PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alvarez
vs
Average

182 cm
26
183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

170 cm
33
172 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 9 - 6 - 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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Average feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Average working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Average on the ground.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Average looking to control.
Average working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.

Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Average is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Average controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.

Average working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez cracks Average with a solid left hand.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average controlling the position.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.

Average had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Average has wrist control.
Average controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Average working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Average trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Average shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvarez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Average misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Average wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Average throwing strikes but Alvarez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alvarez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Average manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Average taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is in close to Average's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Average is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Average has wrist control.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Average uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Average!
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Average postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Average lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alvarez lands a heavy elbow.
Alvarez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Average looks a forlorn figure.
Average tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez is landing with some decent strikes but Average is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Average gets back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Average's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez working Average over with strikes.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez is really struggling to control Average but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Average is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Average on that attempt.

Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Average to see if he's OK.
Average managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alvarez.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Average prevents Alvarez from improving his position.

Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Average controlling the action here.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Average manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Alvarez postures up in Average's guard and throws a big left but Average blocks it.

Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is in close to Average's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Average avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Average keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.

Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Average looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Average throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Alvarez.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Alvarez!
Paulo Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.