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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Lin tries to keep at a distance but Tyler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyler lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyler obliges.
Tyler tries a body shot but Lin blocks it.
Lin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lin blocks an uppercut.
Tyler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lin jumps guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Lin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rudd Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Lin 's eye.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Lin shrugs off.
Tyler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tyler.
Tyler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Lin pulls guard.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Lin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tyler 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.
Tyler continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Lin looking for a guillotine here but Tyler defends easily.
Tyler 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.
Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Lin.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tyler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lin misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Tyler has closed the distance and engaged Lin in a clinch.
Lin tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Lin drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Tyler lands an elbow that stopped Lin in his tracks for a moment.
Lin takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tyler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyler landing knees to the body.
Tyler lands a knee to the body.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Lin.
Lin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tyler.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Tyler slows down the pace here.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
Tyler stalling against the cage.
Come on Tyler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lin jumps guard but Tyler stands there with Lin around his waist. Lin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudd Tyler.#CL#
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Tyler lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudd Tyler 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##CL#
Tyler moves into range and clinches up with Lin.
Lin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyler lands a knee to the body.
Tyler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tyler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lin has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Tyler keeps him there for the moment.
Lin takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?
Tyler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lin is breathing heavily.
Tyler taking a breather.
Tyler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Tyler landing knees to the body.
Lin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyler to keep the fight standing.
Tyler keeps control of Lin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyler is pushing Lin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudd Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lin up against the cage.#T2#
Tyler with a knee to the head.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Lin shrugs off.
Tyler stalling.
Tyler controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudd Tyler.
Lin throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
#CL#
Tyler instigates a clinch.
A short right from Tyler.
Tyler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lin's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tyler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyler is pushing Lin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lin lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Tyler just leaning against Lin, taking a breather.
Tyler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyler slows down the pace here.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Lin controls the action.
Lin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Lin controls the action.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Tyler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lin up against the cage.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Lin 's eye. #T4#
Tyler lands an elbow inside.
Tyler has Lin pushed against the cage.
Tyler scores a nice knee to the body.
Rudd Tyler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lin takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler stalling.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Lin shrugs off.
Tyler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lin lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lin managing to block the knees to the body from Tyler.
Tyler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudd Tyler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tyler instigates a clinch.
Lin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Lin avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Tyler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tyler working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler stalls.
Lin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyler lands a nice elbow.
Lin tries to pull guard but Tyler won't allow it.
Rudd Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.#T1#
Tyler missing with knees to the body.
Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyler crunches a lovely knee into Lin's ribcage.
Tyler connects with a knee to the head.
Tyler with a knee to the head.
Tyler just leaning against Lin, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Tyler.
Tyler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lin controls his hands.
Tyler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lin's defenses.
Lin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lin up against the cage.
Lin prevents a body shot from Tyler. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Tyler.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lin takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Lin drops back down to his feet.
Lin prevents a body shot from Tyler.
Lin is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyler gets an underhook and turns Lin into the cage.
Tyler working Lin over with knees to the body.
Tyler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyler working Lin over with knees to the body.
Lin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyler lands a damaging elbow.
Tyler lands a good knee to the midsection. Lin won't want to take too many of those.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Lin being controlled against the cage.
Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyler lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
Tyler lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
Tyler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lin's elbow.
Tyler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tyler unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Tyler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lin prevents a body shot from Tyler.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyler obliges.
Lin blocks a body shot from Tyler.
Tyler tries to work over Lin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tyler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyler has Lin pushed against the cage.
Tyler stalls.
Tyler landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudd Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyler, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudd Tyler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tszyu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Lin forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
Lin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tszyu working hard to break the clinch.
Tszyu prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Lin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tszyu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Lin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tszyu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Lin content to stall in guard here.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tszyu is retaining full guard.
Lin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tszyu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Lin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tszyu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Lin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Lin gets control of Tszyu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Tszyu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tszyu's guard. #REVB#
Tszyu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.#SU2#
Lin gets to his feet - Tszyu follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lin 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.#T4#
Lin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Lin stands and steps away. Tszyu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lin has eaten all the pies!
Tszyu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown but Tszyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
A right-left combo lands from Lin.
Lin closes the distance and clinches up with Tszyu, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes Tszyu against the cage but Tszyu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tszyu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Lin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lin closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Lin is working for takedown but Tszyu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lin has him pressed against the cage.
Lin jumps guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tszyu is fending him off so far but Lin persists. Nope, Tszyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
Lin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lin counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Lin with that takedown attempt.
Lin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tszyu defends well and Lin ends up having to push Tszyu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Lin closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lin has Tszyu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tszyu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lin jumps guard.
Lin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Lin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Tszyu. No joy for Lin on that attempt.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Lin shoots in for a double leg but Tszyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lin closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Tszyu keeps him there for the moment.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Lin is trying to drag Tszyu to the mat but Tszyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lin misses with a punch to the body.
Lin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tszyu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tszyu with a poor takedown
and Lin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lin instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Tszyu prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Lin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Tszyu keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Tszyu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tszyu manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Lin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lin fails to land the takedown.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown.
Lin throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin shoots in for a double leg but Tszyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin looks for a takedown but Tszyu sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lin fails with the takedown.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Tszyu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lin manages to circle out of the way.
Lin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.#CL2#
Lin drives through and clinches with Tszyu against the cage.
Tszyu tries to pull guard but Lin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tszyu drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lin pulls Tszyu into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tszyu defends it easily.#T1#
Lin controlling the position.
Tszyu won't allow Lin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu is fighting to break Lin's control of his arms but Lin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lin keeping full guard, as Tszyu tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Lin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Lin circles away.
#CL2#
Lin clinches up against the cage.
Lin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tszyu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Lin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tszyu uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Lin looking for a guillotine here but Tszyu defends easily.
Lin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tszyu's guard. #REVB##T3#
Lin won't allow Tszyu to sweep him here.
Tszyu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tszyu being controlled here, momentarily.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tszyu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tszyu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jermey Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lin slips nicely into half guard.
Lin works his way into full mount!
Tszyu is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermey Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lin 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermey Lin!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 611 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lin misses with a head kick.
Lin shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Lin.
Lin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
#TD#
Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alvarez controls the position.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez taking a breather here.
Lin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lin has eaten all the pies!
Alvarez trying to control the pace. #T1#
Lin pushes Alvarez off looking to stand but Alvarez dives back in and keeps control.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lin tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lin, pushing him back against the cage.
Lin goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darwingh Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.#TD#
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lin sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Alvarez is taking a breather. Lin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lin wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez prevents Lin from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lin trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Lin is working away.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lin gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Lin manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwingh Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Lin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarez walks away with a smile on his face. Lin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darwingh Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lin on his heels. He'll look to pass Lin's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Lin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Alvarez distracts Lin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Darwingh Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Lin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Lin has his feet on Alvarez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lin throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Lin fails with the takedown.#CL#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez is pressed up against the cage. Lin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alvarez down to the mat. Alvarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lin.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Lin avoids it well and moves away.
Lin is breathing heavily.#T3##TD#
Lin tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alvarez working the ground and pound effectively.
Alvarez lands with some strikes.#T4##SUB#
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lin has worked his arm free - good work by Lin!
#SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lin, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wants to stand but Lin is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwingh Alvarez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lin tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lin.
Lin is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Lin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Lin shoots in.
Lin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Darwingh Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Lin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Lin avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lin wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Lin is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lin wants to stand back up but Alvarez manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lin's legs.
Alvarez controlling the position from side mount.
Alvarez wants to stand but Lin is controlling his arm.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Lin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lin is trying to work for a sweep but Alvarez has mounted him!
Lin tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Lin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alvarez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
The referee warns Lin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lin wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Lin is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Jermey Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darwingh Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwingh 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Darwingh Alvarez!
Darwingh Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
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