PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hoso Alvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alvy
vs
Slater

170 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
169 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hoso Alvy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Slater!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Slater moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slater throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Slater.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvy shoots and misses
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoso Alvy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvy has his takedown stuffed
and Slater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvy is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Slater coming out on top.
Alvy misses with a takedown
and Slater counters with a body kick.
Slater lands the left hand.
Slater scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvy doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking to slow Alvy down with leg kicks.
Slater scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Slater.
Slater lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slater finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvy's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slater, as that shot connected.
Slater is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Slater lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Alvy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slater throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slater throws a leg kick which misses Alvy's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvy tries to avoid it.
Slater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Slater finds it's way through Alvy's defenses.
Slater fakes the leg kick and cracks Alvy in the body.
Ac Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater dips to his left and cracks Alvy with an uppercut!
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slater!
Slater moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slater scores with a kick to the body.
Slater buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slater connects with a right hand. Alvy shakes it off.
Alvy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.
Slater scores with a jab to the body.
Slater scores with a hook.
Slater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slater connects with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Slater.
Slater connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
Alvy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid body kick from Slater.
Slater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvy's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Slater there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slater throws a front kick that sends Alvy stumbling back into the cage.
Slater lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvy takes a step back to recover.
Slater lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slater connects with a solid leg kick.
Slater getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvy doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater scores with a nice head shot.
Ac Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slater lands a nice looking body shot.
Slater lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slater lands a front kick.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Slater scores with a four punch combination!
Slater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvy on the side of the head.
Slater feints a jab promting Alvy to slip. Slater then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slater finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvy's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ac Slater dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Slater connects with the punch.
Alvy tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Alvy tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater counters with a big head kick but Alvy shrugs it off.
Alvy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvy misses with a takedown
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoso Alvy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Slater finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slater lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Slater tenderised Alvy's leg. Alvy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slater delivers a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slater. That's going to slow Alvy down.
Slater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvy's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slater. That one must have hurt.
Slater's corner calls for a 1-2. Slater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slater scores with a hook to the body. Alvy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slater lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvy on the side of the head.
Alvy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slater scores with a nice strike.
Slater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvy's head.
Alvy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoso Alvy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slater lands a really nice looking cross but Alvy seems unphased.
Slater lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slater.
Slater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Slater.
Slater moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Slater lands.
Slater jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slater.
Slater scoring well with a low kick there.
Slater takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slater lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slater finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvy's head.
Nice body kick there by Slater.
Alvy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slater scores with a leg kick.
Ac Slater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Slater.
The crowd cheers as Slater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvy doesn't seem phased though.
Danga de danga de dang - Slater scores with a four punch combination!
Alvy fails with the takedown
and Slater finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Slater there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slater.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slater scores with the left hand. Alvy knows he should have avoided that one.
Slater throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slater throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slater slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slater throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slater - the referee stops the clock and Alvy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slater. Alvy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slater closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ac Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slater connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slater.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slater - the referee stops the clock and Alvy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slater. Alvy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slater throws a leg kick which misses Alvy's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvy tries to avoid it.
Alvy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slater counters with a body kick that stops Alvy in his tracks momentarily.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slater.
Slater scores with a leg kick.
Slater connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slater fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Slater there.
Slater thuds his shin into the meat of Alvy's side.
Alvy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slater throws a leg kick which misses Alvy's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvy tries to avoid it.
Alvy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slater.
Slater jabs Alvy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slater fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slater turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Slater - just one landing.
Slater scores with a hook to the body. Alvy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvy moves forwards but Slater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slater connects with a jab.
Slater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvy on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater lands a jab to the head.
Alvy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvy. That did some damage!
That kick from Slater tenderised Alvy's leg. Alvy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater scores with a hook to the body. Alvy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slater thumps Alvy with a low kick.
Alvy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slater.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slater!
Slater lands a front kick.
Slater getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvy shoots and misses
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Slater there.
Alvy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slater makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoso Alvy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Ac Slater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvy with a poor takedown
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slater counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvy shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slater chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Slater.
Alvy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvy takes one to the chin there.
Alvy with a poor takedown
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slater.
Slater jabs at Alvy's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Alvy's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoso Alvy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvy fails with the takedown
and Slater counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ac Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slater has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ac Slater!