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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Inoki (ranked 6397 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Alvarez (ranked 3044 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antonio Inoki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Inoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Alvarez !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoki throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inoki but Inoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Inoki misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inoki.
Inoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvarez moves out of range as Inoki throws a body kick.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Inoki.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inoki blocks a head kick by Alvarez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoki misses with a body punch
and Alvarez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Inoki sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Alvarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez prevents Inoki from standing back up.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Inoki backing away here, and Alvarez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Inoki misses with a body shot.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonio Inoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Alvarez .
Inoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Inoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Inoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Inoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Inoki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alvarez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoki throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez successfully pulls guard.
Inoki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alvarez pulls Inoki in close to prevent any damage.
Inoki is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pulls Inoki in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Inoki wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Inoki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inoki.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inoki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Inoki moves out of range.
Inoki throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Inoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoki misses with a head kick.
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez stops Inoki from standing up.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Inoki is keeping the position.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Inoki wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is dominant here and he's now got Inoki's back!
Inoki is taking damage to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controlling the position well here. Inoki rolled but Alvarez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoki is trying to stand back up.
Alvarez has his arm under Inoki's chin here. Game over son! Alvarez squeezes tightly and Inoki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Alvarez !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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