Post by The Sandman on Mar 24, 2023 0:31:46 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Douglas Lima is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Douglas Lima comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alvarez launches a kick
but Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
As the fight continues it seems that Douglas Lima is taking the best of the fight.
The Lima Bean moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alvarez with a double overhooks!
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Alvarez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Douglas Lima jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alvarez is holding Douglas Lima's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Douglas Lima loses balance and goes to the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
The Lima Bean tries to show some ground skills
Douglas Lima put Alvarez in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to The Lima Bean
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alvarez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Lima Bean's guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
The Lima Bean put Eddie Alvarez in closed guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The Lima Bean is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has The Lima Bean controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Lima Bean is unable to move under Alvarez control.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean tries to escape from the closed guard
The Lima Bean succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alvarez's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Douglas Lima tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Douglas Lima manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to stand up!
The Lima Bean doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Douglas Lima in his guard.
Douglas Lima keeps control and remains in side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Douglas Lima in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The Lima Bean
He is not able to do it
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The Lima Bean
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Douglas Lima and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Lima Bean is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Lima Bean studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Lima Bean fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Douglas Lima 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 is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alvarez and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez fires an unorthodox punch to The Lima Bean's torso
that goes wide.
The Lima Bean moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Lima Bean pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Lima Bean fires low kicks
punishing Alvarez's legs repeatedly.
Alvarez hyper-extended his left leg
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Douglas Lima runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Lima Bean blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alvarez launches a hook to the body
Douglas Lima moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez paws at The Lima Bean.
The Lima Bean answers with solid punches!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Mouth
Eddie Alvarez circles around The Lima Bean
Alvarez launches a flurry of punches
The Lima Bean slips out of danger.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Alvarez steps backwards away from Douglas Lima. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Eddie Alvarez circles around The Lima Bean
Alvarez and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Douglas Lima goes with a looping right hand while Eddie Alvarez jumps back and jabs
The Lima Bean only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alvarez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Lima Bean's guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Eddie Alvarez cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima 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 looks to pass to mount...
The Lima Bean creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Alvarez staggers backwards. The Lima Bean wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Lima Bean steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to The Lima Bean
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez tries to move to full mount
Alvarez's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez breaths deeply while on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Pitty-pat punches from Alvarez
Douglas Lima doesn't flinch.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
The Lima Bean reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Alvarez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks Eddie Alvarez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg
Eddie Alvarez uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Lima Bean's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez tries to move to full mount
Alvarez's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alvarez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Douglas Lima pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez takes a break to breathe while holding Douglas Lima.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Lima Bean!
Some big punches are landing!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Douglas Lima jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
The Lima Bean is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some nice shots from Douglas Lima
that stun Alvarez.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Eddie Alvarez and The Lima Bean engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Douglas Lima is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Alvarez pushes Douglas Lima and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The Lima Bean steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. 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.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean struggles... Eddie Alvarez is unable to take him down
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Eddie Alvarez paws at The Lima Bean.
The Lima Bean answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Alvarez!
Some big punches are landing!
The Lima Bean studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Eddie Alvarez fires an unorthodox punch to The Lima Bean's torso
that hits its mark.
The Lima Bean ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Lima Bean is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Alvarez launches a kick
The Lima Bean checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Alvarez is connecting with a few punches
The Lima Bean has a small cut in his Left eye
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
and hits The Lima Bean's ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Alvarez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Lima Bean is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alvarez's jaw!
Alvarez steps backwards away from Douglas Lima. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Lima Bean fires low kicks
punishing Alvarez's legs repeatedly.
Douglas Lima launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
Alvarez hyper-extended his leg
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Eddie Alvarez to the body.
The Lima Bean blocks in time.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Eddie Alvarez.
The Lima Bean staggers backwards. Alvarez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Douglas Lima and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alvarez and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Douglas Lima, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
The Lima Bean is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Eddie Alvarez moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Lima Bean blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
The Lima Bean is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alvarez's jaw!
Alvarez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight right hand from Eddie Alvarez!
The Lima Bean ducks under...
Good front kick from The Lima Bean!
Eddie Alvarez blocks
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Douglas Lima
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Alvarez moves backwards and Douglas Lima is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Lima Bean can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Alvarez leads with a punch
Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Douglas Lima!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Lima Bean decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
The Lima Bean is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Douglas Lima in his guard.
Douglas Lima keeps control and remains in side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Douglas Lima hooks Alvarez's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Eddie Alvarez manages to kick The Lima Bean away and scrambles on top!
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Lima Bean throws a few hammer fists to the face of Eddie Alvarez
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Douglas Lima looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Douglas Lima slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Douglas Lima fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alvarez's face!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Lima Bean's ribs.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez works on the ground with his fingers over The Lima Bean's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Douglas Lima tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Lima Bean looks to work from half guard.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Douglas Lima fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alvarez's face!
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is cooling the fight on the ground
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Douglas Lima aggressively and repeatedly punches Alvarez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean is taking this opportunity to rest.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is fading quickly.
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Lima Bean blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Eddie Alvarez
gets blocked by The Lima Bean.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
The Lima Bean showing excellent timing, blasts Eddie Alvarez with a right hand.
Great hook by Douglas Lima! Eddie Alvarez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alvarez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Lima Bean is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
Alvarez tries to stand up!
The Lima Bean doesn't allow him!
The Lima Bean is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
The Lima Bean launches a kick to Alvarez's thigh
Loud pop!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Douglas Lima by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 26/45 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 360,33
Time on the ground 523 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 48/69 (70%)
Kicks 10/15 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/25 (84%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2235,78
Time on the ground 502 s
Eddie was reasonably effective, based on Lima's health-bar, but maybe that was a lack of toughness on Lima's part? Otherwise, it was pretty much all Lima, damage-wise.
Douglas Lima is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Douglas Lima comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alvarez launches a kick
but Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
As the fight continues it seems that Douglas Lima is taking the best of the fight.
The Lima Bean moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alvarez with a double overhooks!
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Alvarez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Douglas Lima jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alvarez is holding Douglas Lima's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Douglas Lima loses balance and goes to the ground.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
The Lima Bean tries to show some ground skills
Douglas Lima put Alvarez in half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to The Lima Bean
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alvarez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Lima Bean's guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
The Lima Bean put Eddie Alvarez in closed guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez is in closed guard... The Lima Bean tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The Lima Bean is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has The Lima Bean controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Lima Bean is unable to move under Alvarez control.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean tries to escape from the closed guard
The Lima Bean succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alvarez's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Douglas Lima tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Douglas Lima manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to stand up!
The Lima Bean doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Douglas Lima in his guard.
Douglas Lima keeps control and remains in side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Douglas Lima in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The Lima Bean
He is not able to do it
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The Lima Bean
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Douglas Lima and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Lima Bean is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Lima Bean studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Lima Bean fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Douglas Lima 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 is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alvarez and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
Eddie Alvarez fires an unorthodox punch to The Lima Bean's torso
that goes wide.
The Lima Bean moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Lima Bean pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Lima Bean fires low kicks
punishing Alvarez's legs repeatedly.
Alvarez hyper-extended his left leg
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Douglas Lima runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Lima Bean blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alvarez launches a hook to the body
Douglas Lima moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez paws at The Lima Bean.
The Lima Bean answers with solid punches!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Mouth
Eddie Alvarez circles around The Lima Bean
Alvarez launches a flurry of punches
The Lima Bean slips out of danger.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Alvarez steps backwards away from Douglas Lima. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Eddie Alvarez circles around The Lima Bean
Alvarez and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Douglas Lima goes with a looping right hand while Eddie Alvarez jumps back and jabs
The Lima Bean only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Alvarez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Lima Bean's guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Eddie Alvarez cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima 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 looks to pass to mount...
The Lima Bean creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Alvarez staggers backwards. The Lima Bean wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Lima Bean steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to The Lima Bean
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez tries to move to full mount
Alvarez's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
The Lima Bean tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez breaths deeply while on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Lima Bean
Pitty-pat punches from Alvarez
Douglas Lima doesn't flinch.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
The Lima Bean reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Alvarez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks Eddie Alvarez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Lima Bean
Eddie Alvarez tries to free his leg
Eddie Alvarez uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Lima Bean's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Lima Bean
Alvarez tries to move to full mount
Alvarez's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alvarez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Douglas Lima pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez takes a break to breathe while holding Douglas Lima.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Lima Bean!
Some big punches are landing!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Douglas Lima jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
The Lima Bean is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some nice shots from Douglas Lima
that stun Alvarez.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Eddie Alvarez and The Lima Bean engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Douglas Lima is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Alvarez pushes Douglas Lima and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The Lima Bean steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. 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.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Alvarez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean struggles... Eddie Alvarez is unable to take him down
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Eddie Alvarez paws at The Lima Bean.
The Lima Bean answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Alvarez!
Some big punches are landing!
The Lima Bean studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Eddie Alvarez fires an unorthodox punch to The Lima Bean's torso
that hits its mark.
The Lima Bean ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Lima Bean is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Alvarez launches a kick
The Lima Bean checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Alvarez is connecting with a few punches
The Lima Bean has a small cut in his Left eye
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
and hits The Lima Bean's ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Alvarez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Lima Bean is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alvarez's jaw!
Alvarez steps backwards away from Douglas Lima. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Lima Bean fires low kicks
punishing Alvarez's legs repeatedly.
Douglas Lima launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alvarez's knee!
Alvarez hyper-extended his leg
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Eddie Alvarez to the body.
The Lima Bean blocks in time.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Eddie Alvarez.
The Lima Bean staggers backwards. Alvarez wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Douglas Lima caliber.
Douglas Lima and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Eddie Alvarez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alvarez and The Lima Bean circle around the center of the cage.
Douglas Lima is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Lima Bean goes down.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Douglas Lima, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
The Lima Bean is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Eddie Alvarez moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Lima Bean blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
The Lima Bean is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alvarez's jaw!
Alvarez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight right hand from Eddie Alvarez!
The Lima Bean ducks under...
Good front kick from The Lima Bean!
Eddie Alvarez blocks
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Douglas Lima
that forces Alvarez to try and defend better.
Alvarez moves backwards and Douglas Lima is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Lima Bean can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Alvarez leads with a punch
Douglas Lima avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Douglas Lima!
Alvarez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Lima Bean decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
The Lima Bean is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Douglas Lima in his guard.
Douglas Lima keeps control and remains in side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Douglas Lima hooks Alvarez's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Eddie Alvarez manages to kick The Lima Bean away and scrambles on top!
Alvarez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to The Lima Bean's ribs.
The Lima Bean blocks those punches
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Lima Bean throws a few hammer fists to the face of Eddie Alvarez
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Douglas Lima looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Douglas Lima slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Douglas Lima fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alvarez's face!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Lima Bean's ribs.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez works on the ground with his fingers over The Lima Bean's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Alvarez
Douglas Lima tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Lima Bean looks to work from half guard.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Douglas Lima fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Alvarez's face!
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is cooling the fight on the ground
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Douglas Lima aggressively and repeatedly punches Alvarez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
The Lima Bean is taking this opportunity to rest.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is fading quickly.
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Lima Bean blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Eddie Alvarez
gets blocked by The Lima Bean.
Alvarez clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
The Lima Bean showing excellent timing, blasts Eddie Alvarez with a right hand.
Great hook by Douglas Lima! Eddie Alvarez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alvarez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Lima Bean is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
Alvarez tries to stand up!
The Lima Bean doesn't allow him!
The Lima Bean is standing while Alvarez is on the ground on his back
The Lima Bean launches a kick to Alvarez's thigh
Loud pop!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Douglas Lima by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 26/45 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 360,33
Time on the ground 523 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 48/69 (70%)
Kicks 10/15 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/25 (84%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2235,78
Time on the ground 502 s
Eddie was reasonably effective, based on Lima's health-bar, but maybe that was a lack of toughness on Lima's part? Otherwise, it was pretty much all Lima, damage-wise.
