Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2017 7:41:56 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Diego Sanchez is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alvarez.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Diego.
Diego Sanchez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punch by Diego Sanchez
that nearly tags Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Alvarez is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Eddie Alvarez looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Diego Sanchez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego is moving on the ground...
Alvarez tries to counter Diego's moves on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Alvarez is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Diego Sanchez throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Alvarez is doing a great job covering himself up.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alvarez's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Alvarez
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Alvarez misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Alvarez is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Diego's face!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Eddie Alvarez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Eddie Alvarez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alvarez moves forward looking for some action
Eddie Alvarez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Eddie Alvarez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Alvarez tries to block Diego Sanchez punches...
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Alvarez pushes Diego Sanchez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Diego cannot escape Eddie Alvarez's clinch! Eddie Alvarez is just brutalizing Diego with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Diego's face while in the clinch!
Diego can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eddie Alvarez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Diego hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a few punches and advance towards Diego trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Diego pushes Eddie Alvarez and circle away keeping himself within striking range
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Alvarez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diego with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Eddie Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Alvarez into his guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diego feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Alvarez moves aside and dodges.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Eddie Alvarez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Forehead
A left hook from Alvarez
grazes the chin of Diego.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Eddie Alvarez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alvarez moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez pushes off of Diego Sanchez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diego stumbles backwards but Eddie Alvarez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Diego Sanchez
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Eddie Alvarez pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego stumbles backwards and Eddie Alvarez circles to get the center of the cage
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Alvarez.
Diego tries to grapple
Alvarez moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
miss their mark.
Diego pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego goes to the body...
his punches graze Alvarez's arm.
Diego Sanchez and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Eddie Alvarez was tooling Diego Sanchez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Diego Sanchez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Diego Sanchez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alvarez jumps and tries to free his leg! Diego doesn't allow this but Eddie Alvarez is able to get half guard here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Alvarez, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Diego steps forward
Eddie Alvarez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Eddie Alvarez fires an unorthodox punch to Diego's torso
that hits its mark.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Diego
Alvarez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Diego's face!
Diego's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alvarez drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Diego's Nose is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Alvarez tries to open up Diego with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diego is trying to block them with his hands...
Diego's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez tries to open Diego's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Eddie Alvarez. Diego is unable to cover himself now!
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alvarez's moves.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez storms over Diego with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diego's face with his elbows!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg
Eddie Alvarez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diego's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Eddie Alvarez positions himself and tries to finish this!
Eddie Alvarez storms Diego Sanchez's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Diego Sanchez to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Eddie Alvarez has left Diego laying flat on the mat!
Diego has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 3
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 26/29 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/16 (69%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 44/62 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Sanchez had a rough go here. Eddie was out to prove he is a real fighter. Did this convince you?
Diego Sanchez is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alvarez.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Diego.
Diego Sanchez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punch by Diego Sanchez
that nearly tags Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Alvarez is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Eddie Alvarez looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Diego Sanchez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego is moving on the ground...
Alvarez tries to counter Diego's moves on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Alvarez is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Diego Sanchez throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Alvarez is doing a great job covering himself up.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alvarez's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Alvarez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Alvarez
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Alvarez misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Alvarez is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Diego's face!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Eddie Alvarez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Eddie Alvarez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alvarez moves forward looking for some action
Eddie Alvarez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Eddie Alvarez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Alvarez tries to block Diego Sanchez punches...
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Alvarez pushes Diego Sanchez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Diego cannot escape Eddie Alvarez's clinch! Eddie Alvarez is just brutalizing Diego with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Diego's face while in the clinch!
Diego can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eddie Alvarez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Diego hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a few punches and advance towards Diego trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Diego pushes Eddie Alvarez and circle away keeping himself within striking range
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Alvarez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diego with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Eddie Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Alvarez into his guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diego feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Alvarez moves aside and dodges.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Eddie Alvarez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Forehead
A left hook from Alvarez
grazes the chin of Diego.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Eddie Alvarez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alvarez moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez pushes off of Diego Sanchez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diego stumbles backwards but Eddie Alvarez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Diego Sanchez
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Eddie Alvarez pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego stumbles backwards and Eddie Alvarez circles to get the center of the cage
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Alvarez.
Diego tries to grapple
Alvarez moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
miss their mark.
Diego pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego goes to the body...
his punches graze Alvarez's arm.
Diego Sanchez and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Eddie Alvarez was tooling Diego Sanchez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Diego Sanchez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Diego Sanchez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alvarez jumps and tries to free his leg! Diego doesn't allow this but Eddie Alvarez is able to get half guard here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Alvarez, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Diego steps forward
Eddie Alvarez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Eddie Alvarez fires an unorthodox punch to Diego's torso
that hits its mark.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Diego
Alvarez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Diego's face!
Diego's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alvarez drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Diego's Nose is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Alvarez tries to open up Diego with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diego is trying to block them with his hands...
Diego's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez tries to open Diego's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Eddie Alvarez. Diego is unable to cover himself now!
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alvarez's moves.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez storms over Diego with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diego's face with his elbows!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Diego
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg
Eddie Alvarez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diego's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Eddie Alvarez positions himself and tries to finish this!
Eddie Alvarez storms Diego Sanchez's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Diego Sanchez to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Eddie Alvarez has left Diego laying flat on the mat!
Diego has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 3
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 26/29 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/16 (69%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 44/62 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Sanchez had a rough go here. Eddie was out to prove he is a real fighter. Did this convince you?