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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Alvis Iii (ranked 24231 p4p, 549 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 23859 p4p, 557 weight class). The key to victory for Devin Alvis Iii has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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20
186 lbs
3 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Alvis Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvis Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Makhacevov off balance momentarily.
Makhacevov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Alvis Iii is a slippery customer.
Alvis Iii controlling the position for now.
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.
Makhacevov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvis Iii is looking to control Makhacevov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvis Iii avoid being mounted?
Alvis Iii won't allow Makhacevov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Makhacevov from advancing position.
Makhacevov is trying to control. Alvis Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Makhacevov seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvis Iii is trying to control but can't.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhacevov is stalling here. Alvis Iii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makhacevov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvis Iii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvis Iii tries to stand but Makhacevov is controlling his head.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.
Alvis Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhacevov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvis Iii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhacevov is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makhacevov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.
Alvis Iii trying to control the action but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov prevents Alvis Iii from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov tries to improve position but can't.
Alvis Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhacevov keeps working.
Makhacevov tries to buck Alvis Iii off but Alvis Iii is having none of it.
Makhacevov keeps trying to improve his position.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makhacevov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvis Iii is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Alvis Iii is working away.
Alvis Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makhacevov off and has taken his back!
Makhacevov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devin Alvis Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Alvis Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Makhacevov gets double underhooks and turns Alvis Iii into the ropes.
Makhacevov feints and as Alvis Iii raises his hands in defense, Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvis Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvis Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvis Iii rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the ropes.
Alvis Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Alvis Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvis Iii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makhacevov, into his guard.
Makhacevov wants to stand up but Alvis Iii is controlling him.
Makhacevov has a closed guard, preventing Alvis Iii from standing up.
Makhacevov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvis Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhacevov is keeping the position for now.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvis Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov wants to hit a switch here but Alvis Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Makhacevov there!
Makhacevov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Makhacevov gets full guard.
Makhacevov has Alvis Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Makhacevov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvis Iii trying to control but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvis Iii's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii has momentary wrist control but Makhacevov slips an elbow through the middle.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvis Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alvis Iii stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvis Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvis Iii misses with a body punch.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Devin Alvis Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov stopping the sweep attempt from Alvis Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvis Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.
Makhacevov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvis Iii working for a triangle but Makhacevov defends it easily.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Alvis Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makhacevov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makhacevov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov is stalling in the full guard.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvis Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvis Iii wants to stand up but Makhacevov is controlling him.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
Makhacevov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makhacevov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Makhacevov shoots in and drives through. Alvis Iii sprawls well.
Makhacevov darts in looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets double underhooks and turns Makhacevov into the ropes.
Alvis Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Makhacevov breaks away and moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvis Iii enables Makhacevov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvis Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvis Iii punching from the bottom.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhacevov controls the pace.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvis Iii has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alvis Iii gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Alvis Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvis Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Alvis Iii!
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energy
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hype
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