Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2016 16:28:05 GMT -5
Anthony Pettis raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Eddie Alvarez looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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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Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pettis spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Alvarez blocks with his arms and leg
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Alvarez's ribs!
Pettis begins to launch a barrage of punches over Alvarez
this is getting worse and worse for Alvarez
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Eddie Alvarez throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Pettis is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
Eddie Alvarez dodges that one moving backwards
Anthony Pettis and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Pettis with punches
Pettis reels from the strikes.
Eddie Alvarez and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Eddie Alvarez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pettis
Alvarez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis grab one of Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Eddie Alvarez landed hard on his back
Pettis is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
Alvarez tries to hit Anthony Pettis with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pettis dodges that
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis cartwheels towards Alvarez!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Eddie Alvarez.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Eddie Alvarez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Pettis moves on the ground
Anthony Pettis moves to side mount
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Eddie Alvarez put Pettis in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Anthony Pettis tries to free his leg
Eddie Alvarez moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alvarez goes to the body...
He punishes Pettis's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Anthony Pettis 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
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Pettis moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Pettis breaths deeply while on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez deflects and sidesteps.
Pettis misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez chases Pettis and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pettis steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Pettis has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alvarez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Eddie Alvarez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Pettis's face
Pettis has a small cut in his Mouth
A right hand from Anthony Pettis
gets deflected.
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Alvarez avoids the deadly blow.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez is worried!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Anthony Pettis! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Pettis is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez shows great balance while pushing away Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Pettis leads with a punch
Eddie Alvarez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Alvarez blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Eddie Alvarez and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Eddie Alvarez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pettis is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Anthony Pettis looks rattled! Eddie Alvarez sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Anthony Pettis is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Pettis's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis has a small cut in his Mouth
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Alvarez is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis is a bloody mess!
Eddie Alvarez creates space and allows Anthony Pettis to stand up.
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Pettis climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Pettis is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Pettis.
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Nose
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alvarez avoids a dangerous strike from Pettis
and counters with a solid straight!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Eddie Alvarez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anthony Pettis is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Pettis.
Anthony Pettis continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Eddie Alvarez's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Eddie Alvarez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pettis is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Chin
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Pettis staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Alvarez is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez charges at Pettis throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Pettis is rocked!
Anthony Pettis's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Eddie Alvarez jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
You can see Pettis's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Pettis paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez answers with solid punches!
Pettis's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Pettis has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by TKO (Stoppage - Small cut Left cheek) at 3:49 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 48/67 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 158 s
Great first round, but by the end, Alvarez had done a bit more damage, leading him to recover better, leading him to take control for the 2nd.
Eddie Alvarez looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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
=========================================
Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pettis spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Alvarez blocks with his arms and leg
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Alvarez's ribs!
Pettis begins to launch a barrage of punches over Alvarez
this is getting worse and worse for Alvarez
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Eddie Alvarez throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Pettis is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
Eddie Alvarez dodges that one moving backwards
Anthony Pettis and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Pettis with punches
Pettis reels from the strikes.
Eddie Alvarez and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Eddie Alvarez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pettis
Alvarez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis grab one of Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Eddie Alvarez landed hard on his back
Pettis is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
Alvarez tries to hit Anthony Pettis with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pettis dodges that
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis cartwheels towards Alvarez!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Eddie Alvarez.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Eddie Alvarez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Pettis moves on the ground
Anthony Pettis moves to side mount
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Eddie Alvarez put Pettis in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Anthony Pettis tries to free his leg
Eddie Alvarez moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alvarez goes to the body...
He punishes Pettis's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Anthony Pettis 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
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Pettis moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Alvarez
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Pettis breaths deeply while on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez deflects and sidesteps.
Pettis misses a step and Eddie Alvarez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez chases Pettis and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pettis steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Pettis has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alvarez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Eddie Alvarez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Pettis's face
Pettis has a small cut in his Mouth
A right hand from Anthony Pettis
gets deflected.
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Alvarez avoids the deadly blow.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez is worried!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Anthony Pettis! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Pettis is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez shows great balance while pushing away Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Pettis leads with a punch
Eddie Alvarez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Alvarez blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Eddie Alvarez and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Eddie Alvarez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pettis is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Anthony Pettis looks rattled! Eddie Alvarez sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Anthony Pettis is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Pettis's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis has a small cut in his Mouth
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Alvarez is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis is a bloody mess!
Eddie Alvarez creates space and allows Anthony Pettis to stand up.
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Eddie Alvarez!
Pettis climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Pettis is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Pettis.
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Nose
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alvarez avoids a dangerous strike from Pettis
and counters with a solid straight!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Eddie Alvarez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anthony Pettis is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
that stun Pettis.
Anthony Pettis continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Eddie Alvarez's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Eddie Alvarez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pettis is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Chin
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Pettis staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
The two exchange wildly
Alvarez is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez charges at Pettis throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Pettis is rocked!
Anthony Pettis's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Eddie Alvarez jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
You can see Pettis's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Pettis paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez answers with solid punches!
Pettis's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Pettis has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by TKO (Stoppage - Small cut Left cheek) at 3:49 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 48/67 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 158 s
Great first round, but by the end, Alvarez had done a bit more damage, leading him to recover better, leading him to take control for the 2nd.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!