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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greco Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Roman didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roman!
Roman happy to just control the position for now.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roman won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Roman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face as Roman controls the position.
Roman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Roman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alvarez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alvarez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Alvarez wants to control for a moment but Roman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Alvarez.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Roman.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Alvarez.
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Roman.
Roman trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Roman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roman checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Roman with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Roman is out of range.
Roman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvarez won't allow Roman to pass to mount.
Roman trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Roman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roman passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but Roman maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action.
Roman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alvarez turns into him and now he's in Roman's guard.
Alvarez pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alvarez has taken his back.
Alvarez working for the choke.
Roman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez is just content to waste time from the top position. Roman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six 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.
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but Roman denies him.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Roman.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman has an Americana. Alvarez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Roman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Roman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Greco Roman!
In his post fight interview, Greco Roman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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