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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Bowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruarc Bowell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowell 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.
Bowell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bowell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Bowell from controlling successfully.
Bowell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Bowell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bowell trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowell wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Bowell tries to pass.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bowell is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Bowell defends it easily.
Alvarez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bowell has passed into half guard!
Bowell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Bowell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bowell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bowell is proving hard to escape from.
Bowell has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to stand but Bowell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bowell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Bowell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Bowell from controlling successfully.
Alvarez has an active guard here but Bowell has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bowell in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowell pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez looks gassed!
Bowell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Bowell wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Bowell is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowell wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Bowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bowell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Bowell walks into a left hand.
Bowell gets a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Bowell eventually gives up the hold.
Bowell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bowell trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Bowell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alvarez turns into him and now he's in Bowell's guard.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bowell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Bowell in his guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bowell stops Alvarez from standing up.
Bowell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Bowell isn't so interested in that idea.
Bowell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alvarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alvarez has escaped and now he's on top!
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bowell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.
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 Ruarc Bowell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Bowell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez with the active half guard here but Bowell passes nicely into side control.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Bowell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvarez tries to escape but Bowell is in control.
Bowell is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is not content to let Bowell control the position.
Bowell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowell prevents Alvarez from escaping the position.
Bowell looking to control but instead Alvarez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bowell moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that!
Bowell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvarez really wants to buck Bowell off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowell looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bowell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Bowell working for submissions but it's allowed Alvarez to get to half guard.
Bowell is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Bowell regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Bowell.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but instead Bowell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bowell, into his guard.
Ruarc Bowell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Bowell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvarez uses it to pass to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowell can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to stand but Bowell is controlling his arm.
Bowell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bowell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
Bowell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bowell is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
Alvarez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bowell gets his way!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bowell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alvarez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alvarez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alvarez holding both Bowell 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alvarez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bowell.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bowell has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but Bowell is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alvarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bowell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bowell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruarc Bowell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowell shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Bowell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Bowell avoids them all with ease.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bowell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alvarez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents Bowell from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bowell is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez tries to escape but Bowell is in control.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Bowell slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Bowell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Bowell 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.
Alvarez wants to stand back up but Bowell manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alvarez!
Bowell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez has given up his back here. Will Bowell look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Alvarez staying busy and making it hard for Bowell to control.
Alvarez is really stuck here.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
Bowell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alvarez's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowell trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Bowell.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but Bowell has full control of the position and if anything, Alvarez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alvarez prevents Bowell from getting a body triangle.
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but Bowell is in full control for now.
Bowell is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
Will Bowell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ruarc Bowell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alvarez swings for the body but Bowell moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
so Bowell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bowell content to stall in guard here.
Bowell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alvarez for as long as he can get away with.
Bowell pushes down on Alvarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bowell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bowell is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bowell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bowell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Bowell isn't that keen on the idea.
Bowell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alvarez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alvarez and Bowell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alvarez is not content to let Bowell control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowell swings around for an armbar but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bowell's guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Bowell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bowell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Bowell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bowell manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Bowell's guard.
Bowell looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowell is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bowell misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Bowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Bowell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvarez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alvarez is not content to let Bowell control the position.
Alvarez tries to bench press Bowell off him but Bowell keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowell tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruarc Bowell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowell, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Ruarc Bowell!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Ruarc Bowell!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ruarc Bowell!
Ruarc Bowell wins by unanimous decision!
Ruarc Bowell retains his lightweight title!
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