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LAS VEGAS -- Eddie Alvarez persevered through financial troubles, promotional disputes and a loss in his UFC debut to get back to the cage with a title shot.And then he beat Rafael Dos Anjos with a fire thats been growing for years.Alvarez won the UFC lightweight belt Thursday night, stopping Dos Anjos in the first round with a blistering series of strikes.Alvarez (28-4) needed just 3:49 to finish Dos Anjos (24-8), the Brazilian champion with a five-fight winning streak. The Philadelphia-based contender initially caught Dos Anjos with a damaging right hand, but had to unload dozens of strikes on the still-standing Dos Anjos until finally getting a stoppage.Eddie is no Rocky-style underdog, but hell get his fight-crazed citys attention with a moment that validated his lengthy quest.This has always been a marathon for me, not a sprint, Alvarez said. Everybody was always telling me what I should do and when I should do it. I just think if you work hard enough and you love something, these belts are just byproducts of it. This (belt) will not be here forever, but I just think working hard and doing something youre passionate about is important.Alvarez won the title in just his fourth fight with the UFC, which signed him in 2014 after his protracted departure from the Bellator promotion. The accompanying legal troubles drained Alvarezs bank account and nearly soured him on the sport.After finally getting to the UFC, Alvarez was trounced by Donald Cowboy Cerrone in his first bout. He recovered with split-decision wins over Gilbert Melendez and Pettis to get a title shot -- and he was nearly perfect.Alvarez believed he could better Dos Anjos formidable striking skills, and he was devastatingly correct: His big right hand appeared to roll Dos Anjos eyes back in his head.I just remember thinking, `Step on the gas and dont let this get out of the first, because I could be dealing with a long night, Alvarez said. I had him hurt, so I had to empty the gas tank. I told you, dont bring the dog out of me.Dos Anjos somehow kept his feet against several flurries of big punches, but Alvarez chased Dos Anjos across the cage and unloaded with another bunch of unblocked shots, forcing the referee to stop the bout.No excuses. All the credit is for Eddie, Dos Anjos said. I was with my hands up when I got caught. I saw the punch. I was watching. Thats the fight game, man.Dos Anjos defended his belt impressively with a 66-second TKO of Cerrone in December for his first title defense, but he missed out on a lucrative bout with Conor McGregor in March after breaking his foot in training.The 12-fight event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena kicked off International Fight Week for the UFC, which is staging shows on three consecutive nights, culminating in UFC 200 on Saturday.Before the main event, heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis won a split decision over veteran Roy Nelson, and welterweight contender Alan Jouban claimed a brutal decision over iron-chinned UFC newcomer Belal Muhammad.Lewis (16-4) and Nelson (22-13) traded big shots and fought through several slow periods. 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But with injuries, I was like the fifth or sixth-string centre. I just had to try and do my best.The early results were discouraging.It was against the Warriors. I let in a few tries and went back and did video with (coach Anthony Griffin) and he spoke me through whhat I needed to do, Peachey said.So I watched footage of guys like Dean Whare and Peta Hiku and just tried to replicate what they do.For a bloke whos made a living off his innate talents, its only hours spent on the computer that has resulted in him staying in the starting line-up.Fridays crunch against the Wests Tigers will be Peacheys 10th consecutive game in the centres, easily the longest stretch of consecutive games in one position in his career.AAsked how many hours worth of clips he watched, he says: A lot, and mostly defensively.ddddddddddddAnd yet despite the likely return of both New Zealand internationals next season, Peachey is still considering a permanent shift to the flanks.Its tough position. You feel like youre by yourself out there in the centres, theres a lot of space out there and a lot of fast guys, he said.But Im really enjoying it. Im not going to think about next year because weve got two of the best centres in the comp, but I like it out there. Ill just play whatever position Hook wants me to play.Enamoured with his unexpected, though successful, shift to the centres, Peachey, who is signed until the end of 2017, is now considering joining a growing list of players committing to the club long-term.I didnt know what I wanted when I first moved here, he said.I thought I was going to be here for two years then move back to Cronulla. But Penrith grew on me. Ive got a lot of good mates, I love the club and the direction its going on. I dont want to leave. ' ' '