PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dj Nelson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alvarez
vs
Nelson

182 cm
25
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
32
171 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nelson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Alvarez lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is putting a hurting on Nelson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nelson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Nelson is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Alvarez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Nelson! More shots from Alvarez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Alvarez!
Paulo Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.