Post by The Sandmen on Feb 20, 2019 10:33:30 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Edwards while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Edwards decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Edwards moves back and takes a deep breath.
Yves Edwards goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Edwards tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Yves Edwards.
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Edwards breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez looks to be in very good shape.
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Edwards's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alvarez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Yves Edwards in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Edwards tries to free his leg...
Alvarez doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edwards's side.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alvarez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Yves Edwards gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Yves Edwards passes momentarily but Eddie Alvarez regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yves Edwards wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Edwards clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez is holding Yves Edwards's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to show some ground skills
Yves Edwards put Alvarez in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Eddie Alvarez storms over Edwards with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edwards's face with his elbows!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Edwards doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Yves Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alvarez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Edwards
He succeeds!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to better his position on the ground...
Edwards breaks the closed guard of Eddie Alvarez and moves to half guard
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Edwards tries to move to full mount!
Alvarez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Not a desiderable position that Edwards is in now. Eddie Alvarez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Yves Edwards in his guard.
Yves Edwards keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edwards blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Yves Edwards in his guard...
Yves Edwards rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Edwards is in rear mount over Alvarez
Yves Edwards slides his arm under Eddie Alvarez's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Eddie Alvarez pulls down on Yves Edwards's hand and staves off danger
Edwards is in rear mount over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Yves Edwards uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edwards is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Yves Edwards who is trying to get one hook in!
Alvarez struggles in the ground trying to break Edwards's control
Edwards clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez has Edwards controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edwards is unable to move under Alvarez control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Eddie Alvarez.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Eddie Alvarez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Eddie Alvarez charges at Edwards throwing flurries left and right.
Yves Edwards gets out of the way.
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Edwards.
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Nose
Yves Edwards seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Middle kick from Edwards.
The kick just misses.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards launches a body shot
Alvarez evades.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Eddie Alvarez
rocks Edwards!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Left eye
Alvarez is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Alvarez works on the ground with his fingers over Edwards's face
Edwards shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Eddie Alvarez looks to pass to mount...
Alvarez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Alvarez fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards hold his own hand and breaks Alvarez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Eddie Alvarez.
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Eddie Alvarez put Edwards in half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Yves Edwards passes momentarily but Eddie Alvarez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Edwards tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Yves Edwards.
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yves Edwards can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edwards is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Yves Edwards for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Alvarez time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Alvarez into his guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Edwards
Alvarez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering him!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Alvarez sits over his knees and pushes away Edwards's leg!
Eddie Alvarez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Mouth
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Eddie Alvarez pushes Edwards's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Edwards is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edwards's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Yves Edwards
You can see Edwards's blood making stains in the mat.
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards
Alvarez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edwards! Alvarez has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edwards's being punished here!
Edwards's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Edwards has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
Edwards's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Eddie Alvarez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edwards's face with those brutal elbows! Edwards needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Edwards doesn't stop bleeding.
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Eddie Alvarez! Edwards seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Edwards's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by TKO (Elbows) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/69 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 482 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 482 s
Maybe it's just me, but when I think of Eddie's UFC-time, it felt meh. Yet, the guy was a UFC champion. So strange. Maybe it's because he didn't have any hardcore, fight of the year contenders like his epic fights with Michal Chandler from Bellator. He had some good ones though, so I donno. Also, google Alvarez-Chandler. Both of their Bellator fights were great.
Ferocious staredown by Edwards while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Edwards decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Edwards moves back and takes a deep breath.
Yves Edwards goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Edwards tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Yves Edwards.
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Edwards breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez looks to be in very good shape.
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Edwards's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alvarez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Yves Edwards in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Edwards tries to free his leg...
Alvarez doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edwards's side.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Edwards positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alvarez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Yves Edwards gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Yves Edwards passes momentarily but Eddie Alvarez regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yves Edwards wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Edwards clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez is holding Yves Edwards's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to show some ground skills
Yves Edwards put Alvarez in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Eddie Alvarez storms over Edwards with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edwards's face with his elbows!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Edwards doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Yves Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alvarez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Edwards
He succeeds!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to better his position on the ground...
Edwards breaks the closed guard of Eddie Alvarez and moves to half guard
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Edwards tries to move to full mount!
Alvarez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Not a desiderable position that Edwards is in now. Eddie Alvarez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Yves Edwards in his guard.
Yves Edwards keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Edwards's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edwards blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Edwards tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Yves Edwards in his guard...
Yves Edwards rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Edwards is in rear mount over Alvarez
Yves Edwards slides his arm under Eddie Alvarez's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Eddie Alvarez pulls down on Yves Edwards's hand and staves off danger
Edwards is in rear mount over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Yves Edwards uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edwards is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Yves Edwards who is trying to get one hook in!
Alvarez struggles in the ground trying to break Edwards's control
Edwards clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez has Edwards controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edwards is unable to move under Alvarez control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Eddie Alvarez.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Eddie Alvarez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Eddie Alvarez charges at Edwards throwing flurries left and right.
Yves Edwards gets out of the way.
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Edwards.
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Nose
Yves Edwards seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Middle kick from Edwards.
The kick just misses.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards launches a body shot
Alvarez evades.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Eddie Alvarez
rocks Edwards!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Left eye
Alvarez is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Alvarez works on the ground with his fingers over Edwards's face
Edwards shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Eddie Alvarez looks to pass to mount...
Alvarez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Alvarez fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards hold his own hand and breaks Alvarez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Eddie Alvarez.
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Eddie Alvarez put Edwards in half guard.
Yves Edwards is in half guard over Alvarez
Yves Edwards tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Yves Edwards passes momentarily but Eddie Alvarez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Alvarez
Edwards tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez closed his guard around Yves Edwards.
Yves Edwards is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yves Edwards can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edwards is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Yves Edwards for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Alvarez time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Alvarez into his guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Edwards
Alvarez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering him!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Alvarez sits over his knees and pushes away Edwards's leg!
Eddie Alvarez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Edwards tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yves Edwards attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Yves Edwards manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Mouth
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Edwards
Eddie Alvarez pushes Edwards's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alvarez who is in full mount! Edwards is in trouble now!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edwards's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Yves Edwards
You can see Edwards's blood making stains in the mat.
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards
Alvarez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edwards! Alvarez has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edwards's being punished here!
Edwards's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Edwards has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
Edwards's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Eddie Alvarez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edwards's face with those brutal elbows! Edwards needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Edwards's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edwards doesn't fight back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Edwards with one hook in
Edwards doesn't stop bleeding.
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edwards is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Eddie Alvarez! Edwards seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Edwards's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by TKO (Elbows) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/69 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 482 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 482 s
Maybe it's just me, but when I think of Eddie's UFC-time, it felt meh. Yet, the guy was a UFC champion. So strange. Maybe it's because he didn't have any hardcore, fight of the year contenders like his epic fights with Michal Chandler from Bellator. He had some good ones though, so I donno. Also, google Alvarez-Chandler. Both of their Bellator fights were great.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!