PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarado (ranked 23850 p4p, 666 weight class) and Jack Redcliffe (ranked 23994 p4p, 649 weight class). Cain Alvarado could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Redcliffe's chin.

Alvarado
vs
Redcliffe

182 cm
26
155 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

170 cm
26
152 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Redcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarado defends it nicely.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a combination
and Alvarado counters with a left to the body.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Alvarado catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redcliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cain Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Alvarado tries to bum rush Redcliffe with a series of wild strikes but Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarado defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarado as he avoids it easily.
Alvarado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarado leaves Redcliffe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarado misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarado tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarado.

Redcliffe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redcliffe somewhat.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.
Cain Alvarado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarado digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Alvarado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redcliffe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Alvarado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Alvarado.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Alvarado's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado falls off balance throwing a combination

and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Alvarado back into the cage.
Redcliffe is working for takedown but Alvarado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Redcliffe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Alvarado.
Alvarado lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarado.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarado.
Redcliffe with the counter takedown but Alvarado avoids it easily.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarado is fending him off so far but Redcliffe persists. Nope, Alvarado circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Alvarado tries to keep at a distance but Redcliffe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.

Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarado up against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redcliffe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redcliffe rushes Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Redcliffe has him pinned against the cage.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcliffe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cain Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.

Redcliffe pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe is pulling down on Alvarado's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarado, at least for the moment.
Redcliffe wants to sweep but no luck.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Alvarado tries to pass.
Alvarado advances position into side control!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.

Redcliffe drives through and clinches with Alvarado against the cage.
Alvarado tries to break free but Redcliffe pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to push Redcliffe away but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarado smiles and moves away.
Redcliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarado scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarado thuds his right hand into Redcliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cain Alvarado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Redcliffe dives in and grabs Alvarado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarado pushes down on Redcliffe's head and hops out.

Alvarado drops Redcliffe with a beautiful combination! Redcliffe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alvarado is looking for the KO!
Redcliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarado finish him?
Alvarado misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe is breathing heavily.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crack! Alvarado connects with the perfect overhand right and Redcliffe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Alvarado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Alvarado!