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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into the arena with Trik Turner - Friends and Family blaring out of the sound system. Freddy Alves had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haskins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alves rushes Haskins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haskins has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haskins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alves has Haskins pushed against the cage.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Haskins.
Alves stalls.
Haskins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.
Haskins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Alves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Alves lands a right hand.
It looks like Kevin Haskins has been cut.
Haskins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Haskins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alves dives on top into guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves tries to stand but Haskins is controlling from the bottom.
Haskins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Haskins.
Haskins is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Haskins is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Haskins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alves has passed into half guard!
Alves stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alves 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.
Haskins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Freddy Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Haskins'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.
Haskins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves throws a right and a left that Haskins avoids nicely.
Haskins shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Haskins is trying to get back to half guard.
Haskins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Freddy Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Alves.
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alves throws a hook but Haskins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Haskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Haskins.
Haskins misses with a takedown
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a lazy uppercut
and Haskins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haskins is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
Alves wants to control but Haskins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Haskins.
Haskins is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is controlling Haskins's trapped leg to prevent Haskins from advancing to side control.
Alves is trying to maintain the position but Haskins is very close to passing his half guard.
Haskins is trying to work for a kimura but Alves is defending well.
Haskins seems to be working for a kimura but Alves defends the submission attempt.
Alves won't allow Haskins to pass to mount.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Haskins'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. This is the final round!
Alves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haskins shoots and misses
and Haskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Haskins moves away and avoids it.
Freddy Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Haskins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves keeping control of the position.
Haskins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kevin Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Haskins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haskins thows a huge punch but Alves dodges it nicely.
Haskins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haskins.
Haskins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haskins is trying to work for a kimura but Alves is defending well.
Alves wants to control but Haskins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haskins on the ground.
Haskins tries to pass to full mount but Alves defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haskins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haskins has Alves in his guard.
Alves 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.
Haskins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alves stacks Haskins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alves!
Haskins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Haskins's face as Alves controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves stands up.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Haskins uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haskins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alves to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Alves!
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hype
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pop
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