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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Roper misses with a straight right.
Roper scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Roper misses.
Roper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roper throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Alvarez lands a jab to Roper's midsection.
Alvarez slips a jab from Roper.
Roper throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Roper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roper has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Roper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roper is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a triangle here but Roper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roper's best efforts.#T2#
Roper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roper prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Roper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Roper slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Roper postures up.
#T3#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Roper has control of the leg.
Roper not doing much here.
Alvarez is not content to let Roper control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Roper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Alvarez manages to mount him!
#T4#
Alvarez looking to control but Roper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Roper has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Roper! #SUB2#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Roper defends it easily.
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 Brian Roper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roper jabs at Alvarez's body.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez shoots in but Roper avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Roper. Roper maintains the clinch.
Roper lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roper lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roper after a bit of a struggle.
Brian Roper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Roper manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roper pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roper tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roper lands a left hand.
Roper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Roper sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roper throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Roper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Roper improves position.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Roper.
Roper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Roper presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Roper lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roper pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Roper scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Roper lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Roper.
Roper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roper misses with a punch to the body.
Roper tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Roper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Roper.
A short right from Roper on the inside.
Roper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Roper.
Brian Roper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roper misses with a punch on the inside.
Roper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roper tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
#T3#
Roper misses with the head strike.
Roper cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Roper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roper lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Roper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roper struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roper doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Roper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Roper.
Nice sprawl there from Roper as Alvarez shoots in.
Roper works the jab nicely.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Roper lands a jab-cross combination.
Roper lands a body shot.
Roper jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roper cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Roper, which made it look bad.
Roper tries to counter by clinching up but Alvarez breaks away and moves out of range.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Roper finish him?
Roper throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Roper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez. #TD2#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Roper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Roper moves into the clinch successfully.
Roper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Roper.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Roper struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Roper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roper digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Roper lands a left hand.
Roper lands a shoulder strike.
Roper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roper digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Good body shot from Roper.
Roper lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Roper on the inside.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Roper misses with a punch to the body.
Roper swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roper is defending well.
Brian Roper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Roper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roper digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roper tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roper tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roper pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roper pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Roper fails to land.
Roper struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Roper lands with a right to the head.
Brian Roper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Roper holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Roper.
Roper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Roper tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
letting Roper counter with a right hand.
Roper tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Roper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Roper has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Roper moves into the clinch.
Alvarez has Roper pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Roper cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Roper - just one landing.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Roper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Roper gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Roper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roper, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Roper!
Brian Roper gave a mention to Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Provenza throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Provenza enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Provenza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Provenza wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Provenza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Provenza gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Provenza looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Provenza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Provenza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Provenza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Provenza is having none of it. #SUB#
Provenza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Provenza is doing well to control the position and prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
Provenza regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Provenza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Provenza wants to hit a switch here but Alvarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Provenza there!
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the head.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Provenza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Provenza is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Provenza?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Provenza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alvarez is landing with some decent strikes but Provenza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Provenza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Provenza is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Provenza regains half guard.
Alvarez working Provenza over with strikes.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Provenza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Provenza is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Provenza actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Provenza is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Provenza stops Alvarez from passing to mount.
Provenza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Provenza taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Provenza strikes from the bottom but Alvarez uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Provenza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Provenza, who protects the arm well.
Provenza is trying to buck Alvarez off.
Provenza is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Provenza prevents Alvarez from moving into mount.
Provenza is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Provenza throws out the jab.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Provenza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Provenza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Silvio Provenza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Provenza throws out the jab.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Provenza fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Provenza quickly recovers to half guard.
Provenza gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Provenza's brow.
Provenza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Provenza with the ground and pound but Alvarez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Provenza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Provenza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Provenza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Provenza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Provenza landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Provenza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Provenza defends it easily.
Provenza forces his way into half guard.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Provenza is controlling well.
#SUB#
Provenza seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Provenza seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Alvarez trying to control but Provenza postures up.
#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Provenza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Provenza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Provenza working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Nice strikes from Provenza there.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Provenza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Provenza's back!
Provenza tries to escape the position.
Provenza is keeping busy.
Well, with Alvarez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Provenza is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Provenza turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Provenza is proving a slippery customer.
Provenza is looking to advance position but Alvarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Provenza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Provenza slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Provenza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Provenza dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!#TD2#
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Provenza!#SUB2#
Provenza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Alvarez! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Provenza has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
A very excited looking Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Provenza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Provenza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alvarez to the mat! Alvarez manages to get full guard.
Provenza preventing the sweep.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Provenza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Provenza looking to pass the guard.
Provenza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provenza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Provenza works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Provenza controlling him for the moment.
Provenza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenza throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenza looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Provenza defends easily.
Provenza throwing strikes but missing.
Provenza is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Provenza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Provenza is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Provenza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Provenza defends it easily.
Provenza stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Provenza is having none of it.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Provenza stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Provenza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Provenza throws a big elbow that misses.
Provenza is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Provenza slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Provenza keeps him under control.#SUB#
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage. #SUB#
Provenza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Provenza seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Alvarez has recovered full guard. #T4#
Provenza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Provenza keeps him under control.
Provenza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Provenza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Provenza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Provenza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Provenza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Provenza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Provenza has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Provenza working for submissions but it's allowed Alvarez to get to half guard.
Silvio Provenza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Provenza is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez drops an elbow to the side of Provenza's head. #SU2#
Alvarez decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Provenza misses its intended target.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Provenza tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Provenza, which made it look bad.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Provenza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Provenza's corner calls for a 1-2. Provenza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Provenza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into side control.
Provenza is looking for a sweep.
Provenza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Provenza wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has mounted him!
Provenza in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Provenza tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
Alvarez with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Provenza is looking to escape. #T2#
Provenza regains half guard.
Provenza wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Provenza is working away.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Provenza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Provenza trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Provenza actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Provenza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3##SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Provenza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Provenza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Provenza is working away.
Alvarez working over Provenza with some ground and pound. Provenza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Provenza wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
Provenza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Provenza is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Alvarez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Provenza is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Provenza to control.
Provenza is trying to escape the mount.
Provenza regains half guard.
Provenza works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Provenza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Provenza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Provenza shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Provenza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Provenza tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Provenza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Provenza working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Provenza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alvarez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Provenza.
Alvarez in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Provenza is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount!
Provenza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Provenza taking shots to the head.
Alvarez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alvarez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Provenza gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Provenza.
Provenza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez is working Provenza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Provenza gets back to half guard.
Provenza trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Provenza tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T2#
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Provenza is working away.
Provenza trying to control here.
Provenza is trying to stand.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Provenza is a slippery customer.
Provenza is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
Provenza is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Provenza is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez wants to control but Provenza is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Provenza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Alvarez is tapping! Great win for Provenza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Lupe 9 Girls
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Roper scores with a punch to the head.
Roper throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Roper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Roper avoids it easily.
Roper stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Roper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Roper is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez is trying to control. Roper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Roper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roper is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez throwing shots but Roper is blocking nicely.
Alvarez working over Roper with some ground and pound. Roper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roper's head. #SU2#
Alvarez decides to return to a standing position.
A big right from Roper misses. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roper is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Roper wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brian Roper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Roper misses. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and bounces Roper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez pushing down on Roper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Alvarez winds up and cracks Roper with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roper is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Roper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Roper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roper throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Roper sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roper is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circling - Roper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Roper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brian Roper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Roper's guard.
Roper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roper is looking to stand back up but Alvarez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roper. #T1#
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roper taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Alvarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roper's head.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roper is trying to control but Alvarez manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alvarez lands a couple of good shots and Roper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Roper covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Roper trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Alvarez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Roper.
#T3#
Roper covering up well under a series of strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez keeps control of the position easily here as Roper tries to buck him off.
#T4##SUB2#
Alvarez is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Roper is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
A victorious Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Lupe 3 Prestige
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Urai to the mat! Urai manages to get full guard.
Urai is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Urai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Urai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Urai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alvarez is now in half guard.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez working over Urai with some ground and pound. Urai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Urai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alvarez manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Urai is bucking up trying to escape but Alvarez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Urai wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Urai tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez tries to control but Urai wriggling away.
Alvarez landing strikes from the mount and Urai is in trouble! #SUB2#
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Urai has worked his arm free - good work by Urai!
#T3#
Urai tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Urai tries to control but Alvarez manages to take his back.
Urai breaks Alvarez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urai defends well.
Urai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Urai is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Urai wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T4#
Urai looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alvarez won't allow Urai to sweep him here.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Urai keeps moving.
Urai is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urai wants to sweep but no luck.
Urai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Urai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Urai.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Urai sprawls well.
Alvarez works Urai's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Urai to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sam Urai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Urai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!#SUB#
Urai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Urai is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Urai working for a choke but Alvarez is defending well. #SUB#
Urai tightening his grip on Alvarez, looking for the choke. #T2#
Urai gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control.
Urai is trying to stick to Alvarez's back but Alvarez is turning into Urai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Urai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarez.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Urai has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez wants to stand but Urai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Urai wants to control but Alvarez passes easily into half guard.
Alvarez is stalling here. Urai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alvarez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Urai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Urai's best efforts.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urai trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Urai from controlling successfully.
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 Sam Urai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Urai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Urai. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urai lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Urai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urai stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Urai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urai.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Urai's shoulder, as Urai tries to avoid the shot.
Urai darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Urai into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urai is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Urai circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Sam Urai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Urai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Urai has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Urai is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Urai is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Urai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Urai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Urai is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Urai wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Urai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Urai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Urai controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Urai counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4##CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Urai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
Alvarez is looking to control Urai's arms but Urai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Urai throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Urai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Urai has hold of one of Alvarez's legs. Alvarez is fighting the takedown attempt but Urai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Urai looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Our winner, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 86
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Unchained's defenses.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unchained throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Alvarez.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Unchained enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Unchained manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Unchained looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Unchained works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unchained is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Unchained working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Unchained working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Unchained is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Unchained throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unchained napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unchained, who protects the arm well.
Unchained is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Unchained is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Unchained wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T2#
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Unchained?
Alvarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Unchained's face.
Unchained tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez prevents Unchained from getting the reversal.
Alvarez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Unchained takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Unchained really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Unchained tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Unchained is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Unchained can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Unchained tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away. #T3#
Unchained is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Unchained tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Unchained tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Unchained is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Unchained to control.
Unchained is trying to escape the mount.
Unchained wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Unchained is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Unchained wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez cracks Unchained with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alvarez is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Alvarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Unchained's face.
#SUB#
Alvarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Unchained has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Unchained tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Unchained regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unchained controlling the position for now.
Unchained manages to get to full guard.
Unchained working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Unchained looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Unchained's guard.
Unchained is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Unchained won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Unchained is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Unchained.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unchained's head.
Unchained is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Unchained throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Unchained looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Unchained is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unchained might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Unchained wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez trying to control but Unchained is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Unchained lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Unchained.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Unchained. That one must have hurt.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Unchained.
Unchained is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Unchained's left leg, looking for a takedown. Unchained pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.#TD#
Alvarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alvarez is in close to Unchained's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Unchained trying to control the position here.
Unchained is continuing to stall.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unchained can do to turn this around?#T3#
Unchained tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Unchained lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Unchained pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Unchained avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Unchained engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Unchained trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Unchained stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Alvarez throws up his legs and catches Unchained in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Unchained tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Alvarez! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez 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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Event:
KAMIKAZE 79: After Party
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Watson drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Watson pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Alvarez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Watson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alvarez to the mat. Alvarez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson looking for a sweep. Not yet Watson, not yet.
Alvarez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is fighting to break Watson's control of his arms but Watson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alvarez postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it. #SUB#
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Watson in his guard.#REVB#
Watson landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Alvarez stops Watson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Watson clinches.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Watson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watson lands with a left to the head.
Watson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez has Watson pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Watson.
#TD#
Alvarez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Watson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Watson's guard.
Watson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Watson's guard.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Watson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage. #ES2#
Watson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watson defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Watson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Watson. Watson maintains the clinch.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez shoots in but Watson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Watson wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Watson throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.#CL2#
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Watson is pushing Alvarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez. #CL2#
Watson gets a clinch.
Alvarez taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Watson.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Alvarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Watson wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Watson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Watson enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Alvarez stops Watson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position.
Alvarez won't allow Watson to get back to his feet. #T1#
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Watson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Watson.
Watson tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Watson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Watson circles away easily#CL2#
and Watson moves into the clinch.
Watson misses with some punches.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watson is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watson.
Watson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Alvarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Alvarez postures up.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alvarez manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Watson is looking to escape.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alvarez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Watson.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Watson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Carvalho misses.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carvalho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
#SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.#SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvarez uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Alvarez stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Carvalho manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Carvalho trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho advances position into side control!#T3#
Carvalho cracks Alvarez with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvarez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carvalho's guard! Nice work there by Alvarez! #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez. #SUB#
Carvalho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alvarez stacks Carvalho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alvarez!
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Alvarez stands up.
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho looking to control.
#SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvarez uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carvalho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Gustavo Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Alvarez with a poor takedown #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control.
Alvarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carvalho is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Carvalho lands a big elbow.
Carvalho controlling from mount.
Alvarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho tries to keep control of the position but Alvarez is staying busy.#T1#
Carvalho scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Alvarez tries to escape the position.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Carvalho is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Carvalho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alvarez is covering up but some of the strikes from Carvalho are getting through and doing damage.
Carvalho punches Alvarez on the ear.
Alvarez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Carvalho off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Carvalho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alvarez is defending well though. Carvalho let's go of the attempt for now.
Carvalho wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Carvalho slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Carvalho tries to keep control of the position but Alvarez is staying busy.
Alvarez wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Alvarez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Carvalho gets his way!
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but Carvalho has full control of the position and if anything, Alvarez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Alvarez covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for the choke from the back position but Alvarez is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Carvalho seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alvarez's chin but Alvarez turns very nicely into Carvalho's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alvarez.
#SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here. #SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alvarez escapes and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Alvarez stands up. #T4##TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet. #SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carvalho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carvalho enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carvalho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carvalho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Carvalho has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Carvalho is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvalho trying to control here.
#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carvalho manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carvalho is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez breaks from Carvalho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alvarez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carvalho working to try and regain half guard.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
Carvalho is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alvarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
An out of breath Leonardo Florentino Ernesto 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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Event:
KAMIKAZE 64: Platinum
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Davis pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Alvarez stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Davis has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Alvarez manages to get his head free but now Davis has transitioned to an armbar! Alvarez grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Davis! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ewen Davis!
A victorious Ewen Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 57: Faith
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Novoselic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novoselic circles away.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Novoselic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Novoselic, which made it look bad.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Novoselic cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Novoselic gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Novoselic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novoselic controlling the position.
Novoselic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Novoselic advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Novoselic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Novoselic trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Novoselic seems content to control.
Novoselic trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away. #T3#
Novoselic wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Novoselic is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Novoselic sprawls well.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Novoselic's guard.#SUB#
Novoselic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Novoselic looking for a sweep. Not yet Novoselic, not yet.
Novoselic is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novoselic pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novoselic wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Novoselic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Novoselic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Novoselic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Novoselic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Novoselic, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Novoselic against the cage but Novoselic 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.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novoselic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Novoselic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Novoselic looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Novoselic trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Novoselic keeping control of the position.
Novoselic trying to control here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control from Novoselic's half guard. Novoselic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Novoselic controlling the position.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novoselic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Novoselic keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Novoselic is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
#T3#
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Novoselic wants to sweep but no luck.
Novoselic controlling Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez postures up.
Novoselic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez with a jab.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Novoselic has one foot on Alvarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Novoselic shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novoselic circles away.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Novoselic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novoselic defends it well.
Novoselic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novoselic defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Novoselic as Alvarez shoots in.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Novoselic's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Novoselic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice body punch from Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Novoselic tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Novoselic looking for submissions off his back.
Novoselic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Novoselic regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Novoselic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Novoselic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Novoselic pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Novoselic keeps moving.
Novoselic is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
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.
Novoselic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novoselic with a jab.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Novoselic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novoselic, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constantine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Constantine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alvarez's guard.
Constantine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Constantine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Constantine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Constantine eventually gives up the hold.
Constantine trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Constantine is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control but Constantine postures up.
Constantine tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Constantine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alvarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Constantine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Constantine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Constantine is working for a submission of some sort.
Constantine prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Constantine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Constantine trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Constantine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Constantine.
Constantine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Constantine seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Alvarez has recovered full guard.
Constantine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Constantine throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Constantine working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Constantine.
Constantine keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Constantine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is pressing down on Constantine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Constantine as Alvarez shoots in.
Constantine looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Constantine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Constantine is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Constantine is working from the bottom. #T1#
Constantine is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Constantine has worked his arm free - good work by Constantine!
Alvarez in side control, throwing shots but Constantine defends.
Alvarez lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Alvarez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Constantine is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alvarez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alvarez with the ground and pound from mount.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Constantine is squirming around nicely.
Constantine regains half guard.
Alvarez stops Constantine from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Constantine wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Constantine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Constantine is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Constantine wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Constantine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVB#
Constantine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Constantine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Constantine's guard. #REVR#
Alvarez stops Constantine from standing up.
Constantine looking for a sweep. Not yet Constantine, not yet.
Constantine wants to control but Alvarez passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez winds up and cracks Constantine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Constantine's guard.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Constantine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Constantine working a defensive guard but Alvarez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Constantine can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Constantine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvarez.
Constantine wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Constantine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Constantine is still trying to improve position.
An elbow from Alvarez crashes against the mat.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Alvarez stands up.
Constantine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Constantine gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Constantine gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Alvarez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Constantine wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Constantine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Constantine wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Constantine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez winds up and cracks Constantine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Constantine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Constantine wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Constantine is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constantine is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Our winner, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 37: Death
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
N`bagr punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Alvarez gets caught flat footed, as N`bagr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that N`bagr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N`bagr.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
N`bagr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
N`bagr throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
N`bagr lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez looking to control.
#T1#
Alvarez trying to control the position here.
N`bagr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N`bagr throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
N`bagr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
N`bagr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
N`bagr is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but N`bagr defending well.
N`bagr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as N`bagr holds on and takes a little breather.
N`bagr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
N`bagr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it. #SUB#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. N`bagr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T3#
N`bagr working some strikes from top position.
N`bagr throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N`bagr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. N`bagr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
N`bagr pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
N`bagr 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.#T4#
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
N`bagr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
N`bagr throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in N`bagr's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVR#
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from N`bagr.
N`bagr is controlling Alvarez's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez postures up in N`bagr's guard and throws a big left but N`bagr blocks it.
Alvarez won't allow N`bagr to sweep him here.
N`bagr controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogmak N`bagr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Alvarez is nestled in close to N`bagr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but N`bagr keeps working.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. N`bagr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
N`bagr trying to control here.
N`bagr gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from N`bagr.#T1#
N`bagr managing to control the position.
N`bagr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
N`bagr thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
N`bagr is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
N`bagr throws a strike but Alvarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
N`bagr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogmak N`bagr has got the better of the ground game so far.
N`bagr throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
N`bagr wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr managing to control the position.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
N`bagr looking for a sweep. Not yet N`bagr, not yet. #T3#
N`bagr keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
N`bagr drops an elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
N`bagr throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
N`bagr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
N`bagr drops an elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
N`bagr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alvarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
N`bagr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. N`bagr lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
N`bagr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
N`bagr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
N`bagr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from N`bagr.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but N`bagr is controlling well.
N`bagr lands strikes from half guard.
N`bagr misses with a head shot. Alvarez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr with a nice head shot there.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ogmak N`bagr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez misses the jab.
N`bagr throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
N`bagr looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
N`bagr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but N`bagr persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but N`bagr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
N`bagr clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for N`bagr.
N`bagr struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
N`bagr working aggressively here.
N`bagr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
N`bagr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr lands a right hand.
Alvarez wants to stall.
N`bagr has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
N`bagr gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
N`bagr lands with a short shot to the head.
N`bagr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from N`bagr fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
N`bagr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
N`bagr misses with the head strike.
N`bagr has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
N`bagr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
N`bagr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
N`bagr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
N`bagr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
N`bagr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but N`bagr shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
N`bagr rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables N`bagr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N`bagr working aggressively here.
N`bagr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
N`bagr is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
N`bagr has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling.
N`bagr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
N`bagr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
N`bagr swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
N`bagr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
#BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N`bagr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
N`bagr wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
N`bagr misses the shot to the body.
N`bagr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez dives in and grabs N`bagr's left leg, looking for a takedown. N`bagr pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
N`bagr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
N`bagr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez slips a jab from N`bagr.
N`bagr doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
#T4##TD2#
N`bagr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard.
N`bagr postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
N`bagr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but N`bagr slips an elbow through the middle.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ogmak N`bagr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
N`bagr with a flurry of punches that miss.
N`bagr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ogmak N`bagr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well N`bagr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ogmak N`bagr!
During a confident post fight interview, Ogmak N`bagr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 26: Fast End
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tambling on his heels. He'll look to pass Tambling's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez is standing up over Tambling. Tambling looks to escape but Alvarez dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Alvarez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tambling is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 23: Evolve
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - N`bagr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
N`bagr throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from N`bagr. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from N`bagr. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. N`bagr did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.
Alvarez is trying to control. N`bagr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
N`bagr works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N`bagr wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez pushing down on N`bagr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but N`bagr is defending well.
N`bagr is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can N`bagr avoid being mounted?#T1#
N`bagr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
N`bagr is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can N`bagr avoid being mounted?
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
N`bagr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. N`bagr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N`bagr trying to control the position.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but N`bagr is keeping the position.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
N`bagr keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N`bagr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
N`bagr is controlling Alvarez's posture.#T3#
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of N`bagr's head.
N`bagr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVB#
N`bagr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses.
N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing N`bagr from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but N`bagr is one step ahead there.
N`bagr tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T4#
N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
N`bagr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
N`bagr stops Alvarez from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvarez.
N`bagr tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alvarez raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
N`bagr is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez avoids the body shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
N`bagr pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez is pushing down on N`bagr's leg trying to pass to half guard. N`bagr is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
N`bagr has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
N`bagr wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
N`bagr gets full guard.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
N`bagr trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
N`bagr is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
N`bagr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
N`bagr is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez distracts N`bagr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
N`bagr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Alvarez working for a triangle but N`bagr defends it easily.
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
N`bagr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
N`bagr throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in N`bagr's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVR#
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now N`bagr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
N`bagr stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing N`bagr from controlling successfully.
N`bagr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
N`bagr is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
N`bagr stops Alvarez from standing up.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
N`bagr won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
N`bagr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr scoring with punches to the head and body.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
N`bagr lands a couple of digs.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. N`bagr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
N`bagr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. N`bagr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
N`bagr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
N`bagr throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
N`bagr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent N`bagr getting side control.
Alvarez is staying active underneath N`bagr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alvarez to regain full guard.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
N`bagr throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in N`bagr's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVR#
N`bagr has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
N`bagr is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr managing to control the position.
N`bagr is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N`bagr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez passes N`bagr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
N`bagr taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
N`bagr is positioning himself well to prevent Alvarez advancing to mount. #T2#
N`bagr is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. N`bagr defending well though.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
N`bagr wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
#T3#
N`bagr is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
N`bagr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
N`bagr is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
N`bagr is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but N`bagr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
N`bagr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez. #T4#
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.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks N`bagr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
N`bagr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!
Even with his hooks in, N`bagr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alvarez prevents N`bagr from getting a body triangle.
N`bagr avoiding Alvarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Alvarez covers up after that shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez tries to break free.
Ogmak N`bagr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
N`bagr trying to control.
N`bagr is punishing Alvarez with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ogmak N`bagr.
I think Alvarez 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 18: Bad Guys
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Shinoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shinoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Shinoki sits in half guard.
Alvarez keeping control of the position.
Shinoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away. #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Shinoki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Shinoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shinoki won't let Alvarez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Shinoki throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Shinoki with a couple of short strikes.
Shinoki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alvarez really wants to buck Shinoki off and get back to his feet.
Shinoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shinoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape. #T3#
Shinoki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shinoki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shinoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Shinoki working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up.
Shinoki looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shinoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shinoki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Shinoki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Shinoki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shinoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Shinoki pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naya Shinoki 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.
#R2#
Shinoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Shinoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Shinoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Alvarez has one foot on Shinoki 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez lunges at Shinoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinoki 's hand.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinoki .
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Shinoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Shinoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Shinoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinoki .
Shinoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinoki manages to avoid it.
Shinoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Shinoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Shinoki counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Alvarez pushes Shinoki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Shinoki avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Shinoki 's defenses.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shinoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Shinoki counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that. #ES#
Alvarez has his feet on Shinoki 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Naya Shinoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Alvarez catches Shinoki right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Shinoki moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinoki manages to avoid it.
Shinoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Shinoki ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Shinoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez swings for the body but Shinoki moves out of range.
Shinoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Shinoki 's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Shinoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinoki 's head.
Shinoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez works Shinoki 's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez is looking to wear down Shinoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shinoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Shinoki slips the punch.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez swings for the body but Shinoki moves out of range.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez throws a hook but Shinoki avoids it easily.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinoki manages to avoid it.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Shinoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Shinoki 's belly button to the back.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Shinoki avoids nicely.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinoki defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Shinoki darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Shinoki into the cage.
Alvarez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alvarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinoki off the cage and back into range.
Shinoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Shinoki 's body. Shinoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shinoki fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Alvarez lands.#T2#
Shinoki blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Shinoki .
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Shinoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shinoki slips a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Shinoki blocks a jab.
And Shinoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shinoki slips under a jab.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.#T3#
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shinoki doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Shinoki looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Shinoki drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
Shinoki content to stall in guard here.
Shinoki trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Shinoki stops Alvarez from standing up.
Shinoki won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Shinoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shinoki trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
A very excited looking Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Naya Shinoki was interviewed post fight and said ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 10: Revenge
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez moves to clinch but Westbrook breaks away
and Westbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westbrook swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Westbrook loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Westbrook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Westbrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Westbrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez is pushing Westbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL#
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Westbrook.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land.
Westbrook lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
Alvarez just leaning against Westbrook, taking a breather.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. #T3#
Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez has Westbrook pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Alvarez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Westbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Westbrook looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Westbrook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Westbrook.
Westbrook sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Westbrook avoids it this time.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Westbrook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez trying to stall but Westbrook improves his position.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is pushing Westbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Westbrook misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow.
Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez has Westbrook pushed against the cage.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head.
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westbrook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez has Westbrook pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL#
Westbrook gets a clinch. #T4#
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Westbrook, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alvarez taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westbrook up against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Westbrook circles away and keeps his distance.
Westbrook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Westbrook misses with a body shot.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Westbrook.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook lands with a nice body punch.
Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Westbrook shakes him off and moves away.
Westbrook lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Westbrook throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Westbrook misses with a low kick.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Westbrook shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westbrook.#CL#
Westbrook moves into the clinch.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez trying to stall but Westbrook improves his position.
#T2#
Westbrook lands an elbow inside.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL#
Westbrook clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Westbrook being controlled against the cage.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to stall but Westbrook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez has Westbrook pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Westbrook has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.#CL#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Westbrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
Westbrook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Nice elbow from Westbrook.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow.
Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westbrook 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook!
Russell Westbrook took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GFC 60: Bailey vs Project 2
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kint has a takedown stuffed.
Daniel Kint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kint.
#TD#
Kint gets a takedown into half guard.
Kint trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Kint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kint 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.
Kint thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head. #T1##SUB2#
Alvarez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kint. Oh but Alvarez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kint goes limp - he's gone! Alvarez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Urai.
Urai misses with a low kick.
Urai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Urai.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Urai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urai.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Alvarez throws a combination. Urai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Urai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Urai misses.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Urai coming out on top.
Urai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urai throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Urai avoids it easily.
Urai throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Urai throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Urai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urai.
Urai tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urai looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Urai lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Urai.
Urai misses the shot to the body.
Urai throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Sam Urai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Urai sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez stalling away here and it's allowed Urai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Urai working for submissions but it's allowed Alvarez to get to half guard.
Urai is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Urai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez is stalling here. Urai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alvarez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Urai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Urai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Urai trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Urai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Urai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Urai misses.
A big left from Urai misses.
Sam Urai is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urai was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
It looked like Urai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urai throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urai throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Urai avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvarez takes a step back to recover.
Urai looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.#T1#
Urai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Urai lands with a cross.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Urai avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Urai!
Urai misses the jab.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Urai.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Urai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Urai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.#T2#
Alvarez slips under a jab.#TD2#
Urai tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Urai is having none of it.
Alvarez trying to control from Urai's half guard. Urai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Urai is adopting a defensive guard.
Urai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Alvarez is sitting in close to Urai's body. Urai has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alvarez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alvarez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Urai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Urai!
Sam Urai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kucharski on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kucharski is not content to let Alvarez control the position. #T1#
Kucharski struggling a bit here.
Kucharski is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kucharski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kucharski tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez scoring with punches from side control.
Alvarez lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kucharski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kucharski trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kucharski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kucharski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kucharski being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kucharski defends it easily.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kucharski throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kucharski's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVR#
Alvarez is working Kucharski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kucharski is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Kucharski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alvarez is now in half guard.
Kucharski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alvarez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucharski working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kucharski 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.#T4#
Kucharski gets back to full guard.
Kucharski trying to control the position here.
Kucharski is continuing to stall.
Kucharski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kucharski's head.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucharski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski slips a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kucharski.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez jabs Kucharski right on the nose. Kucharski blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucharski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucharski.
It seemed like Kucharski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Kucharski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kucharski at a distance.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Kucharski's shoulder, as Kucharski tries to avoid the shot.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Kucharski with an uppercut!
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
A cross from Alvarez lands.#TD#
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kucharski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Kucharski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kucharski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Alvarez breaks Kucharski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez postures up in Kucharski's guard and throws a big left but Kucharski blocks it. #SUB2#
Kucharski is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Kucharski looking to control.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kucharski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kucharski moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kucharski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Kucharski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kucharski continues to drive forward.
Kucharski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kucharski! But no joy.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kucharski manages to avoid it.
Kucharski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kucharski is just out of range.
Alvarez misses with a jab to the body
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kucharski moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kucharski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kucharski. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kucharski slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kucharski throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Kucharski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kucharski eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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