BKFC 41 brought fight fans a night of heart-pumping action on Saturday, and one of the standout moments was the co-main event between former UFC fighters Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes. The two engaged in an epic bare-knuckle brawl, delivering powerful performances that had the audience on the edge of their seats. In the end, it was ‘The Underground King’ who emerged victorious, getting his hand raised, wherein Mendes announced his retirement thereafter.
While it was undoubtedly a big moment for Alvarez, it was his wife, Jamie Alvarez, who made her presence felt during the match. In a clip that has gone viral, Jamie can be seen screaming and cheering her husband on from the audience. And the clip of her enthusiastic support for her husband has elicited some great reactions from fans.
Fans laud Jamie Alvarez’s enthusiasm for her husband
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A clip capturing a standout moment from the match between Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes has surfaced online, featuring Alvarez’s wife Jamie shouting out her husband’s name in between rounds to show her unwavering support at BKFC 41.
Good to know Eddie’s wife is in attendance #BKFC pic.twitter.com/pPJfOdApY4
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) April 30, 2023
This clip has garnered a number of reactions from the fans who are amused with it. Check out below what the fans had to say:
Some fans showered praise of Jamie Alvarez for her dedication:
I know we may find her annoying but when I have a wife in the future, I want her to support me like that
— El_Muchacho2012 (@ElMuchacho2012) April 30, 2023
if she don't scream like eddie's wife when she's cheering me on then i don't want her
— White Adesanya (@Ostrichest) April 30, 2023
it's not like she gives advice or anything either, just "EDDDIEEEEEEE"
— 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 🔋 (@basedinmatrix) April 30, 2023
I just love that she screams his name and nothing else lol
— Miguel (@HorusReed) April 30, 2023
it aint a alvarez fight without the wife screaming
— Kikaida (@zestyzz) April 30, 2023
Wherein some fans had a few hilarious responses as well:
My girl said “I wonder if Eddie’s wife is there” and then we heard “EDDDIIIIIIEEEEEEE” and we knew.
— Nick (@soulofnapoleon) April 30, 2023
everytime idk how he deals with it 💀
— 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙠 𖤐 (@elcucey) April 30, 2023
I guess thats support for eddie?
Or distracting Mendes— Miggy (@bloodsportfilms) April 30, 2023
Damn she can hit some high notes
— Prime Tony 2 🇯🇲 (@HBK_2003_) April 30, 2023
Having said that, in the high-pressure world of combat sports, having a strong support system can make all the difference.
While some may find it unusual for a spouse to be so vocal during a match, to Eddie Alvarez, it’s nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, the former UFC lightweight champion has shown his appreciation for this particular habit of his wife in the past.
Eddie Alvarez supported his wife’s behavior
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In 2017, Eddie Alvarez took to Instagram to publicly express his gratitude and admiration for his wife Jamie’s passionate support during his fights.
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He shared a selfie of himself with his wife and wrote a heartfelt caption, “They just don’t make them like this no more …. Our favorite part of every fight is when it’s Over, She screams and yells cause she’s a true rider.”
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This post clearly shows how much Eddie Alvarez loves and appreciates having his wife in his corner, both in and out of the ring. What are your thoughts on Jamie Alvarez’s dynamic nature of showing support? Let us know in the comments below.
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