That is the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 dwell weblog for Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens, the light-weight important occasion from the Wells Fargo Middle in Philadelphia on Saturday night time.
Eddie Alvarez (1-1) is a fight sports activities veteran with blended martial arts titles from the Final Preventing Championship, Bellator, and Dream. He recorded a 30-8 file with two no-contests in his skilled MMA profession. Alvarez final competed towards Mike Perry in a King of Violence title bout within the BKFC ring and misplaced by way of second-round TKO on Dec. 2, 2023.
Jeremy Stephens (2-0) is a fight sports activities veteran as effectively, competing in boxing, blended martial arts, and BKFC. He’s compiled a 29-21 file with one no-contest in his skilled MMA profession. He final competed in BKFC this previous September when he scored a unanimous determination win over Bobby Taylor.
Try the Alvarez vs. Stephens dwell weblog beneath:
Prefight: The co-main occasion is now over and Ben Rothwell is HW champion. Jeremy Stephens is already making the stroll to the BKFC ring. The nationwide anthem is being sung in the midst of the ring. Jeremy Stephens is the primary to make the stroll to the ring and is soundly booed by the gang.
Alvarez enjoying to the native Philly crowd walks out to “Going the Distance” from the Rocky soundtrack. He’s competing in his hometown for the primary time in practically 15 years.
Spherical 1: Stephens opens with a stiff jab and Alvarez returns hearth with one among his personal. Alvarez digs to the physique with a few photographs after which goes again up prime to the top. Alvarez with a slick counter proper hand that clips Stephens however he eats it effectively. Stephens displaying no concern staying within the pocket with the Philadelphia crowd chanting “f*ck you, Stephens.”
MMA Preventing scores R1 10-9 Eddie Alvarez
Spherical 2: Alvarez comes out aggressive with a flurry however Stephens meets him with a nasty counter left hand that lands flush. Alvarez closes the space and he’s unloading punches in bunches, digging to the physique and the top in succession. Stephens survives the onslaught and he comes again with a nasty proper hand of his personal that tags Alvarez. Alvarez making an attempt to bully Stephens, urgent him again towards the ring and launching extra punches.
MMA Preventing scores R2 10-9 Eddie Alvarez
Spherical 3: Alvarez with a tough proper hand to begin the third however Stephens unloads a large proper hand of his personal and Alvarez is down! Alvarez will get again to his toes and takes the standing eight rely earlier than the battle continues. Stephens connects with a pleasant jab and a slick uppercut that pops Alvarez. Stephens doing an excellent job with physique punches type the clinch after which he throws a straight proper and Alvarez is down once more!
MMA Preventing scores R3 10-7 Jeremy Stephens
Eddie Alvarez unable to proceed after struggling two knockdowns along with his nook stopping the battle.
Official consequence: Jeremy Stephens def. Eddie Alvarez by way of technical knockout (stoppage) at 5:00, R3.
After the battle, Conor McGregor enters the ring and challenges Jeremy Stephens to a battle in BKFC!
