Eddie Alvarez Disqualified Against Iuri Lapicus Due to Illegal Strikes – ONE On TNT 1 (Highlights)

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)

Check the “Highlights” Below:

Should Eddie Alvarez have been DQ'd for this? 🧐 @Ealvarezfight @tntdrama #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship #ONEonTNT pic.twitter.com/pdNYqaOfeJ

— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) April 8, 2021

Eddie Alvarez gets a red card and is disqualified

Fight over #ONEonTNT

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— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) April 8, 2021

All class from "The Underground King!" 🙏💯 @Ealvarezfight #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship #ONEonTNT pic.twitter.com/jvaPUwTkS0

— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) April 8, 2021

Published on April 7, 2021 at 9:18 pm

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