PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with Lorde - Everybody Wants to Rule the World blaring out of the sound system. Hunt has chosen I Surrender as his entrance music. Richard Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Alvarez
vs
Hunt

185 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Can Moonwalk

The Dark Side
Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hunt has eaten all the pies!
Alvarez jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alvarez fails with the takedown.

Hunt rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.

It looks like Rodrigo Alvarez has been cut.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Alvarez pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hunt wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodrigo Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Hunt wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
As Hunt looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo bu Hunt just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Alvarez shoots in.

Hunt pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunt is defending well.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alvarez to his knees! Hunt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Hunt!
Richard Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rodrigo Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight he was the better fighter tonight sorry guys '.