Eddie Alvarez takes on Iuri Lapicus in the main card opener of ONE Championship’s mega event tonight (Weds., April 7, 2021) on TNT network from Singapore.
Round 1
Round 1 saw Alvarez march to the middle of the cage to assume a dominant cage position. Less than a minute in, Eddie shoots for a takedown near the cage walls. Alvarez secures the takedown and begins a ground and pound.
The referee pauses the action for illegal shots behind the ear.
Shortly after, the referee pulls out a red card, deeming Alvarez disqualified. Iuri isn’t able to continue. The fight is over.
Official Result: Eddie Alvarez disqualified against Iuri Lapicus due to illegal strikes. DQ (strikes to the back of the head)
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— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) April 8, 2021
Eddie Alvarez gets a red card and is disqualified
Fight over #ONEonTNT
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) April 8, 2021
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— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) April 8, 2021