Post by The Sandman on Feb 13, 2024 0:23:05 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Chris Weidman shifts back and forth nervously.
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.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Chris Weidman comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Eddie Alvarez and Chris Weidman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The All-American Rejects launches a hook to the body
Bang! Alvarez stops that one with his ribs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
The All-American Rejects ducks under...
Alvarez and The All-American Rejects circle around the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American Rejects fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Eddie Alvarez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alvarez covers himself well
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The All-American Rejects looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to The All-American Rejects's ribs.
That hit The All-American Rejects who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chris Weidman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alvarez from the side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Weidman looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
The All-American Rejects is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The All-American Rejects's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez sits over his knees and pushes away The All-American Rejects's leg!
The All-American Rejects closes his legs around Eddie Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is not able to move away now!
The All-American Rejects tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Eddie Alvarez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to free his opponent and Alvarez continues in closed guard
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez hold his own hand and breaks The All-American Rejects's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chris Weidman.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Alvarez's ribs.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects works on the ground with his fingers over Alvarez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Alvarez
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chris Weidman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alvarez misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman isolates Eddie Alvarez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Eddie Alvarez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Eddie Alvarez is measuring The All-American Rejects with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Weidman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
The All-American Rejects takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The All-American Rejects is holding Eddie Alvarez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The All-American Rejects blocks them effectively.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
The All-American Rejects slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Eddie Alvarez.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects catch Eddie Alvarez's right arm and tries a kimura
Eddie Alvarez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chris Weidman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects goes for an armbar!
Eddie Alvarez breaks the lock and pushes away Chris Weidman, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alvarez and The All-American Rejects circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman tries a hook to the body
and hits Alvarez ribs hard
The All-American Rejects steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Chris Weidman
grazes Alvarez's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Chris Weidman, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The All-American Rejects is holding Eddie Alvarez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left Alvarez staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to turn away and scramble out. Chris Weidman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Eddie Alvarez spins out and gets back to his feet.
Eddie Alvarez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American Rejects.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
The All-American Rejects 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!
Eddie Alvarez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alvarez's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The All-American Rejects's ribs.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The All-American Rejects is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman rolls him over and takes his back!
The All-American Rejects is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to stand up!
The All-American Rejects doesn't allow him!
The All-American Rejects is in rear mount over Alvarez
Chris Weidman throws his leg over Eddie Alvarez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Chris Weidman's rear naked choke attempt!
Eddie Alvarez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Chris Weidman and ends up on top!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American Rejects waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Eddie Alvarez! He is reversed and nor Chris Weidman is on half guard!
Mike Beltran has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American Rejects grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Weidman caliber.
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The All-American Rejects looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The All-American Rejects is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects is getting frustrated here.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Weidman isolates Eddie Alvarez's left arm looking for an armbar...
The All-American Rejects is locking that armbar...
The All-American Rejects is locking that armbar...
The All-American Rejects is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Chris Weidman appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Eddie Alvarez tries to hold onto his own arm but Chris Weidman breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is Chris Weidman by Submission (armbar) at 4:42 Round 3
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
What a huge upset! Chris Weidman is the winner!
...They are both so bad! I don't even know where to book these guys anymore! (Upgrades?)
Chris Weidman shifts back and forth nervously.
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.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Chris Weidman comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Eddie Alvarez and Chris Weidman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The All-American Rejects launches a hook to the body
Bang! Alvarez stops that one with his ribs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
The All-American Rejects ducks under...
Alvarez and The All-American Rejects circle around the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American Rejects fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Eddie Alvarez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alvarez covers himself well
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The All-American Rejects looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Alvarez put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to The All-American Rejects's ribs.
That hit The All-American Rejects who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chris Weidman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alvarez from the side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Weidman looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
The All-American Rejects is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The All-American Rejects's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez sits over his knees and pushes away The All-American Rejects's leg!
The All-American Rejects closes his legs around Eddie Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is not able to move away now!
The All-American Rejects tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Eddie Alvarez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to free his opponent and Alvarez continues in closed guard
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Eddie Alvarez's arm and tries an armbar!
Alvarez hold his own hand and breaks The All-American Rejects's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chris Weidman.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Alvarez's ribs.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects works on the ground with his fingers over Alvarez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Alvarez
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chris Weidman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alvarez misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman isolates Eddie Alvarez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Eddie Alvarez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Eddie Alvarez is measuring The All-American Rejects with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Weidman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
The All-American Rejects takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The All-American Rejects is holding Eddie Alvarez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The All-American Rejects blocks them effectively.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
The All-American Rejects slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Eddie Alvarez.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects catch Eddie Alvarez's right arm and tries a kimura
Eddie Alvarez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chris Weidman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects goes for an armbar!
Eddie Alvarez breaks the lock and pushes away Chris Weidman, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alvarez and The All-American Rejects circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman tries a hook to the body
and hits Alvarez ribs hard
The All-American Rejects steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Chris Weidman
grazes Alvarez's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Chris Weidman, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The All-American Rejects is holding Eddie Alvarez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left Alvarez staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to turn away and scramble out. Chris Weidman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Eddie Alvarez spins out and gets back to his feet.
Eddie Alvarez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects and Alvarez circle around the center of the cage.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American Rejects.
Alvarez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
The All-American Rejects 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!
Eddie Alvarez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alvarez's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The All-American Rejects's ribs.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The All-American Rejects is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman rolls him over and takes his back!
The All-American Rejects is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to stand up!
The All-American Rejects doesn't allow him!
The All-American Rejects is in rear mount over Alvarez
Chris Weidman throws his leg over Eddie Alvarez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Chris Weidman's rear naked choke attempt!
Eddie Alvarez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Chris Weidman and ends up on top!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Alvarez tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American Rejects waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Eddie Alvarez! He is reversed and nor Chris Weidman is on half guard!
Mike Beltran has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American Rejects grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Terrible one sided match... Alvarez was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Weidman caliber.
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Alvarez
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The All-American Rejects looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The All-American Rejects is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
The All-American Rejects is getting frustrated here.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Chris Weidman isolates Eddie Alvarez's left arm looking for an armbar...
The All-American Rejects is locking that armbar...
The All-American Rejects is locking that armbar...
The All-American Rejects is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Chris Weidman appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Eddie Alvarez tries to hold onto his own arm but Chris Weidman breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is Chris Weidman by Submission (armbar) at 4:42 Round 3
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
What a huge upset! Chris Weidman is the winner!
...They are both so bad! I don't even know where to book these guys anymore! (Upgrades?)
