Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2019 12:17:07 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Thiago Alves 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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Alvarez and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Thiago Alves fakes a punch and launches himself over Alvarez!
Nice move by Alves who clinches and pushes Alvarez against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches towards Alvarez's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Eddie Alvarez receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Alvarez blocks Thiago Alves's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Alves
Alvarez is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Alves
Alvarez is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Alvarez
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alves's side.
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Thiago Alves 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves looks to be in very good shape.
Alves pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez deflects and sidesteps.
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Eddie Alvarez storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Eddie Alvarez storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
Alves has a small cut in his Left eye
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Alves's face!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alves's being punished here!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alves tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alves's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Terrible one sided match... Alves was not ready to fight a fighter of Eddie Alvarez caliber.
Thiago Alves 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.
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Terrible one sided match... Alves was not ready to fight a fighter of Eddie Alvarez caliber.
Eddie Alvarez tries to get his arm under Thiago Alves's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Thiago Alves's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Thiago Alves easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alvarez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alves! Alvarez has one hook in and keeps working!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with one hook in
Alvarez has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alves.
Nicely done! Alvarez now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Alves tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Alvarez is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alves, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Alvarez moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Alvarez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Thiago Alves, who is barely covering up!
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Eddie Alvarez.
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Round 2
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Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alvarez moves backwards and circles around Thiago Alves.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Eddie Alvarez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Alvarez's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Alvarez is connecting with a few punches
Eddie Alvarez launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alves's knee!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
Alvarez ducks under...
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Eddie Alvarez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alvarez drills Thiago Alves's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alves seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Thiago Alves 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Eddie Alvarez and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Thiago Alves swings...
...no good.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Eddie Alvarez has left Alves laying flat on the mat!
Alves has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (Elbows) at 2:41 Round 2
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/57 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 299 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 299 s
Eddie was ready.
Thiago Alves 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
=========================================
Alvarez and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Thiago Alves fakes a punch and launches himself over Alvarez!
Nice move by Alves who clinches and pushes Alvarez against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches towards Alvarez's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Eddie Alvarez receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Alvarez blocks Thiago Alves's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Alves
Alvarez is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Alves
Alvarez is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Alvarez
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alves's side.
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Alvarez
Thiago Alves 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves looks to be in very good shape.
Alves pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez deflects and sidesteps.
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Eddie Alvarez storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Eddie Alvarez storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
Alves has a small cut in his Left eye
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Alves's face!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alves's being punished here!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alves tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alves's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Terrible one sided match... Alves was not ready to fight a fighter of Eddie Alvarez caliber.
Thiago Alves 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.
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Terrible one sided match... Alves was not ready to fight a fighter of Eddie Alvarez caliber.
Eddie Alvarez tries to get his arm under Thiago Alves's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Thiago Alves's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Thiago Alves easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves
Alvarez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alves! Alvarez has one hook in and keeps working!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with one hook in
Alvarez has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alves.
Nicely done! Alvarez now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Alves tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Alvarez is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alves, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Alvarez moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Alvarez is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Alvarez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Thiago Alves, who is barely covering up!
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Eddie Alvarez.
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Round 2
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Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alvarez moves backwards and circles around Thiago Alves.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Eddie Alvarez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Alvarez's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Alvarez is connecting with a few punches
Eddie Alvarez launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alves's knee!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
Alvarez ducks under...
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Eddie Alvarez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alvarez drills Thiago Alves's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Alves seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Thiago Alves 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Eddie Alvarez and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Thiago Alves swings...
...no good.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Alves
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Eddie Alvarez has left Alves laying flat on the mat!
Alves has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (Elbows) at 2:41 Round 2
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/57 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 299 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 299 s
Eddie was ready.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!