Team Lakay’s Alvarez submits foe in 2 rounds

Carlos “The Limitless” Alvarez delivered a massive statement as he imposed his will on Sadegh “Kurdish Warrior” Ghasemi as he earned a second-round submission victory at ONE Friday Fights 25 on Friday at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Team Lakay stalwart was aggressive from the get-go and tapped his Iranian foe with a D’Arce choke at 1:23 of round two.

It was an absolute showcase for Alvarez, displaying his impeccable submission game paired with the signature striking from the Baguio-based stable.

He scored a quick takedown in round one and attempted a bevy of holds, punishing Ghasemi as the fight went to the ground.

The same was the case in round two: even after being rocked with a right hook, Alvarez was relentless as he caught Ghasemi’s right leg and worked his way to lock in the D’Arce.

“I was surprised that he was so tough,” Alvarez said. I didn’t submit him in the first round, but in the second round, I kept [my submission holds] tight.”

It’s an impressive follow-up from Alvarez after scoring a technical knockout win over Reza Abasi at ONE Friday Fights 13 last April that he believes he deserves to be part of The Home of Martial Arts in the long run.

“Of course I want a contract to be part of the ONE Championship roster, and I know I can perform well,” he said.

Alvarez’ teammate Jhanlo Mark Sangiao returns to action next month when he takes on Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian, where Sangiao looks for his fourth straight win in The Home of Martial Arts.

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