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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estevan Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Edenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Estevan Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Edenberry!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edenberry misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Edenberry moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Edenberry moves out of range.
Edenberry dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez has Edenberry up against the cage in a clinch.
Edenberry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edenberry throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edenberry cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Edenberry.
Edenberry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edenberry misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edenberry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Todd Edenberry has been cut.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edenberry rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but Edenberry blocks it.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Edenberry moves out of range easily.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Edenberry moves out of range.
Edenberry looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
Edenberry looks winded!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but Edenberry is blocking nicely.
Edenberry breaks the clinch.
Edenberry blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Edenberry swinging wildly here.
Alvarez thinks about countering with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edenberry throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Edenberry throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Edenberry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Estevan Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Edenberry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edenberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Edenberry dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Edenberry's head and hops out.
Alvarez throws a quick counter head kick but Edenberry was just out of range.
Alvarez throws a head kick that Edenberry semi-blocks.
Edenberry misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Edenberry misses the target.
Edenberry avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Edenberry unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Edenberry throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a head kick that Edenberry semi-blocks.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edenberry avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Edenberry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edenberry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Edenberry.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Edenberry keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Edenberry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edenberry throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Edenberry doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez throws a head kick that Edenberry semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Edenberry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Edenberry shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Edenberry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edenberry is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a slapping head kick.
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edenberry is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez clinches up with Edenberry and pushes him back against the cage.
Edenberry is breathing heavily.
Alvarez jumps guard but Edenberry stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edenberry can do to turn this around?
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edenberry closes the distance and clinches.
Edenberry breaks from the clinch.
Edenberry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Estevan Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Edenberry.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Edenberry is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edenberry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Estevan Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Todd Edenberry's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edenberry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Edenberry moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edenberry avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Edenberry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edenberry misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Edenberry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Edenberry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Edenberry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edenberry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edenberry tries to counter with a clinch but Alvarez shakes him off and moves away.
Edenberry lands with a cross.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez darts in and clinches Edenberry up against the cage.
Edenberry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Edenberry moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edenberry.
Edenberry clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edenberry throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Edenberry. Edenberry maintains the clinch.
Edenberry working aggressively here.
Edenberry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Edenberry moves out of range.
Edenberry stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edenberry misses with a double jab.
Edenberry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez lands with a slapping head kick.
Edenberry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Edenberry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Edenberry moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Todd Edenberry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Edenberry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edenberry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edenberry misses with the combination.
Edenberry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Edenberry moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Edenberry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez leaves Edenberry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Edenberry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edenberry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Edenberry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edenberry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the temple. Edenberry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edenberry looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Edenberry misses with a body kick.
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez landing knees to the head.
Edenberry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edenberry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edenberry is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Edenberry wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez stands up and waves to Edenberry to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Edenberry is avoiding it.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edenberry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edenberry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Edenberry moves out of range easily.
Edenberry tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edenberry scores with a head kick. Alvarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edenberry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edenberry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edenberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd Edenberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Estevan Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Edenberry.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edenberry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Edenberry wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Estevan Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Estevan Alvarez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estevan Alvarez!
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