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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Boylen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Boylen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarado was covering up waiting for the punch and Boylen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boylen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boylen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boylen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boylen looking for a sweep. Not yet Boylen, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarado connects with a couple of short punches.
Boylen has momentary wrist control but Alvarado slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Boylen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Alvarado wants to stand but Boylen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alvarado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boylen looking for a sweep. Not yet Boylen, not yet.
Alvarado cracks Boylen with a solid left hand.
Alvarado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarado really is a fat lump.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boylen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Boylen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boylen has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarado's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Boylen won't allow Alvarado to get back to his feet.
Boylen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarado is looking to stand up but Boylen isn't so interested in that idea.
Boylen preventing the sweep.
Alvarado wants to stand but Boylen is controlling the position.
Alvarado trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Alvarado kicks Boylen off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Boylen fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Alvarado clinches.
Boylen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Boylen breaks from the clinch.
Boylen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edward Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Boylen.
Boylen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boylen tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boylen has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boylen looks winded!
Boylen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarado checks it well. #T4#
Boylen misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Alvarado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarado.
Boylen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boylen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Alvarado darts in and clinches Boylen up against the cage.
Alvarado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarado slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boylen can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Alvarado 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#
No luck for Boylen with that takedown attempt.
Alvarado feinted with a counter takedown.
Chris Boylen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boylen misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Boylen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boylen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado gets back to full guard.
Alvarado wants to stand and escape but Boylen is having none of it. #T1#
Alvarado wants to sweep but no luck.
Boylen advances to half guard.
Alvarado is trying to stand up here but Boylen is controlling him well.
Alvarado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarado wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarado 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.
Boylen trying to control the action but Alvarado is working from the bottom.
Boylen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarado defending well though. #ES#
Alvarado manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boylen closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarado, looking for a takedown. Boylen pushes Alvarado against the cage but Alvarado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boylen is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Alvarado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boylen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Alvarado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarado wants to stand and escape but Boylen is having none of it.
Alvarado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boylen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boylen prevents Alvarado from getting back to his feet.
Alvarado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarado pulls Boylen in close to his closed guard and prevents Boylen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alvarado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boylen is one step ahead there. #T3#
Boylen stays in close to Alvarado'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.
Alvarado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boylen can do to turn this around?
Alvarado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarado wants it to stay on the feet.
Edward Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Boylen.
Boylen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarado tries to avoid it but Boylen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarado to the ground. Alvarado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boylen misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarado counters with a three punch combo that has Boylen backing up. Boylen nods at Alvarado to acknowledge the strikes.
Boylen throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Alvarado gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alvarado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boylen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boylen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarado defends well and Boylen ends up having to push Alvarado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarado tries to counter by clinching up but Boylen breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick by Boylen misses #TD#
and Alvarado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarado.
Alvarado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarado is working Boylen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarado cracks Boylen with a solid left hand.
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!
Alvarado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado won't allow Boylen to get back to his feet.
Boylen working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Alvarado dominated that second 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. 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##CL#
Alvarado gets a clinch.
Boylen jumps guard but Alvarado stands there with Boylen around his waist. Boylen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Boylen breaks from the clinch.
Boylen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvarado avoids the head kick by Boylen.
Alvarado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boylen.
Edward Alvarado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarado as Boylen shoots in.
Edward Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Boylen.
Boylen closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarado, looking for a takedown. Boylen pushes Alvarado against the cage but Alvarado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Alvarado forces Boylen back against the cage and clinches.
Boylen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Boylen won't allow it.
Boylen tries to pull guard but Alvarado holds him up against the cage and eventually Boylen drops back down to his feet.
Alvarado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boylen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#TD#
Alvarado manages to pull guard.
Alvarado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarado has Boylen pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alvarado scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Alvarado is working Boylen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarado throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boylen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarado postures up in Boylen's guard and throws a big left but Boylen blocks it.
Boylen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Alvarado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boylen's head.
Boylen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Alvarado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarado's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Alvarado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Alvarado closes the distance and pushes Boylen back into the cage.#T4##BC#
Alvarado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Boylen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Alvarado manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Boylen is trying to break free.
Alvarado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Alvarado jumps into guard, dragging Boylen to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boylen stops Alvarado from standing up.
Boylen postures up in Alvarado's guard and throws a big left but Alvarado blocks it.
Chris Boylen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Alvarado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boylen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Alvarado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarado 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Alvarado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tatum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarado was covering up waiting for the punch and Tatum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alvarado keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tatum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatum has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarado's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Tatum gets to his feet - Alvarado follows without any prompting.
Rick Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarado finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Tatum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatum lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarado is wriggling around but Tatum manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum trying to control from half guard but Alvarado is working away. #T1#
Alvarado manages to get to full guard.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarado trying to control the position here.
Alvarado trying to control the position.
Tatum slips nicely into half guard.
Alvarado is trying to stand back up but Tatum is controlling him
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarado is not content to let Tatum control the position.
Alvarado is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Alvarado could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Alvarado is squirming around, avoiding Tatum's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Tatum.
Alvarado wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tatum wants to control the pace but Alvarado is squirming around nicely.
Alvarado is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Alvarado wants to control but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Alvarado is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Edward Alvarado has been cut.
Tatum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Alvarado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tatum! Alvarado is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Tatum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Smithson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Alvarado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smithson looks winded!
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarado chips away with some ground and pound.
Smithson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alvarado lands a couple of digs.
Alvarado really is a fat lump.
Alvarado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Alvarado works over Smithson with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarado landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Alvarado postures up and lands a big shot to Smithson's brow.
Alvarado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarado connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarado lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Smithson is working an open guard so Alvarado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smithson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smithson throws out a counter right but Alvarado avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarado. Smithson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Alvarado rushes Smithson and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Alvarado manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Alvarado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Alvarado gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smithson regains guard.
#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!
Alvarado scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarado stands up over Smithson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarado cracks Smithson with a solid left hand.
Smithson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvarado has passed into side control.
Alvarado working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alvarado has hold of Smithson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Smithson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Alvarado cranks the arm and Smithson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Smithson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edward Alvarado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Machine wants to clinch#TD#
and Alvarado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alvarado throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Alvarado postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarado postures up.
Alvarado postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado works over Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Alvarado throws a big elbow that misses.
Machine looking to control.
Alvarado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarado's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Machine is rocked!
Alvarado throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarado won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Alvarado postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Machine's head off the mat! Machine is out! He's out! Alvarado jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edward Alvarado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarado drops his hands for a split second and Sean immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Alvarado face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Sean follows up with a right hand that knocks Alvarado into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robin Sean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarado throws a nice looking combination but Matthew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Alvarado drives through and clinches with Matthew against the cage.
Alvarado stops a takedown attempt from Matthew .
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthew won't allow it.
Alvarado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Alvarado has hold of one of Matthew 's legs. Matthew is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarado gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarado postures up in Matthew 's guard and throws a big left but Matthew blocks it.
Alvarado throws an elbow that misses. Matthew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarado's guard. Nice move by Matthew !#REVB#
Matthew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matthew looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Alvarado wants to stand and escape but Matthew is having none of it.
Matthew postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alvarado pulls Matthew in to control the position.
Alvarado wants to sweep here but Matthew controlling him for the moment.
Matthew wants to pass the guard but Alvarado is keeping the position.#SUB#
Alvarado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matthew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarado really is a fat lump.
Alvarado wants to stand but Matthew is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthew sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matthew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alvarado wants to stand but Matthew is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Matthew looks to move away, Alvarado throws a big counter combo but Matthew just gets out of the way.
Matthew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarado.
#T3#
Matthew wants to clinch but Alvarado slips to the side
and Alvarado counters with a left and a right that stings Matthew .
Matthew wants to clinch up but Alvarado keeps it at a distance.
Alvarado tries to counter by clinching up but Matthew breaks away and moves out of range.
Alvarado throws a sloppy body shot
and Matthew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edward Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Matthew .
Alvarado is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Alvarado gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Alvarado postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarado stopping the sweep attempt from Matthew .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthew is trying to keep Alvarado in close.
Alvarado working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Alvarado decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matthew , up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Matthew pushes Alvarado up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew is trying to pull guard but Alvarado has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Alvarado 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#
Matthew moves in looking to clinch but Alvarado pushes him off.
Alvarado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matthew shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matthew .
Alvarado misses with a double jab.
Matthew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matthew moves in looking to clinch but Alvarado pushes him off.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body. Alvarado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matthew closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarado, looking for a takedown. Matthew pushes Alvarado against the cage but Alvarado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvarado tries to bum rush Matthew with a series of wild strikes but Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Alvarado has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Alvarado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthew smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Alvarado clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Alvarado has picked Matthew up - he's going for a ride! Alvarado dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alvarado throwing shots but Matthew is blocking nicely.
Matthew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matthew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Matthew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Alvarado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthew can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Matthew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Matthew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarado working Matthew over with strikes. #T3#
Matthew tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alvarado tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matthew controls his leg.
Alvarado 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.
Alvarado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matthew taking some punishment here, with Alvarado in his half guard. #SUB#
Alvarado is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Alvarado thows a huge punch but Matthew dodges it nicely.
Alvarado working Matthew over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matthew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthew trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Alvarado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthew misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Alvarado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarado. #TD#
Alvarado tightens his grip and picks Matthew up, before dumping him to the ground. Matthew manages to land in guard.
Matthew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Matthew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado striking off his back but it's not causing Matthew any problems.
Matthew stops Alvarado from standing up.
Matthew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matthew 's guard. #REVR#
Edward Alvarado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarado is one step ahead there. #T1#
Alvarado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarado cracks Matthew with a solid left hand.
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matthew working a defensive guard but Alvarado manages to pass into side control anyway.
Matthew takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alvarado cracks Matthew with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Alvarado immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Matthew is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Alvarado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Alvarado!
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