Watch Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens full fight video highlights from their BKFC KnuckleMania 5 main event showdown Sunday night, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Alvarez vs. Stephens took place Jan. 26 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Eddie Alvarez (1-2) and Jeremy Stephens (3-0) squared off in the the main event clash. The fight aired live on DAZN.
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Round 1: Stephens opens with a stiff jab and Alvarez returns fire with one of his own. Alvarez digs to the body with a couple of shots and then goes back up top to the head. Alvarez with a slick counter right hand that clips Stephens but he eats it well. Stephens showing no fear staying in the pocket with the Philadelphia crowd chanting “f*ck you, Stephens.”
MMA Fighting scores R1 10-9 Eddie Alvarez
Round 2: Alvarez comes out aggressive with a flurry but Stephens meets him with a nasty counter left hand that lands flush. Alvarez closes the distance and he’s unloading punches in bunches, digging to the body and the head in succession. Stephens survives the onslaught and he comes back with a nasty right hand of his own that tags Alvarez. Alvarez trying to bully Stephens, pressing him back against the ring and launching more punches.
MMA Fighting scores R2 10-9 Eddie Alvarez
Round 3: Alvarez with a hard right hand to start the third but Stephens unloads a massive right hand of his own and Alvarez is down! Alvarez gets back to his feet and takes the standing eight count before the fight continues. Stephens connects with a nice jab and a slick uppercut that pops Alvarez. Stephens doing a good job with body punches form the clinch and then he throws a straight right and Alvarez is down again!
MMA Fighting scores R3 10-7 Jeremy Stephens
Eddie Alvarez unable to continue after suffering two knockdowns with his corner stopping the fight.
Official result: Jeremy Stephens def. Eddie Alvarez via technical knockout (stoppage) at 5:00, R3.
