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UFC 211: Dustin Poirier vs Eddie Alvarez

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Bets returned on the no contest:

Round 1 – Alvarez gets to the center, and Poirier shifts laterally on the outside. Both men studying early, and Alvarez blocks a Poirier kick. Alvarez pressing forward and looking to box and blocks another kick. Poirier moving well and looking to kick early, though Alvarez dealing well. Poirier the busier man to start, but he’s yet to land. Alvarez looks intense but cautious in his attack. When he does throw, it’s with bad intentions. Poirier with an overhand, and Alvarez seems a little stunned. He shoots, but it’s not there. Alvarez presses a bit, but Poirier managing the range well. Poirier very measured as he moves. He drives in a left hand. Alvarez blocks a high kick. Poirier continues to move well and pepper in the left hand. Alvarez with a big left. Poirier right back at it and spins his opponent with a low kick. Alvarez still throwing very hard, but Poirier slipping well. Round ends on the feet, and MMAjunkie gives it to Poirier, 10-9.

Round 2 – Alvarez out quickly and throws two big shots that are blocked. He fires again and does wobble Poirier a touch. Alvarez shoots forward, and Poirier tries to grab the neck but has to let go as Alvarez adjusts his position. Poirier works a knee inside as he tries to defend, and Alvarez backs away. Alvarez changing levels and sneaks in the right hand. Poirier battles back and lands a few crisp counters, and Alvarez’s left eye is busted up. Power shots traded on the feet, but Alvarez is the one who’s hurt. he backs u[ tot eh fence, adn they start trading bombs. Poirier wants the finish. Alvarez blocks a high kicks and hoots. Poirier stuffs it and wants the neck. Not there, so he lets go and hoes back to throwing punches. Alvarez with hard and lands a big left. Both men bleeding and throwing huge shots. Alvarez shoots again, and Poirier grabs the guillotine. Alvarez spins to escape. Less than two minutes, and they reset. Punches traded in the pocket. Alvarez still wobbly but throwing huge punches. He shoots again and gets the takedown this time. Alvarez immediately wants the neck, but Poirier looks fine as he rises. Alvarez lands a knee to the head. Poirier kneeling, and Alvarez lands a second knee. Poirier collapses, and referee Herb Dean steps in to call time. Doctor comes to check it, and after some extended evaluation this fight is over.

Result: Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier declared a no contest (illegal knee) – Round 2, 4:12
http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-211-play-by-play-and-live-results-1#slideIdslide-1
 
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