonen throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reijonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reijonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice body kick.
Reijonen swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Reijonen backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Reijonen throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Reijonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reijonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reijonen.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Reijonen steps away.
Reijonen blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
#T1#
Reijonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Reijonen.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Reijonen shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reijonen misses with a body shot.
Reijonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Reijonen sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reijonen's head backwards.
Reijonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Reijonen avoids it.
Reijonen moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reijonen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Nice cross by Reijonen.
Reijonen throws a leg kick
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reijonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A leg kick checked by Reijonen.
Reijonen defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Reijonen misses the jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Reijonen is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Reijonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez. #CL#
Reijonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
#T3#
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
I was talking to Reijonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
Reijonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reijonen's brow.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reijonen up against the cage.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Reijonen.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Reijonen as the two fighters clinch.
Reijonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to stall but Reijonen improves his position.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reijonen's defenses.
Reijonen lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez looks winded!
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Reijonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reijonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvarez can turn it around.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skreba Reijonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reijonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reijonen tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reijonen clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Reijonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reijonen misses with a body kick. #CL#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Reijonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Reijonen is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Reijonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Reijonen takes a shot to the head.
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Skreba Reijonen has been cut.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Reijonen.
Michael Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reijonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land. #T2#
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reijonen scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Reijonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reijonen's defenses.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Reijonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Reijonen tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Reijonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reijonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Reijonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Reijonen shrugs off.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Reijonen takes a shot to the head. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Reijonen on the inside.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
Reijonen digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Reijonen digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Reijonen cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Reijonen blocks it.
Reijonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez tries to stall but Reijonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reijonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Skreba Reijonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Reijonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Reijonen darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Reijonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Reijonen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reijonen pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Reijonen on the inside.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reijonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reijonen blocks the elbow strike.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Reijonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reijonen lands with a right to the head.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez. #T2#
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Reijonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reijonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reijonen prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Reijonen.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Reijonen improves position.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Reijonen controls his hands.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Reijonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Reijonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reijonen blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez tries to work over Reijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Reijonen dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Reijonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Skreba Reijonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reijonen avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reijonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Skreba Reijonen.
Well Reijonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skreba Reijonen!
A victorious Skreba Reijonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 36
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Tiili lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiili.
Alvarez sizes up Tiili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiili has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Tiili.
Tiili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Tiili throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Tiili throws a body kick that misses
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Tiili moved away.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiili connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiili's head backwards.
Tiili wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiili lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tiili moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Tiili's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Tiili manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Alvarez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tiili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Tiili's knee but Tiili avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiili. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez moves out of range as Tiili strikes.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiili lands with a good body shot.
Tiili connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiili misses with a leg kick
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Tiili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Tiili throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiili.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiili lands with a shot to the body.
Tiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiili.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiili misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Tiili misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiili looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiili.#T3#
Tiili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili lands a front kick.
Tiili misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiili lands an overhand right.
Tiili misses with a kick to the body
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Tiili takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiili motions for Alvarez to come forward. Tiili throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
A cross from Tiili lands.
Tiili lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Tiili lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiili takes a step back to recover.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tiili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiili moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Tiili throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Alvarez counters with a crisp one two that drops Tiili! Alvarez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tiili to his feet! Tiili is in big trouble!#ROC#
Tiili is rocked!
Tiili works the jab nicely.
Tiili is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Tiili looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a huge left! Tiili is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alvarez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tiili from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Alvarez!
A very excited looking Michael Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
VCL Champions: 15
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hong trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Hong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hong trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Alvarez wants to control but Hong is keeping busy.
#T1#
Alvarez tries to kick Hong off but Hong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control but Hong manages to pass to mount!
Hong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hong lands a big elbow.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but Hong maintains control.
Hong lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hong avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Hong lands with some strikes.#T2#
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong breaks from Alvarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez taking shots to the head.
Alvarez tries to buck Hong off but he can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Hong postures up.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hong controlling his opponent.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Hong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alvarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here. Hong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Hong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Hong pushes him away.
Hong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Hong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hong trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Alvarez really wants to buck Hong off and get back to his feet.
Alvarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hong is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Hong's head to control him but Hong postures up.
Hong is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Alvarez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hong scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
Hong misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hong's knee momentarily.
Alvarez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hong throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Hong misses.
Alvarez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Hong.
Alvarez throws a quick counter head kick but Hong was just out of range.#T1#
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong checks the leg kick.
Hong blocks the body kick.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hong should have avoided that one.
Alvarez motions for Hong to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Hong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Hong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Hong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Hong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Hong ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Michael Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Alvarez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Alvarez tries a low kick but Hong avoids it.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Hong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Alvarez thows a leg kick but Hong checks it
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Hong throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Hong down.
Hong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Hong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hong avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a low kick but Hong avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong connects with a body shot.#T1#
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hong with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Hong shoots in.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Hong blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
#T2#
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Hong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Hong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Alvarez is predictable there
and Hong counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez pushes Hong away with a front kick.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range. #T4#
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Hong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hong - that will leave a mark!
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hong. That did some damage!
Hong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvarez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antoni Hong just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Hong slips a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Alvarez tries to land a body kick
and Hong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Hong flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong misses with a hook
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Hong looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hong if he has to take too many more of those.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Hong tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Hong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
Hong connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Michael Alvarez's cut is getting worse.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hong finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Alvarez motions for Hong to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.#T3#
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to work over Hong's front leg with a kick but Hong checks it.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Hong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Hong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hong shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Hong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antoni Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Hong.
Alvarez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hong thuds his shin into the meat of Alvarez's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Hong misses.
Hong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hong doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvarez.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Hong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Hong finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
It appears Alvarez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hong thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.#T3#
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice leg kick.
Hong misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hong's head.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a low kick, right behind Hong 's knee. #T4#
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hong checks it well.
Hong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hong misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez tried to counter with a leg kick but Hong avoided it.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hong counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Alvarez.
I think Hong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Hong! Antoni Hong retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Antoni Hong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Michael Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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