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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devonte Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Alvarado moved out of range nicely.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Alvarado misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Alvarado ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Alvarado misses.
Alvarado slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarado defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Alvarado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson tries to move into range but Alvarado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarado throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Alvarado only half commits.
Max Alvarado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Alvarado stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alvarado counters with a left to the body.
Jackson moves out of range as Alvarado strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarado as he connects with a hook.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Alvarado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarado throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarado pinned against the cage. Alvarado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Alvarado dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Alvarado will probably get the nod.
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.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Jackson moves out of range as Alvarado strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarado as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Alvarado moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Alvarado sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarado as Jackson shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarado.
Alvarado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarado.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Alvarado connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarado slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarado throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarado sprawls well. Alvarado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarado counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarado's waist but Alvarado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Alvarado.
Alvarado walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Alvarado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Alvarado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Alvarado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alvarado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Max Alvarado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarado stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarado swivels and escapes.
Alvarado throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson takes a swing at Alvarado's ribcage but misses.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Alvarado to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarado.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Alvarado.
Alvarado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Alvarado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson moves out of range as Alvarado strikes.
Jackson slips a straight right by Alvarado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Alvarado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Devonte Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarado misses with a body shot.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarado tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarado to the ground. Alvarado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson slips a straight right by Alvarado.
A big right from Jackson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Alvarado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarado stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Alvarado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Max Alvarado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Alvarado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Alvarado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarado 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Alvarado!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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