Post by The Sandman on Jun 16, 2022 11:57:44 GMT -5
Anthony Rumble Pettis enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Anthony Pettis looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Eddie Alvarez looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Rumble Pettis throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alvarez moves backwards and Anthony Pettis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps forward
Alvarez feints.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
Good shot! Anthony Rumble Pettis has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
miss their mark.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Alvarez's Nose is beginning to swell
Eddie Alvarez jabs at Anthony Rumble Pettis
to no visible effect.
Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a kick
Alvarez checks it and keeps distance.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
but Anthony Rumble Pettis manages to dodge it
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks that. He made it look easy!
Anthony Rumble Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Alvarez!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez is swinging for the fences!
Anthony Rumble Pettis backpedals and creates space. Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Eddie Alvarez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Anthony Pettis
Good shot! Alvarez has reasons to be worried.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Alvarez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez paws at Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Rumble Pettis answers with solid punches!
Inside leg kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis
that lands on Eddie Alvarez's leg.
Alvarez is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis won't budge, forcing Alvarez to pull guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alvarez misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pitty-pat punches from Anthony Rumble Pettis
They're bothering Alvarez even though they aren't hurting him.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Anthony Rumble Pettis's ribs.
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anthony Rumble Pettis.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez has seen better days.
Eddie Alvarez throws a punch
that gets deflected.
A right hand from Anthony Pettis
surprises Alvarez!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Anthony Pettis
makes Alvarez stumble back!
Eddie Alvarez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A punch from Eddie Alvarez
whizzes past Anthony Rumble Pettis.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
A bad move from Eddie Alvarez
allows Anthony Rumble Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Alvarez!
That punishment by Anthony Pettis has left Alvarez staggered! Anthony Pettis should try push forward now and finish this!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez paws at Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Rumble Pettis answers with solid punches!
Alvarez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anthony Rumble Pettis pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from Alvarez
falls short.
Alvarez misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Alvarez's thigh!
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Anthony Pettis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alvarez's chin
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Alvarez!
Alvarez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Alvarez was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Shovel hook by Anthony Pettis
tags Alvarez.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and launches himself over Eddie Alvarez
Great move by Anthony Rumble Pettis who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Eddie Alvarez pushes away Anthony Rumble Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Eddie Alvarez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anthony Rumble Pettis who put distance between them
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
Alvarez stumbles backwards after that one!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Alvarez attempts a shoot
Anthony Pettis hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Nose
Alvarez leads with a punch
Anthony Pettis avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Alvarez's ribs!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Mouth
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps forward
Alvarez feints.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Anthony Rumble Pettis followed by a hard jab
Eddie Alvarez stumbles back.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alvarez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anthony Rumble Pettis sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Pettis tries a hook to the body
and hits Alvarez ribs hard
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Alvarez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Anthony Rumble Pettis ducks under...
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Alvarez receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Pettis caliber.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez looks rather shattered.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez pushes Anthony Pettis and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Rumble Pettis wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves forward and holds Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Alvarez was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Alvarez moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Solid jabs from Eddie Alvarez.
Anthony Rumble Pettis defends.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Pettis caliber.
Anthony Pettis and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Anthony Rumble Pettis quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off Alvarez with punches
Alvarez reels from the strikes.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Left cheek
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Alvarez may be in trouble!
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Alvarez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Eddie Alvarez paws at Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Rumble Pettis answers with solid punches!
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez is worried!
Crushing shot to Alvarez's body! He's holding his side
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Alvarez seems to be done!
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Alvarez!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
glances off Anthony Rumble Pettis's arms.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alvarez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and circles around Eddie Alvarez.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Eddie Alvarez
goes nowhere.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Anthony Pettis was tooling Eddie Alvarez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Eddie Alvarez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez launches a kick
but Anthony Pettis avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Eddie Alvarez is measuring Anthony Rumble Pettis with his jab.
Anthony Rumble Pettis isn't fazed.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Anthony Rumble Pettis, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Eddie Alvarez has punished Anthony Rumble Pettis very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Rumble Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alvarez hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Eddie Alvarez is fading quickly.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Rumble Pettis fires low kicks
punishing Alvarez's legs repeatedly.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anthony Pettis!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Alvarez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Alvarez time to recover. Eddie Alvarez seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Pettis
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez is worried!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anthony Pettis looks rather shattered.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Anthony Rumble Pettis with punches
Anthony Rumble Pettis avoids getting cornered.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Anthony Pettis
tags Alvarez.
Alvarez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Rumble Pettis goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Alvarez's Right eye is beginning to swell
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Rumble Pettis pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 63/88 (72%)
Kicks 32/32 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 10/58 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Pettis beat Eddie to nothingness (health-wise). But then they both had no stamina left, so nothing happened for the rest of the fight.
Anthony Pettis looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Eddie Alvarez looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Rumble Pettis throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alvarez moves backwards and Anthony Pettis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps forward
Alvarez feints.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
Good shot! Anthony Rumble Pettis has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some nice shots from Eddie Alvarez
miss their mark.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Alvarez's Nose is beginning to swell
Eddie Alvarez jabs at Anthony Rumble Pettis
to no visible effect.
Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a kick
Alvarez checks it and keeps distance.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
but Anthony Rumble Pettis manages to dodge it
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks that. He made it look easy!
Anthony Rumble Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Alvarez!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez is swinging for the fences!
Anthony Rumble Pettis backpedals and creates space. Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Eddie Alvarez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Anthony Pettis
Good shot! Alvarez has reasons to be worried.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Alvarez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez paws at Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Rumble Pettis answers with solid punches!
Inside leg kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis
that lands on Eddie Alvarez's leg.
Alvarez is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anthony Rumble Pettis won't budge, forcing Alvarez to pull guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Anthony Rumble Pettis is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alvarez misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pitty-pat punches from Anthony Rumble Pettis
They're bothering Alvarez even though they aren't hurting him.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Anthony Rumble Pettis's ribs.
Anthony Rumble Pettis blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anthony Rumble Pettis.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez has seen better days.
Eddie Alvarez throws a punch
that gets deflected.
A right hand from Anthony Pettis
surprises Alvarez!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Anthony Pettis
makes Alvarez stumble back!
Eddie Alvarez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A punch from Eddie Alvarez
whizzes past Anthony Rumble Pettis.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
A bad move from Eddie Alvarez
allows Anthony Rumble Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Alvarez!
That punishment by Anthony Pettis has left Alvarez staggered! Anthony Pettis should try push forward now and finish this!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez paws at Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Rumble Pettis answers with solid punches!
Alvarez's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anthony Rumble Pettis pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from Alvarez
falls short.
Alvarez misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Anthony Rumble Pettis is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Alvarez's thigh!
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Anthony Pettis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alvarez's chin
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Alvarez!
Alvarez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Alvarez was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Shovel hook by Anthony Pettis
tags Alvarez.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and launches himself over Eddie Alvarez
Great move by Anthony Rumble Pettis who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Eddie Alvarez pushes away Anthony Rumble Pettis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Eddie Alvarez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anthony Rumble Pettis who put distance between them
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Anthony Rumble Pettis!
Alvarez stumbles backwards after that one!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Alvarez attempts a shoot
Anthony Pettis hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Nose
Alvarez leads with a punch
Anthony Pettis avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Alvarez's ribs!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anthony Pettis!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Mouth
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps forward
Alvarez feints.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Anthony Rumble Pettis followed by a hard jab
Eddie Alvarez stumbles back.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alvarez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anthony Rumble Pettis sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Pettis tries a hook to the body
and hits Alvarez ribs hard
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Alvarez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Anthony Rumble Pettis ducks under...
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Alvarez receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Pettis caliber.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez looks rather shattered.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez pushes Anthony Pettis and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Rumble Pettis wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves forward and holds Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Rumble Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Anthony Rumble Pettis is connecting with a few punches
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Alvarez was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Alvarez moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Solid jabs from Eddie Alvarez.
Anthony Rumble Pettis defends.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Pettis caliber.
Anthony Pettis and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Anthony Rumble Pettis quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off Alvarez with punches
Alvarez reels from the strikes.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Left cheek
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Pettis just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Alvarez may be in trouble!
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Anthony Rumble Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Alvarez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Eddie Alvarez paws at Anthony Rumble Pettis.
Anthony Rumble Pettis answers with solid punches!
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez is worried!
Crushing shot to Alvarez's body! He's holding his side
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Alvarez seems to be done!
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Alvarez!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
glances off Anthony Rumble Pettis's arms.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez and Anthony Rumble Pettis circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alvarez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and circles around Eddie Alvarez.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Eddie Alvarez
goes nowhere.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Anthony Pettis was tooling Eddie Alvarez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Eddie Alvarez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez launches a kick
but Anthony Pettis avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Anthony Rumble Pettis and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Eddie Alvarez is measuring Anthony Rumble Pettis with his jab.
Anthony Rumble Pettis isn't fazed.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Anthony Rumble Pettis, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Eddie Alvarez has punished Anthony Rumble Pettis very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Rumble Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alvarez hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Eddie Alvarez is fading quickly.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Eddie Alvarez is a bloody mess!
Anthony Rumble Pettis fires low kicks
punishing Alvarez's legs repeatedly.
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Eddie Alvarez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anthony Pettis!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anthony Rumble Pettis launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Alvarez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Alvarez time to recover. Eddie Alvarez seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Anthony Rumble Pettis looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Pettis
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Anthony Rumble Pettis is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Incredible high kick!
Alvarez is worried!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Anthony Pettis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Rumble Pettis seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Anthony Rumble Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anthony Pettis looks rather shattered.
Alvarez doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Anthony Rumble Pettis with punches
Anthony Rumble Pettis avoids getting cornered.
Anthony Rumble Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Anthony Pettis
tags Alvarez.
Alvarez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Rumble Pettis goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Alvarez's Right eye is beginning to swell
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Rumble Pettis steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
You can see Alvarez's blood making stains in the mat.
Anthony Rumble Pettis pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alvarez steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 63/88 (72%)
Kicks 32/32 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 10/58 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Pettis beat Eddie to nothingness (health-wise). But then they both had no stamina left, so nothing happened for the rest of the fight.
