It wasn't pretty, but Eddie Alvarez got the job done against Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 81. Just like Rafael dos Anjos did, Alvarez smothered Pettis to nullify his striking advantage and walked out with a split decision win. Here's how the pros reacted to it on Twitter.
They said what?! Pros react to Eddie Alvarez's split decision win over Anthony Pettis
Eddie Alvarez barely defeated Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of the evening at UFC Fight Night 81. Pro fighters react to it on Twitter.
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