Alvey, Assuncao pick up pivotal wins in Denver

Sam Alvey punches Nate Marquardt in their middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Pepsi Center on January 28, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" />MARQUARDT vs. ALVEYMiddleweight veteran Sam Alvey spoiled Nate Marquardt’s first fight in his hometown of Denver since 2003, winning a three-round unanimous decision in their Saturday preliminary bout at Pepsi Center.Scores were 29-28 across the board for Alv