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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 14791 p4p, 21331 weight class) and Stick Kingkong (ranked 754 p4p, 709 weight class). Alvarez's entrance music is Barbarian by The Darkness. A fine choice. Avila Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21 - 36 - 3 |
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11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 36 - 3, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Kingkong.
Kingkong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingkong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Kingkong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingkong looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Kingkong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kingkong manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Kingkong's guard.
Kingkong controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez trying to control but Kingkong is working from the bottom.
Kingkong wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingkong pushes Alvarez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kingkong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kingkong kicks Alvarez off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingkong as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingkong counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Kingkong.
Kingkong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingkong! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Kingkong.
Kingkong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kingkong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Kingkong pushes him off.
Kingkong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Kingkong.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Kingkong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kingkong has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingkong has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control from Kingkong's half guard. Kingkong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingkong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Kingkong.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingkong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stick Kingkong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kingkong misses the jab.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingkong defends it nicely.
Kingkong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Kingkong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kingkong!
You can see the frustration on Kingkong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Kingkong is working away.
Avila Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingkong struggling a bit here.
Alvarez controlling from side mount.
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingkong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kingkong, who protects the arm well.
Kingkong pushes Alvarez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alvarez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alvarez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kingkong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kingkong defending against the ground and pound.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingkong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kingkong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kingkong, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez decides to stand back up. Alvarez steps back and let's Kingkong get back to his feet.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Kingkong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avila Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingkong misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Kingkong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingkong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingkong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Alvarez backs off Kingkong throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Kingkong connects with a leg kick.
Avila Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingkong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingkong misses with a two punch combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Kingkong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingkong continues to drive forward.
Kingkong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Kingkong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kingkong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stick Kingkong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kingkong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingkong defends it nicely.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingkong's waist but Kingkong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Kingkong feints a counter leg kick.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingkong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Kingkong is defending the position.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Kingkong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingkong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez prevents Kingkong from standing back up.
Kingkong trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Kingkong controlling the position well.
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingkong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez is thwarting Kingkong's attempts to control the position.
Kingkong is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Kingkong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kingkong keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Kingkong trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stick Kingkong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingkong circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingkong.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kingkong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingkong tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingkong to the ground. Kingkong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Kingkong is avoiding it.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Kingkong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingkong looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stick Kingkong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingkong looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingkong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kingkong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stick Kingkong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kingkong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stick Kingkong!
Stick Kingkong got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.
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