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Event: CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer     
Date:   Oct 08, 2017
#R1#
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Silva 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.#SUB#
Alvarez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CSW 024 Lockwood vs Nico     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Finyard has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finyard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finyards head. #TD2#
Finyard gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Finyard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Finyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez stops Finyard from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finyard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alvarez trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finyard has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Finyard is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finyard avoid being mounted?
Finyard gets full guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Finyard keeps moving.
Finyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Finyard gets full guard.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finyard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Finyard trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Finyard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finyard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finyard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finyard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finyard! #REVB#
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Finyard is working Alvarez over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Finyard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finyard but great work by Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finyard, who protects the arm well.
Finyard can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finyard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finyard can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez controls the position.
Finyard is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Finyard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Finyard misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez sets himself, and Finyard steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.#TD2#
Finyard 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.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Finyard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Zackary Finyard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Finyard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Finyard is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finyard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finyard slips nicely into half guard.
Finyard is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.#T3#
Alvarez is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finyard fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Finyard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Finyard's best efforts.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Finyard wants to stand but Alvarez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Finyard not doing much here. #SUB2#
Finyard is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zackary Finyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Finyard shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Finyard chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Finyard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Finyard is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Finyard there.
Finyard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Finyard has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Finyard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Alvarez is staying active underneath Finyard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Finyard has control of the leg.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finyard wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finyard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.#CL#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez works on Finyard's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez. #T3#
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Finyard manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finyard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Alvarez tries to sprawl but Finyard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Finyard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Finyard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Finyard is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finyard avoid being mounted?
Finyard is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Finyard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zackary Finyard.
I think Finyard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!

Zackary Finyard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CSW 021 Firetrobe vs Lang     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Grant seems unphased.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Grant sprawls well.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Grant punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Alvarez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant scores with a head kick. Alvarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grant scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Alvarez shrugs it off though.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grant takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Grant.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grant.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
Grant scores with a hook.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Grant trying to control but Alvarez postures up. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Alvarez passes to full mount!
You get the feeling that Grant really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alvarez is stalling here but it's allowed Grant to get half guard.
Grant is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position. #SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Grant tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grant is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grant wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Grant keeping hold of Alvarez's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Grant pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Grant.#T4#
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Grant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Grant.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Grant thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Grant takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Alvarez walks into a jab.#T2#
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Grant controlling the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #ES2#
Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alvarez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Alvarez tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Grant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grant wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez works over Grant with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!

Manus Grant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CSW 017 Compton vs Attano II     
Date:   Sep 17, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Frettish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez with a jab.
Frettish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Frettish moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Frettish is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frettish! But no joy.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Frettish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frettish tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Frettish lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Frettish is out of range.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frettish.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frettish has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Frettish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Frettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Frettish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frettish pinned against the cage. Frettish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frettish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Frettish moves out of range.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frettish manages to avoid it.
Frettish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frettish swinging wildly here.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frettish was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Frettish lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frettish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Frettish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ed Frettish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frettish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Frettish's head back. #T3#
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Frettish counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Frettish moves his leg out of the way.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frettish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Frettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Alvarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frettish was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Frettish being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Frettish keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frettish's guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Frettish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez wants to control but Frettish is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez catches Frettish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvarez clobbers Frettish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frettish. Frettish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frettish is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Frettish checks it.
As Alvarez backs off Frettish throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez tries a low kick but Frettish avoids it.
Frettish throws a counter combo.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Frettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Frettish tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frettish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Frettish defends it. #T1#
Frettish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frettish.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Frettish keeps moving.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frettish can do to turn this around?
Alvarez is really struggling to control Frettish but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alvarez trying to control but Frettish is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez stays in close to Frettish's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frettish cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frettish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frettish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Frettish.#T3#
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frettish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Frettish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Frettish checks a leg kick.
Frettish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Alvarez scores with a takedown into Frettish's guard.
Frettish keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Frettish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Frettish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frettish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frettish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frettish wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvarez has his foot on Frettish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frettish works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frettish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez is pulling down on Frettish's head. It's preventing any offense from Frettish, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frettish preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Alvarez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frettish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez lands a jab.#CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Frettish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frettish lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to stall but Frettish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frettish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Frettish.
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Frettish tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frettish has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Frettish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Frettish blocks it.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
Frettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frettish is keeping busy.#T2#
Alvarez gets through Frettish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Frettish is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frettish as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Frettish fails to land. #BC2#
Frettish breaks from the clinch.
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!
Frettish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
letting Frettish counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frettish throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frettish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frettish throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Frettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez. #T3#
Frettish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Frettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eduardo Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frettish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frettish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frettish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frettish is looking to clinch.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Frettish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frettish looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Frettish ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Frettish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frettish lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Alvarez throws a body punch but Frettish moves out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Frettish moved out of range.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Frettish might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alvarez throws a hook but Frettish blocks it.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Frettish keeps it at a distance.
Frettish looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Eduardo Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frettish slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Ed Frettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frettish scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frettish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frettish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Frettish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Alvarez!

Eduardo Alvarez 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!'

 

Event: CSW 013 Aguilar vs Ramsay     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Bergfried changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Bergfried keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Bergfried displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Bergfried pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bergfried moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez trying to stall but Bergfried improves his position.
Bergfried stalls.
Bergfried putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alvarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bergfried blocking some punches.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bergfried's elbow.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Bergfried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with the head strike. #BC#
Bergfried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergfried is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Bergfried sprawls well.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the body
and Bergfried counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Bergfried takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Bergfried.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bergfried lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Bergfried ducks down to avoid it.
Bergfried looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bergfried 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez misses with a hook.#T3#
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Bergfried finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bergfried blocks the low kick.
Bergfried feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergfried sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Bergfried swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Alvarez.
Bergfried scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bergfried lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bergfried digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Bergfried saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bergfried. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Bergfried was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alvarez has Bergfried up against the cage in a clinch.
Bergfried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bergfried throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bergfried controls his hands.
Bergfried blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Bergfried blocks an uppercut.
Bergfried scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bergfried misses with a knee strike.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bergfried avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bergfried stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Bergfried effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Bergfried with an uppercut!
Bergfried throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bergfried can pounce on him.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bergfried.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez tries to work over Bergfried's front leg with a kick but Bergfried checks it.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Bergfried comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bergfried counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bergfried can pounce on him.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergfried paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergfried ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bergfried makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alvarez really felt that one!
Bergfried takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bergfried.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bergfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bergfried wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bergfried.#T2#
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!
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Bergfried lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bergfried scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergfried counters with a right hand to the body.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Bergfried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergfried looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a thumping low kick.
Bergfried has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bergfried there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bergfried manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Bergfried on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergfried delivers a nice body kick.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergfried throws a head kick that half lands.
Bergfried swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Bergfried, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Bergfried against the cage but Bergfried circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Bergfried counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bergfried's elbow.
Bergfried can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez gets through Bergfried's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bergfried struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bergfried.
Bergfried tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Bergfried stalls.
Bergfried pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Bergfried throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bergfried connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bergfried scores with a nice body kick.
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergfried moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
It looked like Bergfried was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Bergfried avoids it with no problem.
Bergfried drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bergfried.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez misses with a shot to the body
and Bergfried counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.#T1##CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bergfried is defending well.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Bergfried blocks it.
Bergfried has Alvarez pushed against the cage.#BC#
Bergfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Bergfried was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Bergfried checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bergfried. Alvarez shrugs it off though.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez jabs at Bergfried's body.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.#T2#
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Bergfried slips to the side
and Bergfried makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Bergfried's head but Bergfried sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Alvarez's leg but Alvarez calmly moves out of range.
A head kick from Bergfried lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bergfried. Alvarez shrugs it off though.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Bergfried. #T3#
Bergfried lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Bergfried tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bergfried manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergfried. That one must have hurt.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Bergfried counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bergfried swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Bergfried's head but Bergfried sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Bergfried jumps back.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bergfried. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bergfried.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Bergfried finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Bergfried. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Bergfried moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bergfried throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Bergfried lands with a right hand.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Bergfried throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergfried feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Bergfried lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Bergfried takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bergfried misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Bergfried from standing back up. #T1#
Bergfried regains full guard. Nicely done. #ES#
Bergfried kicks Alvarez off and gets to his feet.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Good leg kick by Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Bergfried sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg. #T2#
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvarez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergfried - the referee stops the clock and Alvarez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergfried. Alvarez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bergfried scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bergfried scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bergfried slips a jab from Alvarez.
Bergfried lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bergfried there.#T3#
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Bergfried walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bergfried swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Bergfried slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bergfried throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Bergfried takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bergfried lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Bergfried avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Bergfried moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bergfried to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried had his way with Eduardo Alvarez in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Bergfried lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Bergfried avoids nicely.
Bergfried connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried motions for Alvarez to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bergfried counters with a head kick. That will keep Alvarez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Bergfried counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bergfried enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bergfried manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Bergfried kicks Alvarez off and gets to his feet.
Alvarez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bergfried throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head. #T2#
Bergfried wants to stall. #BC#
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Bergfried appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bergfried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Bergfried ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Bergfried's head but Bergfried sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergfried is looking to counter punch.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bergfried makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Bergfried's head back. #T3#
Bergfried throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Bergfried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bergfried keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Alvarez.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Bergfried.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Alvarez moves forwards but Bergfried connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried throws a counter high kick but Alvarez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body punch from Bergfried.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergfried looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bergfried connects with a jab.
Bergfried lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bergfried there.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Bergfried avoids it well.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bergfried, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!

Friedrich Bergfried retains his bantamweight title!
Friedrich Bergfried seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CSW 009 Fiddler vs Hymen     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Finyard clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Finyard jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
Finyard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Finyard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Finyard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Finyard is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finyard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finyard's guard. #T1#
Finyard is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finyard has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finyard is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finyard is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Finyard is retaining full guard.
Finyard lands an upkick as Alvarez stands over him.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Finyard is keeping the position.
Alvarez prevents Finyard from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Finyard is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finyard takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Finyard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finyard is in Alvarez's guard.
Finyard trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Finyard postures up. #T3#
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Finyard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez is looking to control Finyard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Finyard slows the pace down in half guard.
Finyard trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Finyard is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez controls Finyard momentarily but Finyard frees himself.
Finyard throws a big elbow that misses.
Finyard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.#SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finyard defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zackary Finyard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finyard slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finyard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finyard quickly recovers to half guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Finyard throws some strikes from the bottom but Alvarez isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Finyard is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
A pretty intense looking Eduardo Alvarez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: CSW 005 Firetribe vs Kersikov     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez jabs Divers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Divers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divers misses with a combination #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Divers didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Divers is keeping the position.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alvarez is pushing down on Divers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Divers is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Divers defends it well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Divers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. #SUB2#
Alvarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Divers tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Finyard is just out of range.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finyard defends it nicely.#TD2#
Finyard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Finyard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Finyard prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Finyard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finyard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Finyard is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Finyard postures up.
Finyard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Finyard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Finyard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Finyard has passed into half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Finyard working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finyard is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Finyard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finyard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finyard looks to land a strike but Alvarez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finyard landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zackary Finyard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finyard's waist but Finyard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Finyard breaks from the clinch.
Finyard wants to clinch.#TD2#
Finyard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finyard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvarez tries to buck Finyard off but Finyard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Finyard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
Finyard wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Finyard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finyard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Zackary Finyard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Finyard's head to control him but Finyard postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finyard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finyard lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Finyard 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.
Finyard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finyard postures up.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Finyard scoring with some ground and pound.
Finyard advances position into side control!
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finyard is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Finyard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finyard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finyard is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Finyard scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zackary Finyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Finyard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finyard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finyard pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Finyard is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finyard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Finyard has mounted him!
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Finyard's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Finyard is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Finyard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finyard in particular looking to stall.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well. #T3#
Finyard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez throws a hook but Finyard blocks it.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finyard ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
A jab from Alvarez misses. #CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Finyard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Finyard controls his hands.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Finyard controls the action.
Alvarez working aggressively here. #BC2#
Finyard breaks the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Finyard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Finyard defends it easily.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finyard 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!

A very excited looking Zackary Finyard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos: 16     
Date:   Jul 19, 2017
#R1#
A jab lands there for Alvarez.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Cartwright gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Cartwright lands a right hand.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez tries to stall but Cartwright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Cartwright.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Alvarez.
Cartwright avoiding damage.
A short left from Cartwright.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Alvarez effectively controlling the action here.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Cartwright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartwright tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez tries to stall but Cartwright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright. #TD2#
Alvarez has hold of one of Cartwright's legs. Cartwright is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Cartwright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.#CL#
Cartwright pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Cartwright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Cartwright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Alvarez has Cartwright pushed against the cage.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clint Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Alvarez.#T4#
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Cartwright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Cartwright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez lands with a right hand. #CL#
Cartwright pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Alvarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartwright stalling.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Cartwright is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Cartwright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Cartwright lands a nice uppercut.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Cartwright back against the cage.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Alvarez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cartwright kicks Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Cartwright trying to stall but Alvarez improves his position.
A short uppercut from Alvarez. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Cartwright.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Good body shot from Cartwright.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Cartwright works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Cartwright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clint Cartwright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartwright.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Cartwright stalls.
Cartwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Cartwright lands a nice uppercut.
Cartwright digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Cartwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez being controlled against the cage.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
Cartwright pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez is looking to control Cartwright's arms but Cartwright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Cartwright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Cartwright dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cartwright tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it. #TD2#
Alvarez gets a double leg takedown into Cartwright's guard.#ES#
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.#TD#
Alvarez gets caught flat footed, as Cartwright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clint Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cartwright works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet. #SUB2#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez gets full guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clint Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Cartwright!

A relieved looking Clint Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMMA 24: Rage of the Ages     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Vesala avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Vesala looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Vesala misses.
Vesala looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Vesala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Vesala moves out of range.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Vesala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Vesala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez won't allow Vesala to pass to mount. #T1#
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vesala is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Vesala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alvarez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vesala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Vesala!
A very excited looking Timo Vesala made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith     
Date:   Mar 15, 2017
#R1#
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koltun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez tried to counter with a leg kick but Koltun avoided it.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koltun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Koltun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
Koltun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Koltun fails to land.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koltun prevents it.
Alvarez taking a breather.#TD#
Alvarez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alvarez manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Koltun is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Koltun is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Koltun is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koltun can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koltun is trying to escape the position but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Koltun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Koltun wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koltun being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Koltun trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koltun is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koltun is looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard.#REVR##SUB#
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Koltun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koltun manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Koltun's guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Alvarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Koltun.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Koltun misses with a low kick.
Koltun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koltun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but Koltun denies him.
Koltun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koltun is not content to let Alvarez control the position. #T1#
Alvarez taking a break here but Koltun is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Koltun is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez. #SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Koltun defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koltun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koltun.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koltun controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. #T3#
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Koltun for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun misses the jab.
Koltun misses with a right hand
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koltun scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Eduardo Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Koltun pushes him off.
Alvarez catches Koltun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.#T4#
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konrad Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez cracks Koltun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.#TD#
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koltun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez prevents Koltun from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koltun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koltun throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koltun!
Koltun is looking for a sweep.
Koltun is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Koltun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koltun gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koltun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Koltun's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Konrad Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez pushing down on Koltun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is pressing down on Koltun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koltun is holding on for now. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koltun trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up. #T3#
Alvarez prevents Koltun from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koltun falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Koltun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koltun!
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.#T4#
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koltun is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Koltun is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: RFL 009 Fiddler vs Tigiev     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Koski.
Koski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Koski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.#TD#
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is thwarting Koski's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Koski is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Koski is looking to escape.#T1#
Alvarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koski won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Koski trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez is controlling the pace.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Koski is defending well.
Koski is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
Koski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koski is pushing Alvarez's head away, looking to escape. Alvarez manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Koski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Koski! #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski wants to stand but Alvarez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Koski is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Koski from standing up.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koski being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koski wants to stand but Alvarez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Otso Koski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Koski misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Koski.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Koski punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koski is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Koski circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez tries to bum rush Koski with a series of wild strikes but Koski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koski blocks a jab.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Koski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Koski.
Koski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koski throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Koski is having none of it.
Otso Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koski did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.#T2#
Koski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Koski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez won't allow Koski to sweep him here.
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.
Alvarez stops Koski from standing up.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Alvarez pushes down on Koski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koski is looking to escape.
Alvarez wants to control but Koski is keeping him busy.
Koski is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Koski defends the submission attempt.
Koski trying to control here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez stops Koski from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koski swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Alvarez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alvarez manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koski is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Otso Koski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Koski throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Koski avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koski. Koski obviously looking to wear him down.
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Koski throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez cracks Koski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koski moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez lands a jab to Koski's midsection.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Koski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Koski lands a jab to the nose.
Otso Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Koski coming out on top.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Koski.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Koski.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Koski.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Koski looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Koski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskis head.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski lands a body shot.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koski as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
Alvarez tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Koski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Koski misses.
Koski scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Koski swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range. #CL#
Alvarez rushes Koski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koski lands an elbow just above Alvarez 's eye.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Koski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Koski improves position.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Koski gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez is working Koski over against the cage.
Koski stalling the fight.
Alvarez is stalling here.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Koski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage. #BC2#
Koski breaks from the clinch.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Koski cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koski jabs at Alvarez's body.
A big left from Koski misses.
Otso Koski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koski. Koski obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otso Koski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koski 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Koski!

A very excited looking Otso Koski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AMC 008 Le Banner vs Judah     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1##TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Koltun's guard.#SUB2#
Koltun looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily. #SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koltun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Koltun's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Koltun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez passes Koltun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to control. Koltun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #T1#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Koltun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koltun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koltun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Koltun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Koltun's ribs.#CL#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koltun.
Alvarez pushes Koltun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez stalls.
Koltun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez is leaning against Koltun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Koltun's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Koltun manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Koltun is rocked!
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Konrad Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun looks winded!
Koltun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koltun on his heels. He'll look to pass Koltun's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez passes Koltun's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Koltun is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Koltun tries to improve his position but Alvarez has taken his back! Alvarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Koltun tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Alvarez pushes Koltun away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: AMC 003 Le Banner vs Haarmann     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Volcanic gets a double leg takedown into Alvarez's guard.#SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volcanic defends it easily.
Volcanic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volcanic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volcanic wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volcanic stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.#T1##SU2#
Volcanic stands up from Alvarez's guard - Volcanic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Volcanic works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volcanic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volcanic on the side of the head.
Volcanic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volcanic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volcanic.#CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volcanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volcanic jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volcanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volcanic manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Volcanic's head but Volcanic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Volcanic counters with a two punch combo. #T2##KD2#
Volcanic lands a left and a right that send Alvarez crashing to the mat, dazed. Volcanic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Volcanic. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Volcanic 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volcanic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volcanic is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Volcanic controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Volcanic from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Volcanic controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Volcanic.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volcanic is keeping the position for now.
Volcanic trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Volcanic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez trying to control but Volcanic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Volcanic.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Volcanic's body.
Volcanic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Volcanic shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volcanic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Alvarez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Volcanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Danny Volcanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Volcanic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is pulling down on Volcanic's head. It's preventing any offense from Volcanic, at least for the moment.
Volcanic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volcanic wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvarez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Volcanic should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alvarez has tightened it up now! Volcanic should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduardo Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#591 Gunnar v Torres     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Cantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Cantor.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Cantor.
Cantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
Cantor slips a straight right by Alvarez.#CL#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez. #BC2#
Cantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cantor momentarily.
Cantor looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Cantor cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.#TD2#
Cantor looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Cantor drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantor wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Cantor postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez has his foot on Cantor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cantor works his way back into a safe position though.
Cantor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Cantor controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Cantor trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Cantor is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Cantor defends easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Cantor tries to pass.
Cantor trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cantor at a distance.
Cantor missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cantor is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Cantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Cantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Cantor gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Cantor defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez slips a jab from Cantor.
Cantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cantor throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez motions for Cantor to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.#TD2#
Alvarez tries to sprawl but Cantor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Cantor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Cantor is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cantor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cantor trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to control but Cantor passes easily into half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Cantor has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cantor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez has been working on his balance at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cantor.
Alvarez throws a hook but Cantor avoids it easily.
Cantor cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Cantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Cantor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Cantor moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Cantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Cantor blocks the low kick.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Cantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez slips a jab from Cantor.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Cantor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.#CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Cantor wants the takedown. Alvarez is fighting it off but Cantor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alvarez's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is trying to keep Cantor in close.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Cantor tries to pass.
Cantor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cantor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cantor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Cantor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cantor throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Cantor throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving. #T3#
Cantor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cantor is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cantor trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Cantor's head to control him but Cantor postures up.
Well, if Cantor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Alvarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Cantor has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alvarez being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Cantor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cantor is just out of range.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Cantor tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cantor.
Cantor working away.
Cantor is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger Cantor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cantor cracks Alvarez with a big elbow. #T1#
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cantor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cantor is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Cantor trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cantor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cantor off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cantor's chin but Cantor turns very nicely into Alvarez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cantor.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cantor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Cantor postures up.
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Cantor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Cantor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cantor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cantor with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cantor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cantor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Cantor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cantor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!

Roger Cantor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#586 Gage v Richards 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Ector misses.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Ector with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ector.
Alvarez throws a hook but Ector blocks it.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
As Alvarez backs off Ector throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Ector is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez cracks Ector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ector swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Alvarez checks a leg kick nicely.
Ector scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez clobbers Ector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ector.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Ector counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Ector drives through with a takedown into Alvarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ector wants to stand but Alvarez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ector passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ector pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Ector postures up.
Ector controlling from mount.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ector controlling the position easily from mount.
Ector is continuing to stall.#T3#
Let's hope that Ector has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvarez prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Ector pushes him away.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ector can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ector controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kay Ector dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ector misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Ector fights it but they end up in guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ector looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ector is retaining full guard.
Ector wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ector keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ector utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ector is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ector got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ector has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Ector is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Ector manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ector wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez is trying to control Ector's posture but Ector avoids it.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ector looking to control but instead Alvarez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ector is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
Ector content just to control the position here.
Ector avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.#T4#
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Ector postures up.
Ector controlling from mount.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ector tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kay Ector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Ector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Ector.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ector connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Ector saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ector lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Ector.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ector lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ector throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ector is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Ector blocks nicely.
Ector wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Ector is keeping the position.#ES2#
Ector is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alvarez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez jumps guard but Ector stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short right from Alvarez. #BC2#
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ector scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Ector's body.
Kay Ector is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ector sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ector cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Ector.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Ector counters with a stiff right hand.
Ector fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Ector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ector lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ector scores with a kick to the body.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Ector moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ector lands with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a hook but Ector avoids it easily.
Ector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ector moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Ector moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kay Ector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ector 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kay Ector!

Kay Ector really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that On Tap (160Q & Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away.#CL#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bunga.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Bunga throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunga.
Bunga throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving. #T1#
Bunga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
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.
Bunga is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bunga pulls Alvarez in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bunga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut.#CL#
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bunga lands with a left to the head.
Bunga tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Bunga tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Bunga back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Bunga has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Bunga.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Bunga blocking some punches.
Alvarez blocking some punches. #BC#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Bunga up against the cage.
Bunga misses with the head strike. #T3##BC2#
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga staying out of range there.
Bunga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bunga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bunga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunga works the jab nicely.#T4#
Bunga connects with the punch.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Bunga sneaks out the side door and pushes Alvarez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Bunga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Alvarez clinches.
Bunga misses with some punches.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
Alvarez has Bunga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Bunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off.#CL#
Alvarez pushes Bunga up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
Bunga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Bunga tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez prevents Bunga from improving his position.
Bunga felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Bunga won't be happy about that!
Bunga really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Bunga wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Eduardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Bunga defends it well.
Bunga is working to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bunga is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bunga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him #T3#
Bunga tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Bunga defends it.
Bunga wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunga is looking to escape.
Bunga is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Bunga.
Alvarez moves out of range as Bunga strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga thinks about the counter body kick.
Bunga throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunga.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunga misses the target.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bart Bunga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bunga counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez slips a jab from Bunga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Bunga.
Bunga throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Bunga is quick to defend against it.
Bunga misses with a looping left.
Bunga with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Bunga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunga.
Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Bunga against the cage. #T1#
Bunga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is looking to control Bunga's arms but Bunga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Bunga counters with a two punch combo.
Bunga misses with a body shot.
Bunga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez is wise to it.
Bart Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bunga counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunga's head.
Bunga connects with a body shot.
Bunga lands the left hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Bunga up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunga gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Bunga throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Bunga lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Bunga.
Still in the clinch, Bunga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Bunga.
Bunga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eduardo Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Bunga.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez taking a breather. #T3#
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Bunga.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Bunga slips to the side
and Bunga counters with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Bunga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bunga throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Bunga clinches.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunga misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range. #CL#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunga presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!#BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunga just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Bunga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bunga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Bunga!

 

Event: GAMMA#574 Jordan v Gunnar 2     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillashaw Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillashaw Junior has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Dillashaw Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Dillashaw Junior is quick to defend against it.
Dillashaw Junior thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Alvarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dillashaw Junior keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez is standing up over Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior looks to escape but Alvarez dives into side control.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away. #SUB#
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillashaw Junior is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Dillashaw Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dillashaw Junior postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillashaw Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillashaw Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dillashaw Junior stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Dillashaw Junior's shoulder, as Dillashaw Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw Junior ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillashaw Junior misses the target.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior avoids it well and moves away.
Dillashaw Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior is looking to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillashaw Junior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Dillashaw Junior settles back down.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body shot.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Dillashaw Junior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillashaw Junior, right into the meat.
Dillashaw Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillashaw Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Dillashaw Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Dillashaw Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Dillashaw Junior shakes it off.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillashaw Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
A big right from Dillashaw Junior misses.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior staying out of range there.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dillashaw Junior moves away and avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Dillashaw Junior throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Dillashaw Junior won't allow it.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.
Alvarez passes to full mount!
Alvarez trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Dillashaw Junior kicks Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Dillashaw Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Dillashaw Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw Junior slips the punch.
Dillashaw Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw Junior.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dillashaw Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillashaw Junior pulls Alvarez in to control the position. #T2#
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Dillashaw Junior keeps moving.
Alvarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dillashaw Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dillashaw Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Dillashaw Junior seems content to control.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Dillashaw Junior's head to control him but Dillashaw Junior postures up.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillashaw Junior is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillashaw Junior is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Dillashaw Junior defends easily.
Dillashaw Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillashaw Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!

After winning the bout, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: gc105     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work. #BC#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beltran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez misses with the combination. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beltran throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beltran won't be happy with that.
Beltran wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez looking to control but instead Beltran has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Beltran defends it.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beltran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Alvarez prevents Beltran from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Beltran trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Beltran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beltran throws a body kick that misses.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alvarez tries to clinch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Beltran tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran misses the jab.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beltran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Beltran is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beltran connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Beltran throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Beltran lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beltran.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Beltran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beltran scores with a nice head shot.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Beltran. #T2#
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Beltran keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Beltran.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez stuns Beltran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Beltran looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beltran counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez has Beltran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beltran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Beltran tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Beltran back against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beltran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling. #TD2#
Alvarez wants the takedown. Beltran is fighting it off but Alvarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beltran's guard against the cage.
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!
Beltran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Eduardo Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beltran connects with a nice short shot to Alvarez's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beltran lands a nice short elbow.
Beltran is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarez wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy.
Beltran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Beltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beltran drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez slips a jab from Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Beltran.#T1#
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Beltran throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beltran throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran motions for Alvarez to come forward. Beltran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Beltran's head.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Alvarez slips a jab from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beltran tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beltran. That one must have hurt.
Beltran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beltran walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Beltran tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Beltran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beltran misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.#T4#
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Beltran throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Beltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beltran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beltran trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Alvarez!

A very excited looking Eduardo Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: gc102     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruce Millard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Millard staying out of range there.
Millard shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez sets himself, and Millard steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.
Millard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
Millard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Millard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Millard.
A head kick misses from Millard.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Millard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Millard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Millard on the side of the head.
Millard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Millard connects with a body shot.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Millard.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Millard.
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Millard. Millard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Millard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Millard throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut.
Millard scores with a head kick.
Millard throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Millard shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Millard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Millard is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Alvarez throws a hook but Millard blocks it.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Millard moves away.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Eduardo Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Millard throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Millard shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Eduardo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Millard.
Millard throws a head kick that misses.
Millard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Nice shot by Millard.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Millard ducked under it nicely.
Millard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Millard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Millard persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Millard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Millard throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Millard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
No joy there for Millard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Millard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Millard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Millard tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Millard unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Millard moves to clinch but Alvarez breaks away #TD#
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Millard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez won't allow Millard to get back to his feet.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez stops Millard from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Millard. That one must have hurt.
Millard misses with a head kick.
Millard throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Millard is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Millard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Millard.
Millard shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Millard. Millard gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millard tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Millard won't be happy with that. #T1#
Millard wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Millard defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.
Alvarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alvarez working the body and head with strikes.
Millard wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez controls the position from side control.
Millard tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Millard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
Alvarez breaks Millard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Millard is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Millard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Millard wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him.
Eduardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Millard is having none of it.
Alvarez winds up and cracks Millard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Millard wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez working Millard over with strikes.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Millard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Millard is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Millard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Millard tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Millard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Millard can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Millard.
Millard moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Millard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Millard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Millard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Millard working some strikes from top position.
Millard is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Millard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Millard passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez is looking to control Millard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Millard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Millard.
Millard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB2#
Millard seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez wants to control but Millard passes into side.
Millard tries to move to mount but Alvarez blocks the move with his legs.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
Bruce Millard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millard pulls his head out easily.
Millard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Millard wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Millard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Millard looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Millard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Millard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvarez misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Millard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Millard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Alvarez!

A very excited looking Eduardo Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bruce Millard spoke after the fight, saying 'Suck my balls'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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