Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2021 20:51:27 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Semtex while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Paul Daley throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
but Alvarez manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by Alvarez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex grab one of Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Paul Daley throw Alvarez to the mat like a ragdoll
Semtex is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
Alvarez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Eddie Alvarez is standing now.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises Alvarez!
Paul Daley attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A right hand from Paul Daley
misses its target.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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 tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex 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 2:00 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Semtex's face!
Semtex's Forehead is beginning to swell
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Alvarez launches a couple of fast knees to Paul Daley's ribs!
Semtex moves on the ground and keeps Eddie Alvarez's knees at bay with his arms.
Alvarez misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Semtex
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. 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 2:45 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Alvarez is in now. Paul Daley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Paul Daley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Alvarez swings again, only to get countered once more! Alvarez is looking bad here!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
Semtex is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alvarez's jaw!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Right cheek
Incredible haymaker from Eddie Alvarez!
You can see Paul Daley's head being snapped backwards!
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Semtex
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Semtex's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Semtex doesn't fight back!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Semtex
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Semtex
Eddie Alvarez storms over Semtex with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Semtex's face with his elbows!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Semtex staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Semtex
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Eddie Alvarez! Semtex seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Semtex's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by TKO (Elbows) at 4:18 Round 1
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 107 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 118 s
Paul Daley may or may not have tried to take a swing at Alvarez after this fight. I guess we will never know if he did or not. Shame. Just a damned, damned shame.
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
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Paul Daley throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
but Alvarez manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by Alvarez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex grab one of Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Paul Daley throw Alvarez to the mat like a ragdoll
Semtex is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
Alvarez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Eddie Alvarez is standing now.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises Alvarez!
Paul Daley attempts a sweep single...
Eddie Alvarez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A right hand from Paul Daley
misses its target.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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 tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex 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 2:00 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Semtex's face!
Semtex's Forehead is beginning to swell
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Alvarez launches a couple of fast knees to Paul Daley's ribs!
Semtex moves on the ground and keeps Eddie Alvarez's knees at bay with his arms.
Alvarez misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Semtex
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. 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 2:45 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Alvarez is in now. Paul Daley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Paul Daley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Alvarez swings again, only to get countered once more! Alvarez is looking bad here!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
Semtex is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alvarez's jaw!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Right cheek
Incredible haymaker from Eddie Alvarez!
You can see Paul Daley's head being snapped backwards!
Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Eddie Alvarez
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Semtex
Alvarez launches a barrage of elbows over Semtex's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Semtex doesn't fight back!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Semtex
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Semtex
Eddie Alvarez storms over Semtex with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Semtex's face with his elbows!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Semtex staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Semtex
Alvarez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Eddie Alvarez! Semtex seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Semtex's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by TKO (Elbows) at 4:18 Round 1
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 107 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 118 s
Paul Daley may or may not have tried to take a swing at Alvarez after this fight. I guess we will never know if he did or not. Shame. Just a damned, damned shame.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!