Post by The Sandmen on May 14, 2015 8:58:23 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
John Dodson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Dodson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alvarez with a double overhooks!
John Dodson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Dodson misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Eddie Alvarez
puts Dodson in a world of hurt!
Dodson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by John Dodson
John Dodson is in open guard over Alvarez
Dodson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Dodson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dodson's side.
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alvarez uses his forearms to block the impact!
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Dodson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alvarez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put John Dodson in closed guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Dodson is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dodson's being punished here!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alvarez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Dodson sits over his knees and pushes away Alvarez's leg!
John Dodson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
John Dodson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Dodson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Dodson's cheek from the guard.
John Dodson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for John Dodson to fight back!
John Dodson tries to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Dodson
Alvarez is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Good looking punches from John Dodson on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Dodson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alvarez's being punished here!
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dodson tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from John Dodson
gets deflected.
Dodson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Eddie Alvarez checks the kick.
Alvarez feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alvarez goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alvarez avoids a dangerous strike from Dodson
and counters with a solid straight!
Incredible haymaker from Eddie Alvarez!
You can see John Dodson's head being snapped backwards!
Dodson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dodson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dodson is clinching with Alvarez.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez pushes off of John Dodson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Dodson stumbles backwards but Eddie Alvarez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Alvarez is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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John Dodson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
John Dodson swings...
hard impact to Alvarez's face!
Eddie Alvarez steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Mouth
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Dodson staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
Solid kick to the leg from John Dodson
Alvarez checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dodson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from Alvarez
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dodson from the ground!
Dodson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John Dodson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Pulverizing punch to Dodson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Chin
Dodson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez swings...
hard impact to Dodson's face!
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Dodson with punches
Dodson reels from the strikes.
Dodson has a small cut in his Forehead
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Eddie Alvarez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson falls hard on the mat with Eddie Alvarez on top of him
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Dodson
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg...
Eddie Alvarez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dodson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over John Dodson
Alvarez works on the ground with his fingers over Dodson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over John Dodson
Eddie Alvarez looks to mount John Dodson...
Eddie Alvarez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez rolls John Dodson to his stomach and takes his back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Dodson
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Eddie Alvarez storms over Dodson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Dodson's face with his elbows!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Dodson
Dodson has given his back to Eddie Alvarez who is trying to get one hook in!
Eddie Alvarez has one hook in!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Dodson with one hook in
Eddie Alvarez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Alvarez is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Eddie Alvarez appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Eddie Alvarez appears to be unbreakable
Dodson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Eddie Alvarez unil he can pull his arm free! Alvarez lost his dominant position.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Dodson is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson 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.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Deep breaths from John Dodson who tries a hammer punch to Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez blocks those punches
Dodson misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez throws a few hammer fists to the face of John Dodson
Solid shots!
Dodson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dodson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Not a desiderable position that Dodson is in now. Eddie Alvarez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Eddie Alvarez Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
John Dodson is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Dodson laid out on the mat! Eddie Alvarez's corner come in to congratulate him!
Dodson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Right cheek
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (GnP) at 3:24 Round 2
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/24 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 255 s
This was Dodson's "What's wrong with me?" fight. The answer was pretty much everything... But he will get some upgrades and be much, much better next fight. Watch, yo.
John Dodson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Dodson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alvarez with a double overhooks!
John Dodson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Dodson misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Eddie Alvarez
puts Dodson in a world of hurt!
Dodson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by John Dodson
John Dodson is in open guard over Alvarez
Dodson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Dodson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dodson's side.
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alvarez uses his forearms to block the impact!
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Dodson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alvarez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put John Dodson in closed guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Dodson is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Alvarez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dodson's being punished here!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alvarez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in half guard over Alvarez
Dodson sits over his knees and pushes away Alvarez's leg!
John Dodson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
John Dodson is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Dodson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Dodson's cheek from the guard.
John Dodson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for John Dodson to fight back!
John Dodson tries to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Dodson
Alvarez is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Good looking punches from John Dodson on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Dodson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alvarez's being punished here!
John Dodson is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dodson tries to stand up!
Alvarez doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from John Dodson
gets deflected.
Dodson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Eddie Alvarez checks the kick.
Alvarez feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alvarez goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Alvarez avoids a dangerous strike from Dodson
and counters with a solid straight!
Incredible haymaker from Eddie Alvarez!
You can see John Dodson's head being snapped backwards!
Dodson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dodson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dodson is clinching with Alvarez.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez pushes off of John Dodson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Dodson stumbles backwards but Eddie Alvarez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Alvarez is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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John Dodson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
John Dodson swings...
hard impact to Alvarez's face!
Eddie Alvarez steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Mouth
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Dodson staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
Solid kick to the leg from John Dodson
Alvarez checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dodson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from Alvarez
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dodson from the ground!
Dodson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John Dodson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Pulverizing punch to Dodson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Chin
Dodson and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez swings...
hard impact to Dodson's face!
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Dodson with punches
Dodson reels from the strikes.
Dodson has a small cut in his Forehead
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Eddie Alvarez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson falls hard on the mat with Eddie Alvarez on top of him
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Dodson
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg...
Eddie Alvarez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dodson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over John Dodson
Alvarez works on the ground with his fingers over Dodson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over John Dodson
Eddie Alvarez looks to mount John Dodson...
Eddie Alvarez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez rolls John Dodson to his stomach and takes his back!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Dodson
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Eddie Alvarez storms over Dodson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alvarez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Dodson's face with his elbows!
Alvarez is in rear mount over Dodson
Dodson has given his back to Eddie Alvarez who is trying to get one hook in!
Eddie Alvarez has one hook in!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Alvarez is in rear mount over Dodson with one hook in
Eddie Alvarez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Alvarez is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Eddie Alvarez appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Eddie Alvarez appears to be unbreakable
Dodson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Eddie Alvarez unil he can pull his arm free! Alvarez lost his dominant position.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Alvarez
Dodson is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson 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.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Deep breaths from John Dodson who tries a hammer punch to Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez blocks those punches
Dodson misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alvarez throws a few hammer fists to the face of John Dodson
Solid shots!
Dodson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dodson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over John Dodson
Not a desiderable position that Dodson is in now. Eddie Alvarez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Eddie Alvarez Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
John Dodson is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Dodson laid out on the mat! Eddie Alvarez's corner come in to congratulate him!
Dodson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Right cheek
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (GnP) at 3:24 Round 2
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/24 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 255 s
This was Dodson's "What's wrong with me?" fight. The answer was pretty much everything... But he will get some upgrades and be much, much better next fight. Watch, yo.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!