Post by The Sandmen on Sept 24, 2020 21:10:57 GMT -5
Chris Leben 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.
Eddie Alvarez 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alvarez is holding Chris Leben's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben 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.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez leans back...
Leben eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chris Leben blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Leben tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Leben 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 1:20 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Eddie Alvarez is looking to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Chris Leben has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Eddie Alvarez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben 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.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Eddie Alvarez tries to open Leben's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Eddie Alvarez. Leben is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Forehead
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Alvarez is in now. Chris Leben is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Chris Leben takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben 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 closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben is cooling the fight on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben works on the ground with his fingers over Alvarez's face
Alvarez shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Eddie Alvarez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alvarez leans back...
He clobbers Chris Leben's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alvarez struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Leben's guard...
Leben doesn't want to free his opponent and Alvarez continues in closed guard
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Leben misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Eddie Alvarez passes momentarily but Chris Leben regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alvarez launches a kick
but Chris Leben avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alvarez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Eddie Alvarez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alvarez leads with a punch
Chris Leben avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Eddie Alvarez's cheek! Alvarez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alvarez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Leben is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
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
Eddie Alvarez is on his feet again.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Chris Leben was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses a step and Chris Leben sees an opportunity to counter him!
Leben tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alvarez moves backwards and circles around Chris Leben.
Chris Leben has found an opening in the defense of Alvarez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alvarez's ribs.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Crushing shot to Leben's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Leben misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chris Leben is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Leben looks to counter!
Leben leans back...
Alvarez eyes him warily.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Alvarez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alvarez doesn't fight back!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Leben's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Alvarez measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Chris Leben tries to take advantage...
Chris Leben wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Leben drills Eddie Alvarez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Leben throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Alvarez's face with those brutal elbows! Alvarez needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Alvarez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Chris Leben rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Leben throws a few hammer fists to the face of Eddie Alvarez
Blocked by Alvarez.
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Left cheek
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Chris Leben storms over Alvarez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Leben doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alvarez's face with his elbows!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Leben can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alvarez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Chris Leben who is trying to get one hook in!
Chris Leben has one hook in!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Leben has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! Leben now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Alvarez adopts the turtle defense and Leben is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Alvarez is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Alvarez adopts the turtle defense and Leben is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Leben can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Leben leans back...
He clobbers Eddie Alvarez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alvarez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Leben moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Leben has one of his arm over Eddie Alvarez's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Leben moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Alvarez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alvarez doesn't fight back!
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Chris Leben Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Eddie Alvarez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Alvarez's Chin is beginning to swell
Alvarez has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Chris Leben has left Alvarez staggered! Chris Leben should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Alvarez adopts the turtle defense and Leben is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Leben moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Chris Leben storms over Alvarez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Leben doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alvarez's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Chris Leben has left Alvarez laying flat on the mat!
Alvarez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
Winner is Chris Leben by KO (Elbows) at 4:13 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/58 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 423 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 18/37 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 429 s
Leben was all that in this one. Eddie was not all that, and thus losed.
Eddie Alvarez 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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Alvarez is holding Chris Leben's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben 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.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez leans back...
Leben eyes him warily.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chris Leben blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Leben tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Leben 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 1:20 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Eddie Alvarez is looking to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Chris Leben has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Eddie Alvarez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben 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.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Eddie Alvarez tries to open Leben's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Eddie Alvarez. Leben is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Forehead
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Alvarez is in now. Chris Leben is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Chris Leben takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben 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 closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben is cooling the fight on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Leben works on the ground with his fingers over Alvarez's face
Alvarez shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Eddie Alvarez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alvarez leans back...
He clobbers Chris Leben's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alvarez struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Leben's guard...
Leben doesn't want to free his opponent and Alvarez continues in closed guard
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Leben misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Eddie Alvarez passes momentarily but Chris Leben regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alvarez launches a kick
but Chris Leben avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Alvarez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Eddie Alvarez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alvarez leads with a punch
Chris Leben avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Eddie Alvarez's cheek! Alvarez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Alvarez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Leben is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
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
Eddie Alvarez is on his feet again.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Chris Leben was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses a step and Chris Leben sees an opportunity to counter him!
Leben tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Alvarez moves backwards and circles around Chris Leben.
Chris Leben has found an opening in the defense of Alvarez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alvarez's ribs.
Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
Crushing shot to Leben's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Leben misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chris Leben is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Leben looks to counter!
Leben leans back...
Alvarez eyes him warily.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Eddie Alvarez attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alvarez.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Leben
Alvarez is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Alvarez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alvarez doesn't fight back!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Leben's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Alvarez measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Chris Leben tries to take advantage...
Chris Leben wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Leben drills Eddie Alvarez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Leben throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Alvarez's face with those brutal elbows! Alvarez needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Alvarez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chris Leben is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Chris Leben rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Leben throws a few hammer fists to the face of Eddie Alvarez
Blocked by Alvarez.
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Left cheek
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Chris Leben storms over Alvarez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Leben doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alvarez's face with his elbows!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Leben can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alvarez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Chris Leben who is trying to get one hook in!
Chris Leben has one hook in!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Leben has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! Leben now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Alvarez adopts the turtle defense and Leben is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Alvarez is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Alvarez adopts the turtle defense and Leben is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Leben can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Leben leans back...
He clobbers Eddie Alvarez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alvarez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Leben moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Leben has one of his arm over Eddie Alvarez's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Leben moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Alvarez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alvarez doesn't fight back!
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Chris Leben Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Eddie Alvarez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Alvarez's Chin is beginning to swell
Alvarez has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Chris Leben has left Alvarez staggered! Chris Leben should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Leben tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alvarez!
Alvarez adopts the turtle defense and Leben is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Leben is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Alvarez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Leben moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Leben is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Chris Leben storms over Alvarez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Leben doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alvarez's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Chris Leben has left Alvarez laying flat on the mat!
Alvarez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
Winner is Chris Leben by KO (Elbows) at 4:13 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/58 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 423 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 18/37 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 429 s
Leben was all that in this one. Eddie was not all that, and thus losed.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!