The main event of UFC Fight Night 90 featured a lightweight title between champion Rafael Dos Anjos and top contender Eddie Alvarez.
The man long known as “The Underground King” has taken over the mainstream.
Philadelphia’s Eddie Alvarez dominated Rafael dos Anjos in a jaw-dropping performance in the main event of UFC Fight Night 90 on Thursday night, winning the UFC lightweight title via first-round TKO at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The time of the stoppage was 3:49.
“Rafael dos Anjos was top five pound for pound and I took him out,” said a teary-eyed Alvarez (28-4), who won his third straight fight.
Twitter Timeline
Eddie Alvarez and Rafael Dos Anjos make their way to the cage:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/751261779607465984
And new UFC champion, Eddie Alvarez:
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/751262545575440384
Official Result: Eddie Alvarez defeated Rafael dos Anjos by TKO (Strikes, Round 1, 3:49)
Play-By-Play
Round 1 – Early on, it’s dos Anjos in the center. Alvarez moves on the outside. Both men look quick to start. Big uppercut from dos Anjos. He’s keeping the pressure high. Left hand from dos Anjos. Alvarez with a kick as he fights from the cage. High kick misses from dos Anjos, but a straight follows. Takedown from Alvarez, but dos Anjos wraps the neck as he falls. No choke, but he lands a big knee as they rise. Alvarez battling back. He shoots again, but it’s not good. More pressure from dos Anjos. Alvarez scores a right hand, and dos Anjos is hurt. He staggers back. Somehow, he’s on his feet, and Alvarez continues to press. No clue how dos Anjos is standing. Punch after punch after punch. Leaping knee from Alvarez. He slips, and dos Anjos falls on top. Champ still isn’t good. Alvarez just teeing off. Non-stop punches. Hooks, uppercuts. Vicious. Still on his feet is dos Anjos, but he is taking unbelievable damage, and referee Herb Dean has to call it off. Brutal assault.
source: mmajunkie.com
