PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with Gimme Shelter Rolling stones blaring out of the sound system. Kobe Sato has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Alvarez
vs
Sato

175 cm
24
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Sato!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Sato with a series of wild strikes but Sato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Sato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Sato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Sato misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sato throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Eddie Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Sato.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Sato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Sato takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Sato thows a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Sato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Sato misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez moves out of range as Sato strikes.
Sato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sato wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Sato with a series of wild strikes but Sato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Sato with a series of wild strikes but Sato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sato somewhat.

Sato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Sato getting side control.
Sato tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sato has a good base and remains in mount.
Sato wants to take his opponent's back but Alvarez doesn't allow it.

Sato working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up.
Sato throwing strikes here but Alvarez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kobe Sato will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Sato on that attempt.
Sato takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.

Sato changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alvarez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Sato crashes against the mat.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sato is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Sato is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sato is on top in guard.
Alvarez seems keen to control Sato's posture.

Sato drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!
Sato manages to get back to half guard.
Alvarez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Sato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sato manages to get to full guard.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Sato.
Sato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sato working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Sato won't let him.
Sato manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Sato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sato throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Sato pushes him away.
Sato wants to control but Alvarez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Alvarez is in trouble now - Sato has advanced to mount!
Alvarez wants to hold on but Sato pushes him away.

Sato with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sato wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Sato backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alvarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sato takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Sato tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sato tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sato throws out the jab.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sato throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Sato avoids it well.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Sato.
An inside leg kick from Sato misses.
Alvarez throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Sato with a series of wild strikes but Sato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez cracks Sato with a good jab.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Sato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Sato avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Sato misses.
Kobe Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez throws a combination. Sato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sato throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Sato!