Johnson vs. Alves

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA Middleweight Championship

Anthony Johnson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Thiago Alves looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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Anthony Johnson and Thiago Alves touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!


Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Thiago Alves is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.


Thiago Alves is opening up on Rumble and raining down combinations!
Rumble's corner looks worried!


Some nice shots from Anthony Johnson
miss their mark.


Lightning fast low kick from Alves!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!


Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Rumble launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alves with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!


The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches


The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alves blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Anthony Johnson launches a body shot
Alves evades.


Incredible high kick!
Alves is worried!


Anthony Johnson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alves's face
Alves has a small cut in his Mouth


Rumble feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alves's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Pulverizing punch to Alves's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!


The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Anthony Johnson
rocks Alves!
Alves fell like he got shot! This is over!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Forehead

Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 2:21 Round 1

Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s


Anthony Johnson defends the Middleweight title!


Alves absolutely did not show up in classic champion form. He showed up in "I guess" form. That will not cut it vs. Anthony Johnson.