Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machiels to the mat! Machiels manages to get full guard.
Machiels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Machiels is having none of it.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Machiels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Machiels stands and steps away. Alvarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machiels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it. #CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1##TD#
Alvarez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Machiels tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Machiels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Machiels is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Machiels gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Machiels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machiels being controlled here, momentarily.
Machiels controlling the position.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Machiels.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Machiels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Machiels has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machiels wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Machiels isn't so interested in that idea.
Machiels tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Machiels looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machiels is on top in guard. #REVB#
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Machiels controlling from the top position.
Machiels trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machiels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hans Machiels will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Machiels tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Machiels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machiels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machiels controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Machiels keeps moving.
Machiels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Machiels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Machiels tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Machiels is stalling in the full guard.
Machiels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez is trying to buck Machiels off.#T2#
Machiels is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez prevents Machiels from moving into mount.
The referee asks Machiels politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Machiels prefers to stall for the moment though.
Machiels is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Alvarez prevents Machiels from moving into mount.
Machiels keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez is not content to let Machiels control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machiels trying to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Machiels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machiels pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Machiels dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Machiels avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Machiels is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Machiels landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jackson Alvarez has been cut.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Alvarez won't want to take too many of those.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Machiels manages to get underhooks.
Machiels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machiels landing knees to the head.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machiels prevents it.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez tries to break free but Machiels pushes him back against the cage.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machiels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machiels throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machiels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machiels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machiels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machiels dodges the punch combination from Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiels.
Nice jab there from Machiels.
Machiels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiels tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Machiels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Machiels up, before dumping him to the ground. Machiels manages to land in guard.

Machiels pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Machiels is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Machiels's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Machiels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machiels 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Machiels!

Event: NYF 31,5: Crispian vs Silalahi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Casteel as he avoids it easily.
Casteel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvarez throws a jab when Casteel was well out of range.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Casteel sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Casteel's waist but Casteel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casteel looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Casteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Casteel with a hook.
Casteel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Casteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a lazy head kick
and Casteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Casteel tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casteel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casteel lands with a slapping head kick.
Casteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Casteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Casteel with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Casteel's head back. #TD#
Alvarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Casteel has one foot on Alvarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Casteel is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Casteel.
Casteel misses the jab.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Casteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Casteel as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Casteel as Alvarez shoots in.
Casteel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorian Casteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Casteel defends it nicely.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Casteel.
Casteel thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target. #TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Casteel quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Casteel pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Alvarez defending well as Casteel loads up on a big left hand.
Casteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Casteel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Casteel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Casteel scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Casteel misses.
Casteel jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Casteel. #T3#
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Casteel.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Casteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Casteel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Casteel is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Casteel kicks Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casteel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.#T4##CL2#
Casteel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Casteel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Casteel avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Casteel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Casteel.
A big left from Casteel misses.
Casteel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Casteel connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Casteel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Casteel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Casteel misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casteel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Casteel lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Casteel.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Casteel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Casteel dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Casteel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Casteel avoids nicely.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Casteel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casteel.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Casteel throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Casteel avoids it well.
Casteel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alvarez defending well as Casteel loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Casteel! But no joy.#T1#
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Casteel counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Casteel as Alvarez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
letting Casteel counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Casteel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Casteel throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Casteel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Casteel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Casteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Casteel is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Casteel circles away and we're back to standing.
Casteel missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Casteel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez. #T2#
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Casteel can pounce on him.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Casteel.
Casteel scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Casteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Casteel misses with an uppercut.
Casteel walks into a jab.
Casteel looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Casteel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Casteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Casteel throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Casteel won't be happy with that. #T3#
Alvarez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez looking to control but instead Casteel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Casteel is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Casteel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Casteel 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.
Casteel pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SU2#
Casteel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Casteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Casteel catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Casteel sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dorian Casteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Casteel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Casteel scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Casteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Casteel! Alvarez is out on his feet! Casteel rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Alvarez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Alvarez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Casteel!
Our winner, Dorian Casteel, 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.

Event: NYF Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Martins.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez trying to stall but Martins improves his position.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Alvarez is stalling here.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Martins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Martins scores a nice knee to the body.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Martins landing knees to the head.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Martins leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Martins has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins dodges the punch combination from Alvarez. #TD#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.

Martins has one foot on Alvarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
A jab from Martins finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Martins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Martins pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free but Martins has control.
Alvarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alvarez stalling against the cage. #T4#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins stalling against the cage.
Alvarez tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Martins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Martins's head but Martins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martins defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Martins misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez stalling the fight. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diogo Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Martins throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Martins.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Martins has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Martins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.#T3#
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins misses with a two punch combination.
Martins tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Alvarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Martins wriggles free and stands up.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Martins wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Martins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez slips a jab from Martins.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Martins moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martins tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Martins throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Martins's guard.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Martins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him. #T1#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #ES2#
Martins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alvarez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Martins.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Martins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins with a knee to the head. #T3##BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martins throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Martins counter with a right hand.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martins tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Martins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martins 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.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Martins.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Martins misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Martins tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Martins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martins 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!

Event: NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diaz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.#T2#
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvarez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Alvarez throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Diaz defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Alvarez throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Good leg kick by Alvarez.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Diaz catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Diaz.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Diaz.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right 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!
Diaz is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.#T2#
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez lands a jab.#T3#
Alvarez throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage. #T4#
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz!

Event: NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Rochester moves out of range.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Rochester shoots in.
Rochester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rochester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Rochester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rochester throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rochester tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Rochester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Rochester getting side control.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rochester on the ground.
Rochester controlling the action here.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Rochester trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it. #T1#
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard.
Rochester slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rochester is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rochester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.#CL2#
Rochester drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Rochester has him pinned against the cage.
Rochester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rochester lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rochester has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rochester has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Rochester tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Rochester back against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rochester keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Rochester jumps guard. #T3#
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard.
Alvarez distracts Rochester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Rochester had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Rochester is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rochester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Rochester.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rochester is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Rochester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rochester content to stall in guard here.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sage Rochester dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rochester connects with a nice looking jab.
Rochester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Rochester moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Rochester sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rochester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Rochester with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Rochester moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rochester blocks a jab.
Rochester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rochester somewhat.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rochester takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rochester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rochester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rochester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rochester tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rochester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Rochester backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Rochester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Rochester 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.
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!
Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Rochester advances to mount.
Rochester tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Alvarez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
Sage Rochester has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rochester wants to finish this one by submission but Alvarez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rochester.
Rochester trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it. #T4#
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rochester.
Rochester controlling the pace for now.
Rochester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Rochester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sage Rochester 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Rochester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Rochester shakes it off.
Rochester slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Rochester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rochester misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Rochester.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rochester.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Alvarez motions for Rochester to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Rochester.
Rochester staying out of range there.
Alvarez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Nice cross by Rochester.
Rochester has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Rochester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rochester just manages to avoid it.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rochester's head.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rochester circles away quickly and effectively.
Rochester avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rochester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rochester ducks under and follows up with a left that Rochester also avoids with ease.
Rochester misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rochester clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Rochester tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Rochester tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Rochester has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Rochester manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rochester is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rochester advances position into side control!
Rochester tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Rochester trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Rochester is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rochester throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rochester wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Rochester controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rochester's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Alvarez.
I think Rochester 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sage Rochester!

Event: NYF 18: Mendez vs Simons
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Sang Hun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sang Hun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sang Hun connects with a jab.
Sang Hun checks the leg kick.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Sang Hun with a series of wild strikes but Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sang Hun connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Sang Hun counters with a stiff right hand.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sang Hun slips under a jab.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sang Hun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Sang Hun has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Sang Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sang Hun jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Sang Hun around his waist. Sang Hun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sang Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez is trying to push Sang Hun away but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Sang Hun has him pinned against the cage.
Sang Hun jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sang Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joon Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sang Hun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Sang Hun.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Sang Hun is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to break free but Sang Hun pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sang Hun as Alvarez tries to tie him up. #T2#
Sang Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sang Hun prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Sang Hun pulls Alvarez into guard.
Sang Hun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sang Hun is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Sang Hun has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joon Sang Hun!

Event: NYF 16: McCoy vs Cillian
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yordan.
Yordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Yordan's head.
Yordan throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yordan misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Yordan working a defensive guard but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Yordan wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez drags him back down.
Alvarez takes a little break here. Yordan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yordan wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T1#
Yordan seems a little lost for a moment, as Alvarez dominates the positioning.
Yordan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alvarez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alvarez controlling from side mount.
Yordan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yordan is looking to escape.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Yordan's hands, connecting with Yordan's forehead.
Yordan tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yordan has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yordan's waist but Yordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yordan's guard.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Yordan is retaining full guard.
Yordan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yordan is trying to keep Alvarez in close. #T3#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez prevents Yordan from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez won't allow Yordan to sweep him here.
Yordan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yordan wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.#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.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Yordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Yordan's belly button to the back.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yordan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Yordan is looking to counter punch.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Yordan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Yordan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Yordan misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yordan won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Yordan is working away.
Yordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yordan misses the jab.
Yordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Yordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yordan.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Yordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yordan leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 works over Yordan's head and body with a nice combination.
Yordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Yordan throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Yordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Yordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yordan checks it well.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Yordan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Yordan misses with a looping right.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Yordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.#T2#
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Yordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Yordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Yordan punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Yordan connects with a crisp jab.
Yordan lands the left hand.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yordan misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Alvarez throws a series of strikes that have Yordan backpedaling.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yordan is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Yordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yordan looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.#T3##TD2#
Alvarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yordan was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Yordan pushes Alvarez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Yordan slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Yordan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yordan.
Yordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yordan throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.#CL#
Yordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Yordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #BC#
Yordan breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yordan with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Yordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Yordan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yordan counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez throws a low kick, looking for Yordan's leg but Yordan calmly moves out of range.
Yordan lands a body shot.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yordan backs up against the cage.
Yordan lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yordan is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Yordan with a nice cross.
Yordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nice body punch from Yordan.
Yordan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
Yordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez takes a swing at Yordan's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yordan, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Yordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
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!
Yordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yordan misses with a hook.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and bounces Yordan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Yordan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Yordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yordan.
Alvarez lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yordan moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yordan avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Yordan dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yordan jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Yordan lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Yordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Yordan scores with a head kick. Alvarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez slips under a jab.#T3#
Yordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yordan misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Yordan.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Yordan connects with a solid leg kick.
Yordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez misses with a straight left. #T4#
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Yordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yordan at a distance.
Yordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yordan clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Yordan lands with a right hand.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yordan avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Yordan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Yordan catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daud Yordan clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Yordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yordan circles away quickly and effectively.
Yordan scores with a push kick.
Alvarez with a hook.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Yordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yordan. Yordan obviously looking to wear him down.
Yordan lands a jab to the head.
Yordan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Alvarez is rocked!
Yordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Yordan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Yordan finish him?
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yordan is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yordan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Yordan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Yordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvarez defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan connects with a leg kick.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Yordan lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Yordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Yordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez slips a jab from Yordan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Yordan. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Yordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Yordan lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Yordan tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Yordan counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
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!
Yordan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yordan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yordan.
Yordan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez just manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yordan circles away.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Yordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Yordan throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Yordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
Yordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yordan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yordan scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yordan circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Yordan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yordan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Yordan clinches with his opponent.
Yordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
A short left from Yordan. #BC#
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Yordan, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Yordan against the cage but Yordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yordan.#CL#
Yordan clinches.
Yordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Yordan is controlling him.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Yordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Yordan misses.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Yordan sprawls well.
Yordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yordan clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Yordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yordan also avoids with ease.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daud Yordan had his way with Jackson Alvarez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Yordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yordan leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Yordan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Yordan is working from the bottom.
Yordan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yordan tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez won't allow Yordan to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yordan trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Yordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez stalks Yordan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yordan's face. Yordan staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Yordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez cracks Yordan with an open hand slap.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yordan is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Yordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Yordan pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Alvarez prevents Yordan from getting back to his feet.
Yordan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES#
Yordan pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yordan loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Yordan staying out of range there.
Yordan cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Yordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Yordan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Yordan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
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!
Yordan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Yordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Yordan lands the left hand.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yordan throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Yordan.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Yordan counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yordan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yordan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan retains his bantamweight title!
Daud Yordan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 13: McCoy vs Sam 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Hay avoids it well.
Alvarez with a jab.
Hay throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Hay misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hay takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Hay misses with a straight right.
Hay looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Hay's guard.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hay looking to control.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hay throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hay on the ground.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Hay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Hay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hay takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez defending well as Hay loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hay misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hay throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hay. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Hay's guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Hay.
Hay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Alvarez is pushing down on Hay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hay is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hay is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hay is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alvarez prevents Hay from improving his position.
Alvarez stalling.
Hay is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hay wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hay misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hay doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Hay gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Hay manages to retain guard.
Alvarez is standing up over Hay. Hay looks to escape but Alvarez dives into side control.
Hay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hay works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hay manages to avoid it.
Hay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hay checks it well.
Hay jabs at Alvarez's body.
Hay throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Hay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hay throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
A countering left hand to the body from Hay misses.
Alvarez moves out of range as Hay strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Hay. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Hay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hay pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez slips a jab from Hay.
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hay circles away.#T1#
Hay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Hay avoids it well.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hay cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hay misses with a looping right.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hay can do to turn this around?#TD#
Hay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarez won't allow Hay to get back to his feet.
Hay wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez won't allow Hay to get back to his feet.
Hay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Hay misses.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hay as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Hay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay lands with a nice body punch.
Hay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jason Hay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hay connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hay.
Hay slips under a jab.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hay defends it nicely.#T3#
Hay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jason Hay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Hay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Hay works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Hay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Hay's guard.
Hay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Hay.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hay trying to control the position.
Hay wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez defending well as Hay loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Hay.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Hay swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Hay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hay.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Hay avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hay misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hay tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
Nice takedown defense from Hay. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Hay gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hay tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hay to the ground. Hay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Hay checks it.
Hay lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Hay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Hay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Hay's head but Hay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hay looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hay tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez is hanging on to Hay's back as he tries to escape.
Hay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hay is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Hay is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hay wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T3#
Hay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hay tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez lands a big shot there that rocks Hay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hay can't escape the position.
Hay is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Hay is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hay is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez won't let Hay get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hay wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hay is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
Jackson Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 9: St. Claire vs Silva
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Cummings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Cummings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cummings is just out of range.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Cummings attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Cummings counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cummings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cummings looking to pass the guard.
Cummings trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Cummings looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Cummings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cummings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.#T2#
Alvarez throws a hook but Cummings blocks it.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cummings or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cummings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cummings tried to counter with a leg kick but Alvarez avoided it.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Alvarez.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cummings dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Alvarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Cummings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Cummings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cummings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cummings defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Cummings slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Cummings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Cummings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez lunges at Cummings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cummings'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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Cummings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Cummings shoots in.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a hook but Cummings blocks it.
Cummings is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alvarez duly obliges.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cummings.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cummings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cummings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Alvarez jabs Cummings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cummings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cummings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cummings is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Cummings's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cummings.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cummings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cummings appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cummings counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Cummings shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Cummings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cummings fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez just manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Cummings throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
David Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Cummings's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Cummings ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Cummings closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up but Cummings counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alvarez. #T2##REVB#
Cummings 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.
Cummings content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cummings 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. #SUB#
Cummings is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cummings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Cummings wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Cummings 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 Cummings. #SUB#
Cummings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #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.#SUB#
Cummings is trying for a kimura here. Alvarez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cummings wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Cummings!
An out of breath David Cummings thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanguiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alvarez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanguiao's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanguiao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Sanguiao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alvarez is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Alvarez prevents Sanguiao from escaping the position.#T1#
Alvarez controls the position.
Sanguiao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvarez asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Sanguiao scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanguiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanguiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanguiao.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao. #T3#
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.#TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Sanguiao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanguiao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvarez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Alvarez controls the position. #T4#
Sanguiao pushes Alvarez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alvarez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanguiao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguiao.#CL#
Alvarez rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alvarez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sanguiao wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanguiao wriggles free and stands up.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Sanguiao misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Alvarez rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez is trying to drag Sanguiao to the mat but Sanguiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Sanguiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sanguiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanguiao stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez. #T3#
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sanguiao avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy.
Sanguiao misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sanguiao counter with a right hand.
Sanguiao punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Sanguiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanguiao pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.#T4#
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off.#CL#
Sanguiao tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Sanguiao does no damage.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Sanguiao manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanguiao.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguiao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanguiao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Sanguiao circles away easily
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Alvarez forces Sanguiao back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanguiao blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanguiao blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sanguiao breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanguiao circles away.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanguiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanguiao's elbow.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeps control of Sanguiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanguiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yuta Sanguiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Sanguiao lands.
Sanguiao cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Alvarez forces Sanguiao back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez has Sanguiao pressed against the cage, preventing Sanguiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
A short left from Alvarez.
Jackson Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Sanguiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanguiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez. #BC2#
Sanguiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Sanguiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sanguiao avoids them all with ease.
Sanguiao connects with a single shot there.
Sanguiao throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanguiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanguiao lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
A very excited looking Jackson 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.

Event: NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Dangerfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dangerfield wants to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Dangerfield off the cage and back into range.
Dangerfield tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Dangerfield tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dangerfield.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dangerfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Dangerfield slips under a jab.#TD#
Dangerfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Dangerfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dangerfield forces his way into half guard.
Dangerfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez! #T1#
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield punching from mount but Alvarez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dangerfield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dangerfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Dangerfield wants to finish this one by submission but Alvarez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dangerfield. #SUB#
Dangerfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dangerfield wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Dangerfield throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Dangerfield trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield thowing shots but they're missing.
Dangerfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Dangerfield looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
Dangerfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alvarez because Dangerfield loaded up on that one.
Dangerfield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield punching from mount but Alvarez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dangerfield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerfield punching from mount but Alvarez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dangerfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Dangerfield working for a submission but Alvarez is keeping him at bay.
Dangerfield tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away. #SUB#
Dangerfield goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Dangerfield wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dangerfield is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dangerfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dangerfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Dangerfield 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.
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!
Dangerfield passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dangerfield trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Dangerfield dominated that round.
That's time! Dangerfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dangerfield.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Dangerfield is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Dangerfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Dangerfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
Dangerfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Dangerfield has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
A short right from Dangerfield on the inside.
Dangerfield misses with the head strike.
Dangerfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Alvarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Dangerfield looking for a triangle here. Alvarez is fighting it but it looks tight! Dangerfield pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alvarez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kody Dangerfield!
A victorious Kody Dangerfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 2: Tank vs Kuznecov
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Dangerfield fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dangerfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dangerfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Dangerfield is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dangerfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Dangerfield sits in half guard. #T1#
Dangerfield is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Dangerfield misses with a head shot. Alvarez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dangerfield looking to pass the guard.
Dangerfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dangerfield with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Dangerfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dangerfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dangerfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dangerfield 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.
Dangerfield 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.
Dangerfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dangerfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dangerfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Dangerfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dangerfield somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Dangerfield into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Dangerfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alvarez is defending well.
Dangerfield looking for a takedown.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Dangerfield's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dangerfield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dangerfield gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dangerfield is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Dangerfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dangerfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Dangerfield's hands, connecting with Dangerfield's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Dangerfield dodges it nicely.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Dangerfield defending well.
Dangerfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Dangerfield fails with the takedown
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dangerfield moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Dangerfield has his takedown stuffed
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kody Dangerfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dangerfield has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dangerfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez throws a jab when Dangerfield was well out of range.
Dangerfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dangerfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad. #T2#
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dangerfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Dangerfield misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Dangerfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Dangerfield with a poor takedown
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Dangerfield backing up. Dangerfield nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Dangerfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dangerfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kody Dangerfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dangerfield darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Dangerfield into the cage.
Dangerfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Alvarez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dangerfield regains guard immediately.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dangerfield is keeping the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dangerfield wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dangerfield 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.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dangerfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dangerfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to move into half guard but instead Dangerfield has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dangerfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Dangerfield misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Alvarez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Dangerfield backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Dangerfield manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez leaves Dangerfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Dangerfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dangerfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Dangerfield persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.#TD#
Dangerfield looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Dangerfield drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.

Alvarez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dangerfield presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dangerfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Alvarez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dangerfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Alvarez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alvarez 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.
I really don't envy Dangerfield right now. #T2#
Alvarez trying to control.
Alvarez gets his hands free as Dangerfield looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alvarez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alvarez is trying to control but Dangerfield is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dangerfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alvarez working Dangerfield over with strikes.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Dangerfield dodges it nicely. #T3#
Alvarez working Dangerfield over with strikes.
Dangerfield taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Dangerfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Dangerfield recovers full guard.
Dangerfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dangerfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dangerfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Dangerfield's brow. #T4#
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dangerfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kody Dangerfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvarez 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 1: Sam vs Marxer
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Zinc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zinc.
RInger Zinc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Zinc is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zinc wants to clinch.#CL2#
Zinc clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez has Zinc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zinc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Zinc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Zinc working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Zinc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zinc.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alvarez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zinc can turn it around.#T2#
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zinc after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Zinc gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Zinc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zinc prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zinc prevents it.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez. #TD#
Alvarez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zinc clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinc trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Alvarez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zinc avoids the strikes from Alvarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RInger Zinc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zinc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez sets himself, and Zinc steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.
Zinc tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Zinc darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Zinc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Zinc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
RInger Zinc seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc working aggressively here. #T1#
Zinc swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zinc down to the mat. Zinc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Alvarez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zinc can't fight it off and eventually Alvarez manages to take the fight to the floor. Zinc looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zinc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinc is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zinc trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Zinc throwing strikes but missing.
Zinc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zinc trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Zinc chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinc looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinc.
Zinc is looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard.#REVR#
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez won't allow Zinc to get back to his feet.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zinc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez stays in close to Zinc's body and controls the position.
Zinc doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinc.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinc doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Zinc has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Zinc manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RInger Zinc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zinc wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zinc clinches.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zinc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Zinc fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Zinc lands a right hand.
Zinc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc working aggressively here.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with some punches.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Zinc prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Alvarez is trying to trip Zinc. He has hold of a leg but Zinc is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alvarez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Zinc keeps moving.
Alvarez stays in close to Zinc's body and controls the position. #T2#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Zinc keeps moving.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinc throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Zinc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Zinc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Zinc tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Zinc fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Alvarez misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zinc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zinc gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Zinc's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinc is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvarez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zinc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarez grinds an elbow into Zinc's temple.
Zinc is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvarez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zinc is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
RInger Zinc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zinc 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RInger Zinc!
RInger Zinc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely. #TD2#
Sterling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Sterling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sterling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
The referee asks Sterling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sterling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alvarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sterling asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling controls the position from side control.#T1#
Alvarez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sterling moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Sterling 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.
Sterling wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sterling.
Sterling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Sterling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Sterling on that attempt.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
Sterling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Sterling ducks under and follows up with a left that Sterling also avoids with ease.
Sterling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Sterling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Sterling tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Sterling's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sterling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Sterling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sterling slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez. #TD2#
Sterling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Sterling advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling content to control rather than advance. #T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sterling.
Sterling frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Sterling is looking to work his way around to Alvarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sterling trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Sterling tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez is controlling an arm, preventing Sterling from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
Sterling controlling his opponent.
Sterling throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sterling looking to control and managing it successfully. #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.
Alvarez prevents Sterling from taking his back.
Sterling sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Sterling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Sterling controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Sterling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sterling slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Sterling with a series of wild strikes but Sterling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sterling was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sterling on the side of the head.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Sterling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Sterling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alvarez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sterling trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Sterling in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sterling taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Sterling is controlling the pace.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sterling trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sterling performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sterling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sterling is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alvarez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sterling prevents Alvarez from escaping the position.
Sterling just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Jackson Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Cummings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Cummings's shoulder, as Cummings tries to avoid the shot.
Cummings throws a counter combo.
Cummings dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
As Alvarez backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Cummings tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Cummings moves out of range.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cummings avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cummings under the eye.#ROC#Cummings is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Cummings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cummings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cummings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cummings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cummings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cummings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cummings drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Cummings off! Cummings jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Cummings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Cummings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Cummings tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cummings is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cummings pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cummings is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Alvarez rolls with it to try and escape but Cummings cranks on the arm and Alvarez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
A victorious David Cummings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 101: Parker v Garotinho
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cizek!
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Cizek's head but Cizek avoids it well.
Cizek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alvarez in side control, throwing shots but Cizek defends.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cizek sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES2#
Cizek throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Some wild striking there from Cizek.
Cizek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cizek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cizek misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Cizek slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvarez cracks Cizek with a good jab.
Cizek avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Alvarez pushes Cizek up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Alvarez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alvarez manages to end up in side control.
Alvarez wants to control but Cizek is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cizek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cizek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ground and pound from Alvarez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Cizek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cizek is pushing Alvarez's head away, looking to escape. Alvarez manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Alvarez stalls from top position.
Cizek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Cizek is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cizek is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Cizek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez lands a few punches from side control.
Cizek is trying to buck Alvarez off.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Cizek 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.
Cizek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.#T4#
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cizek to counter with a crisp jab.
Cizek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cizek cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cizek.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Cizek explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cizek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cizek as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Cizek gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Cizek.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyril Cizek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cizek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crunch! Cizek slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Cizek scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cizek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Cizek's head.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
A body shot lands from Cizek.
Cizek gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Cizek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cizek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 has a takedown stuffed.
As Alvarez backs off Cizek throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Cizek misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC2#
Cizek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cizek swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
A nice side step and Cizek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cizek looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Cizek as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Cizek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cizek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cizek keeps the fight on the outside.
Cizek throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cizek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cizek throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cizek has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#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!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek stops Alvarez from passing to mount.
Alvarez wants to control but Cizek is keeping him busy. #T2#
Cizek wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cizek tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Alvarez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cizek looks a forlorn figure.
Cizek is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cizek is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Alvarez looking to finish Cizek with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cizek!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cizek is trying to stand up.
Alvarez landing strikes from the mount and Cizek is in trouble!
Alvarez thowing shots but they're missing.
Cizek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cizek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarez thowing shots but they're missing.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez cracks Cizek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
Cizek thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cizek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
Cizek lands a high kick!
Cizek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cizek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cizek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cizek 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 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cizek. Cizek obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Cizek.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cizek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez. #T1#
A short right from Alvarez on the inside. #BC2#
Cizek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Cizek.
Cizek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Cizek pushes him off.
Cizek follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Cizek.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cizek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez is stalling here. #T2#
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Cizek lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cizek tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Cizek breaks the clinch.
Alvarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Cizek, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Cizek against the cage but Cizek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cizek lands a head shot.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cizek.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cizek lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Cizek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cizek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Cizek circles away.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Cizek lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cizek! Alvarez is out on his feet! Cizek rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Alvarez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Alvarez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Cizek!

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez has been working on his balance at The Scrap Squad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luokkamaki.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luokkamaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Luokkamaki ducks down to avoid it.
Luokkamaki cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luokkamaki's waist but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping left.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Luokkamaki rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #T2#
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Luokkamaki.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a jab when Luokkamaki was well out of range.#T3#
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luokkamaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Luokkamaki.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Luokkamaki ducks down to avoid it.
Luokkamaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Luokkamaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luokkamaki digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luokkamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Luokkamaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luokkamaki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Luokkamaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Luokkamaki throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luokkamaki defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Luokkamaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Alvarez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Luokkamaki is trying to keep an underhook but Alvarez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Luokkamaki is controlling Alvarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Luokkamaki is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luokkamaki. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luokkamaki drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luokkamaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Luokkamaki does it's job there.
Luokkamaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Luokkamaki backing up. Luokkamaki nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Luokkamaki's head but Luokkamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Luokkamaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Luokkamaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luokkamaki throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki. #CL2#
Luokkamaki moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luokkamaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Luokkamaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvarez moves forwards but Luokkamaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luokkamaki to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Luokkamaki slips the punch.
Luokkamaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luokkamaki throws a good cross that connects.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luokkamaki works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.#CL2#
Luokkamaki rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Luokkamaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
A short right from Luokkamaki on the inside.
Alvarez fails to pull guard. #T4#
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Luokkamaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Luokkamaki lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Alvarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Luokkamaki controlling Alvarez's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Luokkamaki pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike. #TD#
Alvarez pulls guard.
Luokkamaki looking to pass the guard.
Luokkamaki stops Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Luokkamaki is continuing to stall.#T1#
Alvarez wants to stand up but Luokkamaki is controlling him.
Luokkamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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 scoring well with a low kick there.
Luokkamaki lands a slapping body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Luokkamaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Luokkamaki misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luokkamaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Luokkamaki moved away.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Luokkamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Luokkamaki wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Jere Luokkamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez cracks Luokkamaki with a good jab.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luokkamaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Luokkamaki lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Luokkamaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Luokkamaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez slips a jab from Luokkamaki.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvarez has time to react.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jere Luokkamaki.
I've got Luokkamaki 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!

Event: RISE X1:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mesquita drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez is trying to break free.#TD2#
Mesquita manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mesquita 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. Oh but Mesquita is tightening it up a little... Alvarez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alvarez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alvarez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mesquita!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charles Mesquita!

Event: RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. MacAlister didn't expect that.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez postures up in MacAlister's guard and throws a big left but MacAlister blocks it.
Alvarez is fighting to break MacAlister's control of his arms but MacAlister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacAlister is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAlister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T1#
MacAlister controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacAlister looking to pass the guard.
MacAlister sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings MacAlister.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Danga de danga de dang - MacAlister scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Alvarez has been cut.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but MacAlister shows good takedown defense.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.#T3#
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAlister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez moves forwards but MacAlister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
MacAlister feints with a jab and clips Alvarez right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Alvarez is sent crashing into the canvas and MacAlister leaps in for the kill! Alvarez tries to get to his feet but MacAlister is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Alvarez is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
Toby MacAlister is the new lightweight champion!
Toby MacAlister bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares tries to clinch up.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage. #TD2#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Soares misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Soares instigates a clinch.
Soares has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soares leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch. #T2#
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soares is looking to clinch.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarez smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soares tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.#T3#
Alvarez moves out of range as Soares throws a body kick.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Soares clinches.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Come on Soares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soares trying to stall but Alvarez improves his position.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Soares tries to tie him up.
Soares looking to slow down the pace here.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Soares to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Alvarez shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Soares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soares 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.
Soares wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.#CL2#
Soares clinches.
Soares is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Soares has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Soares stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Soares trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soares into the cage.
Soares has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Soares tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soares tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soares on the side of the head.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gabriel Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares misses with a body shot. #T3#
A head kick misses from Soares.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soares slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Soares dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.#CL2#
Soares rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Soares looking to stall. #T4#
Soares is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soares is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Alvarez has denied him.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Soares tries to tie him up.
Soares's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Soares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alvarez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soares can turn it around.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Soares lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.
Soares wants to clinch.
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Soares moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Soares stalling.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soares has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Soares tries to tie him up.
Soares displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Soares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.#CL2#
Soares pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Soares wants to stall. #TD2#
Soares manages to pull guard.
Alvarez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soares's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Alvarez stands and steps away. Soares gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Soares needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares tries to clinch up.#T4#
Soares moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Soares wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soares.
Soares is struggling to control the position.
Soares effectively controlling the action here.
Soares continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soares wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soares keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Soares dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Soares dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares darts in trying to clinch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand. #T2#
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Alvarez shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soares circles away quickly and effectively.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez. #T3#
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Soares throws a body kick that misses
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Soares scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soares is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Soares forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez is trying to push Soares away but Soares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarez being controlled against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soares leaning against his opponent.
Soares jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.#TD2#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet - Soares follows without any prompting.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez had his way with Gabriel Soares in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soares.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Alvarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Soares is rocked!
Soares darts in trying to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a big right hand! Oh Soares is in trouble here! Alvarez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
Jackson Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
Jackson Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danis.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Danis manages to avoid it.
Danis throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danis.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Danis misses.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Danis misses the body punch
and Danis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Danis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danis fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis blocks a jab.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Danis ducks under and follows up with a left that Danis also avoids with ease.
Danis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danis misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Danis.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Danis ducks under and follows up with a left that Danis also avoids with ease.
Danis shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danis is defended easily by Alvarez.
As Danis looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Danis just gets out of the way.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Danis.#T2#
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danis.
Danis has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Danis tries to land a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Danis backing up. Danis nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvarez with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Danis is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.#T3#
Danis darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Danis into the cage.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danis is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Danis tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away
and Alvarez counters with a big right hand! Oh Danis is in trouble here! Alvarez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
Jackson Alvarez is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jackson Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dillon Danis had this to say: 'It is what it is, man'.

Event: RISE 39: Femme v Gustavsson
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
Jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Gomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez cracks Gomes with an open hand slap.#ROC#Gomes is rocked!
Alvarez Throws a clean left jab. Alvarez Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gomes's chin! Gomes crumbles to the ground and Alvarez follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
A victorious Jackson Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justin Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammer swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range. #T1#
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hammer.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer walks into a jab.#CL2#
Hammer rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
Hammer leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Hammer cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Hammer misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hammer's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Alvarez dives in looking to finish as Hammer flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Alvarez's strikes! Alvarez is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hammer's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hammer was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
A very excited looking Jackson 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.

Event: RISE 21: Brand v Breedon
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Danis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danis is looking to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Danis misses with the body kick
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Danis.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Danis misses with a low kick.
Danis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danis on the side of the head.
Danis wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings Danis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danis misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Danis walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Danis 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.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danis misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Danis misses
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danis.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danis closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Danis pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez cracks Danis with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez. #T2#
Danis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Danis counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Danis takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Dillon Danis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Danis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Danis seems unphased.
Danis misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez stuns Danis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Danis looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Danis drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
Danis forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez won't allow Danis to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Danis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danis throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez stuns Danis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danis swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danis misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danis throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.
Danis is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Danis dives in and scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Danis isn't so interested in that idea.
Danis trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Danis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Danis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Danis 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. Danis eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Danis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez! #T3#
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Danis's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Danis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alvarez is surviving well by controlling Danis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Danis working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up.
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Danis.
Danis controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Danis trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez really wants to buck Danis off and get back to his feet.
Danis looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Danis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dillon Danis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danis circles away quickly and effectively.
Danis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
No luck for Danis with that takedown attempt.
Danis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danis thinking.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danis tries to clinch up.
Danis is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Danis on that attempt.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Danis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Danis is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Danis backing up. Danis nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Danis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danis goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez stalks Danis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danis's face. Danis staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Danis shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Danis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danis shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##CL#
Danis moves into the clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Danis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Danis has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Danis jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Danis around his waist. Danis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Danis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Danis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Danis pulls guard effortlessly.
Danis is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
A victorious Jackson Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dillon Danis stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, man'.

Event: RISE 17: Halo v Ihantala
Date: Jan 09, 2022

Jackson Alvarez had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Dillon Danis was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Alvarez.#ROC2#Addleman is rocked!
OH! Addleman has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Alvarez smells blood and charges in for the finish! Alvarez unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Addleman sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Alvarez!
Jackson Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2021

#R1#
Barret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Barret.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barret misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Barret's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barret trying to control the position.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez distracts Barret with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barret pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barret misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Barret.
Barret misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Barret.
Barret just misses with a punch to the body.
Barret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barret scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barret on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barret tries to get out of the position.
Barret is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barret with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Barret's hands, connecting with Barret's forehead.
Barret tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Barret trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Barret's hands, connecting with Barret's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Barret's temple. #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 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barret has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Barret knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Barret's hands, connecting with Barret's forehead.
Barret is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barret throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Barret.#TD2#
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez grinds an elbow into Barret's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Alvarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barret taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Barret's face as Alvarez controls the position.
Alvarez in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Barret is rocked!
Jackson Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Barret is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Alvarez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barret looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Alvarez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
A victorious Jackson Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1#
Brasileiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brasileiro is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brasileiro wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has mounted him!
Alvarez punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alvarez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#Brasileiro is rocked!
Alvarez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Brasileiro bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Alvarez and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
A very excited looking Jackson 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1##TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Torn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez looks up at the clock and then as Torn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alvarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alvarez looks up at the clock and then as Torn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alvarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Torn is looking for a sweep.
Torn is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Torn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alvarez scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Torn is rocked!
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.#T1#
Alvarez lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Torn! Alvarez senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Torn out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021

#R1#
Alvarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Dillon Danis has been cut.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Danis avoids nicely.
Danis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Danis avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Danis's head back.
Danis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danis circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Danis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Danis trying to land knees to the body.
Danis fails to pull guard.
Danis tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Danis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Danis.
Danis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1##TD2#
Danis decides to pull guard.
Danis is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez wants to stand but Danis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danis on the ground.#SUB2#
Danis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Danis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Danis had control of the position.
Danis 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#
Danis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Danis prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##SUB2#
Danis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Danis fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Danis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Alvarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Danis. #T4#
Danis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez is trying to stand up.
Danis wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Danis has hold of Alvarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alvarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dillon Danis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis's cut.
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#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez lunges at Danis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danis's hand.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danis momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#That has opened up Dillon Danis's cut even more.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Danis fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Danis dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danis won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Danis wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Danis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Danis wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Danis sits in half guard.
Danis not doing much here.
Danis 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. #SUB2#
Danis seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is trying to stand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Danis wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez pushes Danis off looking to stand but Danis dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Danis 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 Danis.
Danis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez is trying to stand. #T3#
Danis trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Danis seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Danis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Danis is landing with some decent strikes but Alvarez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4##SUB2#
Danis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alvarez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Danis controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Danis has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Danis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Danis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Danis's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Danis off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Danis with a series of wild strikes but Danis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danis circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Danis.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danis fails with the takedown.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Danis.
Danis is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Danis wants to clinch.#TD2#
Danis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Danis is now in Alvarez's guard.
Danis advances position into side control!
Danis advances to full mount. #T2##SUB2#
Danis working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Danis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alvarez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Danis wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Danis swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillon Danis!
In his post fight interview, Dillon Danis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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