Post by The Sandman on Apr 26, 2024 0:21:50 GMT -5
Sean Sherk looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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
Eddie Alvarez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Sean Sherk comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
Good shot! The Muscle Shark has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Muscle Shark into his guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to escape from the closed guard
Sean Sherk any adventage in the ground.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark struggles on the ground and tries to break Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Sean Sherk is in Alvarez open guard now
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to The Muscle Shark's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Muscle Shark tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Sean Sherk pushes Eddie Alvarez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Muscle Shark jumps and tries to free his leg! Alvarez doesn't allow this but Sean Sherk is able to get half guard here.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
Sean Sherk tries to free his leg...
Alvarez rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Alvarez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass to half guard...
Sean Sherk can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alvarez looks to work from half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Alvarez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez tries to launch a few punches to Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark is able to achieve closed guard and counter Eddie Alvarez's punches.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Alvarez is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Muscle Shark's ribs.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark catch Eddie Alvarez's left arm and tries a kimura
Eddie Alvarez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Alvarez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Sean Sherk, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Muscle Shark steps forward
Eddie Alvarez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Nose
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on The Muscle Shark.
A solid combination from Eddie Alvarez
connects with The Muscle Shark.
The Muscle Shark wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Sean Sherk pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Muscle Shark goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Sean Sherk is on his back after that attempt
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Eddie Alvarez.
Even nicer blocks from The Muscle Shark.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Eddie Alvarez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark breaths deeply while on the ground
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Eddie Alvarez is not able to stop Alvarez ground skills and Sean Sherk moves to side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Sean Sherk looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
Sean Sherk tries to get his arm under Eddie Alvarez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Eddie Alvarez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Eddie Alvarez easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Sean Sherk has one hook in!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Alvarez has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Alvarez is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
The Muscle Shark has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! The Muscle Shark now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Alvarez is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Muscle Shark tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Muscle Shark's is smart enough to counter him.
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Eddie Alvarez and The Muscle Shark engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount
The Muscle Shark succeeds
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark is getting frustrated here.
Alvarez misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alvarez! The Muscle Shark has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Good looking punches from Sean Sherk on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
The Muscle Shark has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! The Muscle Shark now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Eddie Alvarez has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Sean Sherk.
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Round 3
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Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Sean Sherk jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Sean Sherk runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sean Sherk circles around Alvarez
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark launches a kick
Alvarez checks it and keeps distance.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alvarez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Sean Sherk looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
The Muscle Shark knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Muscle Shark's moves.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Sean Sherk throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Alvarez breaks the lock showing some skills...
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Muscle Shark's moves.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sean Sherk controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Eddie Alvarez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Sean Sherk has one hook in!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
The Muscle Shark has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! The Muscle Shark now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
The Muscle Shark tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC looks tight...
That RNC from Sean Sherk appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Muscle Shark is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Sean Sherk appears to be unbreakable
That RNC from Sean Sherk appears to be unbreakable
Alvarez is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Eddie Alvarez is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Sean Sherk by Submission (RNC) at 3:09 Round 3
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/18 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
The saddest part of this fight is I forgot to catch-weight it. Alvarez just got the shit kicked out of him by a legitimate LW, who weighed 15 points less than him. Just embarassing for the former everything-champ IRL.
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
Eddie Alvarez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Sean Sherk comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
Good shot! The Muscle Shark has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Eddie Alvarez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Muscle Shark into his guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to escape from the closed guard
Sean Sherk any adventage in the ground.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark struggles on the ground and tries to break Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Sean Sherk is in Alvarez open guard now
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to The Muscle Shark's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Muscle Shark tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Sean Sherk pushes Eddie Alvarez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Muscle Shark jumps and tries to free his leg! Alvarez doesn't allow this but Sean Sherk is able to get half guard here.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
Sean Sherk tries to free his leg...
Alvarez rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Eddie Alvarez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Alvarez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass to half guard...
Sean Sherk can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alvarez looks to work from half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Alvarez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez tries to launch a few punches to Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark is able to achieve closed guard and counter Eddie Alvarez's punches.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Eddie Alvarez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over The Muscle Shark
The Muscle Shark tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Alvarez is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Muscle Shark's ribs.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark catch Eddie Alvarez's left arm and tries a kimura
Eddie Alvarez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to escape from the full mount...
Alvarez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Sean Sherk, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Muscle Shark steps forward
Eddie Alvarez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Nose
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on The Muscle Shark.
A solid combination from Eddie Alvarez
connects with The Muscle Shark.
The Muscle Shark wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Sean Sherk pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Muscle Shark goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Sean Sherk is on his back after that attempt
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Eddie Alvarez.
Even nicer blocks from The Muscle Shark.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Eddie Alvarez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark breaths deeply while on the ground
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Eddie Alvarez is not able to stop Alvarez ground skills and Sean Sherk moves to side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Sean Sherk looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
Sean Sherk tries to get his arm under Eddie Alvarez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Eddie Alvarez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Eddie Alvarez easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Sean Sherk has one hook in!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Alvarez has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Alvarez is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
The Muscle Shark has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! The Muscle Shark now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
Alvarez is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Muscle Shark tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Muscle Shark's is smart enough to counter him.
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Eddie Alvarez and The Muscle Shark engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Alvarez tries to close his guard around The Muscle Shark
He is not able to do it
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez launches a few weak punches
The Muscle Shark blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to move to full mount
The Muscle Shark succeeds
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark is getting frustrated here.
Alvarez misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Sean Sherk rolls him over and takes his back!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alvarez! The Muscle Shark has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Good looking punches from Sean Sherk on the ground
They could take their toll on Alvarez.
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
The Muscle Shark has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! The Muscle Shark now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Eddie Alvarez has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Sean Sherk.
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Round 3
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Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Sean Sherk jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Sean Sherk runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sean Sherk circles around Alvarez
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Eddie Alvarez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark launches a kick
Alvarez checks it and keeps distance.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alvarez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Alvarez
The Muscle Shark use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Sean Sherk looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
The Muscle Shark knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Muscle Shark's moves.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Sean Sherk throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Alvarez breaks the lock showing some skills...
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Muscle Shark's moves.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sean Sherk controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sean Sherk rolls Eddie Alvarez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Sean Sherk has one hook in!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
The Muscle Shark has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alvarez.
Nicely done! The Muscle Shark now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Muscle Shark is in rear mount over Alvarez with two hooks in
The Muscle Shark tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC looks tight...
That RNC from Sean Sherk appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Muscle Shark is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Sean Sherk appears to be unbreakable
That RNC from Sean Sherk appears to be unbreakable
Alvarez is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Eddie Alvarez is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Sean Sherk by Submission (RNC) at 3:09 Round 3
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/18 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
The saddest part of this fight is I forgot to catch-weight it. Alvarez just got the shit kicked out of him by a legitimate LW, who weighed 15 points less than him. Just embarassing for the former everything-champ IRL.
