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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aksan Mukahmir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aksan Mukahmir!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Mukahmir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mukahmir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mukahmir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Mukahmir getting side control.
Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Mukahmir has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Mukahmir is very close to passing his half guard.
Mukahmir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukahmir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Mukahmir trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but Mukahmir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mukahmir lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mukahmir in particular looking to stall.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Mukahmir keeps him under control.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Well, if Mukahmir 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 tries to roll over but Mukahmir keeps him under control.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mukahmir is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez won't allow Mukahmir to pass to mount.
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 has one foot on Mukahmir's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Mukahmir keeps it at a distance.
Mukahmir throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Mukahmir misses.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukahmir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mukahmir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukahmir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mukahmir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mukahmir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mukahmir wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Mukahmir shows good takedown defense.
Mukahmir throws a counter combo.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukahmir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukahmir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukahmir! But no joy.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukahmir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mukahmir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mukahmir's waist but Mukahmir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukahmir! But no joy.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mukahmir.
Mukahmir scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mukahmir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukahmir counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Mukahmir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
letting Mukahmir counter with a right hand.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Mukahmir sprawls well.
Mukahmir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mukahmir stuffs the takedown.
Mukahmir throws a counter combo.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mukahmir counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukahmir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Mukahmir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Mukahmir. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Mukahmir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mukahmir defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksan Mukahmir dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mukahmir feints a jab promting Alvarez to slip. Mukahmir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mukahmir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mukahmir is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Mukahmir circles away and we're back to standing.
Mukahmir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Mukahmir, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Mukahmir. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Mukahmir.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Mukahmir, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Mukahmir against the cage but Mukahmir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukahmir moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Mukahmir gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Mukahmir prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez has Mukahmir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mukahmir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has Mukahmir pressed against the cage, preventing Mukahmir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mukahmir has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alvarez regains guard immediately.
Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Aksan Mukahmir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukahmir circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukahmir misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Mukahmir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mukahmir pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Mukahmir scores with a four punch combination!
Ricardo Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukahmir lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Mukahmir slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Mukahmir counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mukahmir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Mukahmir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Mukahmir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mukahmir controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control the position but Mukahmir says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mukahmir is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Mukahmir with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Mukahmir pushes his legs off easily.
Mukahmir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mukahmir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mukahmir scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukahmir is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mukahmir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mukahmir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mukahmir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez is working an open guard so Mukahmir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mukahmir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mukahmir throws a counter combo.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Mukahmir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Mukahmir coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksan Mukahmir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Mukahmir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mukahmir continues to drive forward.
And Mukahmir tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mukahmir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mukahmir moves into the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Mukahmir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mukahmir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Mukahmir seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mukahmir controlling the action here.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mukahmir throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alvarez's body to avoid the submission. Alvarez has instead reached around Mukahmir's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alvarez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Alvarez!
An out of breath Ricardo Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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