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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Savion Alvarado (ranked 3539 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Lamont Anderson (ranked 276 p4p, 252 weight class). Alvarado comes to the cage accompanied by Watch The World Burn. Lamont Anderson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Savion Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarado darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarado controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Alvarado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarado is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Alvarado's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
Anderson avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarado wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savion Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado pulls guard effortlessly.
Alvarado is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarado's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarado has managed to sweep!
Alvarado wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alvarado stands up from Anderson's guard - Alvarado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarado scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarado misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Alvarado tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Alvarado blocking some punches.
Alvarado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson pushes Alvarado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Alvarado jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Alvarado around his waist. Alvarado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarado drops back down to his feet.
Alvarado jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Alvarado has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lamont Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson checks a low kick from Alvarado.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson'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.
Alvarado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Alvarado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savion Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson tries to clinch but Alvarado moves out of range.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarado connects with a leg kick.
Alvarado goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Alvarado has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lamont Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarado blocking some punches.
Alvarado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Alvarado avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Alvarado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Alvarado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarado misses with a two punch combination.
Lamont Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Alvarado keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarado counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Alvarado against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Alvarado counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savion Alvarado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarado shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savion Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarado throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarado, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarado.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savion Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado blocking some punches.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson has Alvarado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarado controls the action.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarado drops back down to his feet.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Alvarado goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarado wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamont Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarado letting Anderson take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A short right from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Anderson!
The defeated Savion Alvarado had this to say: 'Putain...'.
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