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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alvarez (ranked 962 p4p, 136 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1419 p4p, 178 weight class). Revazshvili has chosen Georgia National Anthem as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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218 lbs
24 - 15 - 2 |
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A jab from Revazshvili misses.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Revazshvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Revazshvili's knee momentarily.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Revazshvili prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Revazshvili avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Revazshvili avoiding damage.
Revazshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez pushes Revazshvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has Revazshvili pressed against the cage.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Revazshvili blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Revazshvili tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Revazshvili.
The referee is keeping an eye on Revazshvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Revazshvili blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Revazshvili blocks it.
Revazshvili misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Revazshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Revazshvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revazshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revazshvili's elbow.
Revazshvili blocking some punches.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Revazshvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Revazshvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Revazshvili.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revazshvilis head.
Revazshvili stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revazshvili's elbow.
Revazshvili blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Revazshvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Revazshvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez is leaning against Revazshvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Revazshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
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.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Revazshvili circles away.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Some wild striking there from Revazshvili.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Donk. Alvarez catches Revazshvili right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez with a hook.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Revazshvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Revazshvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Revazshvili.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revazshvili throws out the jab.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Revazshvili just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez thows a leg kick but Revazshvili checks it
enabling Revazshvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revazshvili.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Revazshvili moves away.
Revazshvili throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Revazshvili throws a shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Revazshvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Revazshvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Revazshvili also avoids with ease.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Revazshvili checks a leg kick.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Revazshvili has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Revazshvili moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Revazshvili.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Revazshvili misses with a hook
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Revazshvili misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Revazshvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Revazshvili's efforts to push away.
Revazshvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Revazshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Revazshvili lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four 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!
Revazshvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revazshvilis head.
Revazshvili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Revazshvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Revazshvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Revazshvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaron Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Revazshvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Revazshvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez clinches up with Revazshvili and pushes him back against the cage.
Revazshvili lands a right hand.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Revazshvili.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Revazshvili.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili misses with the head strike.
Revazshvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Revazshvili displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Revazshvili fails to land.
Aaron Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revazshvili lands an uppercut.
Revazshvili blocking some punches.
Revazshvili turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Revazshvili manages to end up in side control.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revazshvili can do to turn this around?
Revazshvili cracks Alvarez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Revazshvili wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez wants to control but Revazshvili postures up.
Alvarez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Revazshvili connects with a decent elbow.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Revazshvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Revazshvili 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 Revazshvili but great work by Alvarez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Levan Revazshvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Revazshvili defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Revazshvili avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alvarez.
Revazshvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez working the ground and pound effectively.
Alvarez trying to control but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Revazshvili gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Revazshvili trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvarez prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Revazshvili is being controlled here.
Revazshvili is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez working the strikes but Revazshvili uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Revazshvili is defending the position.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Revazshvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez wants to control but Revazshvili is keeping him busy.
Revazshvili gets back to full guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Revazshvili.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez postures up in Revazshvili's guard and throws a big left but Revazshvili blocks it.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Revazshvili throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Alvarez made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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