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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Alzheimer (ranked 99 p4p, 9 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 68 p4p, 7 weight class). Alzheimer comes to the cage accompanied by You're The Voice. Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Alzheimer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Escobar Chavez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzheimer pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Alzheimer wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar Chavez to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Alzheimer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzheimer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Alzheimer knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez clinches up with Alzheimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Alzheimer pulls guard effortlessly.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Escobar Chavez 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.
Alzheimer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alzheimer looking to control.
Alzheimer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzheimer wants to control but Escobar Chavez is keeping him busy.
Alzheimer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alzheimer seems to be working for a kimura but Escobar Chavez defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer is looking for a kimura but Escobar Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alzheimer to get the leverage.
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Alzheimer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alzheimer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alzheimer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escobar Chavez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alzheimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Alzheimer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar Chavez is looking for a sweep. Alzheimer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alzheimer moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Escobar Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Escobar Chavez's face as Alzheimer controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Alzheimer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alzheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzheimer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alzheimer wants to clinch.
Alzheimer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Escobar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Escobar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzheimer scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Alzheimer walks into a jab.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.
It looks like Alzheimer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alzheimer!
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage and back into range.
Escobar Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Escobar Chavez uses from the top position.
Alzheimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer is fighting to break Escobar Chavez's control of his arms but Escobar Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Alzheimer from controlling successfully.
Alzheimer is really struggling to control Escobar Chavez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzheimer tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar Chavez is retaining full guard.
Alzheimer looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here.
Alzheimer looking for a guillotine here but Escobar Chavez defends easily.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard here.
Alzheimer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzheimer connects with a solid leg kick.
Alzheimer tries to keep at a distance but Escobar Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alzheimer tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar Chavez ducks right into an uppercut from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alzheimer's sensitive parts.
Alzheimer scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Alzheimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer rushes Escobar Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Alzheimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez pushes Alzheimer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Alzheimer cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alzheimer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer stalls.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Alzheimer decides to pull guard.
Alzheimer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar Chavez defends it easily.
Alzheimer controls Escobar Chavez momentarily but Escobar Chavez frees himself.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer looking to pass the guard.
Alzheimer won't allow Escobar Chavez to sweep him here.
Escobar Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Alzheimer is proving a slippery customer.
Alzheimer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alzheimer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Alzheimer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer looking to stall.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar Chavez to keep the fight standing.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Alzheimer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzheimer lands a left hand.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Alzheimer scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard here.
Alzheimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escobar Chavez defends well.
Alzheimer wants to sweep but no luck.
Alzheimer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alzheimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Escobar Chavez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Escobar Chavez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Escobar Chavez!
Alzheimer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar Chavez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alzheimer trying to control but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Alzheimer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer had his way with Ramon Escobar Chavez in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alzheimer darts in and clinches Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alzheimer.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alzheimer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is struggling to control the position.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Alzheimer is trying to stall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Alzheimer on the inside.
Escobar Chavez gets through Alzheimer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alzheimer has his back to the cage.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzheimer lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alzheimer lands with a short shot to the head.
Alzheimer jumps guard and drags Escobar Chavez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alzheimer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard but Escobar Chavez passes into half guard.
Friedrich Alzheimer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Alzheimer.
Well Alzheimer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer is the new featherweight champion!
Friedrich Alzheimer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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