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Eddie Alvarez Wants DQ Loss Overturned: ‘It Was A Bad Call’

Eddie AlvarezEddie Alvarez has called for his ONE on TNT 1 loss to Iuri Lapicus to be overturned. ‘The Underground King’ was left fuming after he was adjudged to have landed several illegal strikes on his opponent last night. He was promptly shown a red card and was disqualified from the fight. Alvarez called for the […]

Eddie Alvarez

Eddie Alvarez has called for his ONE on TNT 1 loss to Iuri Lapicus to be overturned.

‘The Underground King’ was left fuming after he was adjudged to have landed several illegal strikes on his opponent last night. He was promptly shown a red card and was disqualified from the fight.

Alvarez called for the loss to be overturned after watching back the fight ending sequence.

“I went back to my room and I was able to watch the clip of the fight and see everything and it was a bad call on the referee’s side,” Alvarez said at the post-fight press conference. “The American media is in uproar right now and so are the American fans. I’m going to respectfully ask them to look back at the video and reverse that call.

“All that matters is Iuri’s safety. That’s it right now. That he’s going to be OK. When I go back, I’m in the cage, so emotions run high. The referee, people make bad decisions when emotions run high. I think it was a bad call. I’m mixed emotions right now.”

Alvarez believes he did nothing wrong and should be awarded the win as his opponent was unable to continue.

“I just want to make sure that they correct this. It’s not right. What happened, it’s not right,” Alvarez said. “After looking at the tape and after seeing the outpouring of the media that’s basically saying something went wrong in there today on the judging side, I’ve just got mixed emotions about everything.

“I don’t see how it’s not overturned. I don’t discredit anyone based on what happens inside that cage. Referee, judging, all that. It’s high emotions and you have to make decisions based on a split second and I think the replay and after everybody goes back and looks will see everything was done righteously. I won fair and square. I’m not trying to anger anyone or climb up any trees. I won tonight. I won. I just hope that they go back and look at it and reverse the decision. I’ve made decisions in my past and I’ll be a man and step up and say that it was wrong. But tonight, I won. I think the American media and a lot of media know that I did and are pissed off about it.”

The former UFC and Bellator champion is now hoping to face the winner of Christian Lee and Timofey Nastyukhin who clash for the ONE Championship lightweight title on April 17.

“That’s what I’m here for. I’m here to make history,” Alvarez said. “I said it in the beginning when I came to ONE Championship. I’m here to make history. That’s what I’m here for. Let me make my history.

“These opponents are getting larger. Every time I come back, they’re getting larger and larger. They’re getting bigger and bigger. I don’t even belong in this weight class. I’m fighting guys double my size. Give me the champion.” (Transcribed by MMA Fighting)

Do you think Eddie Alvarez was wrongly disqualified at ONE on TNT 1?

Demetrious Johnson Speaks Out Following KO Loss To Adriano Moraes

Demetrious JohnsonFormer UFC flyweight king Demetrious Johnson has released a statement following his upset loss to Adriano Moraes at ONE on TNT 1 last night. ‘Mighty Mouse’ suffered his first ever knockout loss when he challenged for ONE Championship gold at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. In the second round, Johnson was dropped by an uppercut. […]

Demetrious Johnson

Former UFC flyweight king Demetrious Johnson has released a statement following his upset loss to Adriano Moraes at ONE on TNT 1 last night.

‘Mighty Mouse’ suffered his first ever knockout loss when he challenged for ONE Championship gold at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore.

In the second round, Johnson was dropped by an uppercut. Moraes swarmed and landed a knee to his grounded opponent. The Brazilian landed a few more ground strikes before the referee mercifully stepped in. Moraes becomes the first man to stop Johnson who had previously only lost via decision.

‘DJ’ quickly recovered from his loss to post out on Twitter.

“all good everyone back in the hotel,” Johnson wrote. “watch the fight. shitty day in the office. congratz to @adrianomkmoraes we will be back.”

Johnson later posted to Instagram with his deeper thoughts on the defeat.

“Alright guy, we are back in the hotel,” Johnson began. First off, I wanna everybody for your guys support and my teammates Tony and James. Shitty day in the office. I’ve watched the fight three times. I thought I was going good. Just trying to cross that distance. We knew that was going to be the biggest obstacle course of facing Adriano Moraes for how big he is. But, you know, if you’re in this game for long enough its bound to happen one day. I’m healthy. I feel good. Thank you to the fans and all the supporters out there. Thank you, ONE Championship, for the opportunity. Thank you to Adriano Moraes for the fight. We will be back. It’s part of the game you know right boys. I’m gonna watch the fight again to see where I fucked up.”

Do you think Demetrious Johnson will bounce back from the first stoppage loss of his career?

Rodtang Jitmuangnon Dominates Danial Williams – ONE On TNT 1 Highlights

RodtangRodtang Jitmuangnon continued his winning streak in style. The 23-year-old took on Danial Williams in a Muay Thai clash in the ONE On TNT 1 headliner on Wednesday night and dominated as expected. After a somewhat slow start in the first, Rodtang managed to drop Williams and bloody him up. However, Williams showed great heart […]

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Rodtang Jitmuangnon continued his winning streak in style.

The 23-year-old took on Danial Williams in a Muay Thai clash in the ONE On TNT 1 headliner on Wednesday night and dominated as expected.

After a somewhat slow start in the first, Rodtang managed to drop Williams and bloody him up. However, Williams showed great heart to last the full three rounds as he ultimately lost a unanimous decision.

You can watch the highlights below:

Adriano Moraes Knocks Out Demetrious Johnson – ONE On TNT 1 Highlights

Johnson MoraesAdriano Moraes shocked the world by not only defeating Demetrious Johnson, but knocking him out as well. After what was a relatively even contest for most of their flyweight title fight at ONE On TNT 1 Wednesday night, Moraes caught and dropped Johnson in the second round and followed it up with a knee that […]

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Adriano Moraes shocked the world by not only defeating Demetrious Johnson, but knocking him out as well.

After what was a relatively even contest for most of their flyweight title fight at ONE On TNT 1 Wednesday night, Moraes caught and dropped Johnson in the second round and followed it up with a knee that led to Johnson going out cold.

As a result, Moraes defended his flyweight crown and also inflicted Johnson’s first defeat by finish.

You can watch the knockout below:

Eddie Alvarez Disqualified For Illegal Strikes On Iuri Lapicus – ONE On TNT 1 Highlights

AlvarezThe ONE On TNT 1 main card got off to the worst possibel start. Kicking off the main card was an intriguing lightweight bout between Eddie Alvarez and Iuri Lapicus. However, the action ended early in the first round as Alvarez took Lapicus down but allegedly landed illegal strikes to the back of his opponent’s […]

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The ONE On TNT 1 main card got off to the worst possibel start.

Kicking off the main card was an intriguing lightweight bout between Eddie Alvarez and Iuri Lapicus. However, the action ended early in the first round as Alvarez took Lapicus down but allegedly landed illegal strikes to the back of his opponent’s head soon after.

Lapicus was writhing in pain as the referee eventually showed Alvarez the red card and disqualified him.

You can watch the controversial moment below:

Reug Reug Steamrolls Patrick Schmid – ONE On TNT 1 Highlights

Reug ReugOpening up the first ONE Championship card to air on TNT was Senegalese wrestling sensation Oumar Kane otherwise known as Reug Reug. The 29-year-old did not disappoint and stretched his perfect MMA record to 3-0 against Patrick Schmid – check out the highlights.

Reug Reug

Opening up the first ONE Championship card to air on TNT was Senegalese wrestling sensation Oumar Kane otherwise known as Reug Reug. The 29-year-old did not disappoint and stretched his perfect MMA record to 3-0 against Patrick Schmid – check out the highlights.