PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno RX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alves's choice of entrance music: Attack by 30 Seconds to Mars. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

RX
vs
Alves

183 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno RX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chaz Alves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scores with a nice body kick.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but RX swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves throws a series of punches but RX avoids them all with ease.
RX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by RX.
RX throwing strikes but Alves manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
RX is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alves off and has taken his back!
RX struggling to keep hold of the position.
RX throwing sloppy strikes.
RX has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
RX loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alves hold on?
Alves is trying to stand back up.
RX is punishing Alves with strikes - can he finish him?!
Alves holding both RX 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RX lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
RX misses with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards RX.
RX scores with strikes from the back.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with RX. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
RX softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from RX. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RX looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
RX lands punches and elbows.
Alves looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Alves looks gassed!
RX punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RX scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
RX throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alves!
Alves trying to get back to his feet but RX is in full control for now.
RX throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alves!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
RX has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Alves.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from RX. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
A lull in the action here.
Alves is covering up but some of the strikes from RX are getting through and doing damage.
RX lands an elbow to the side of the head.
RX has Alves flattened out and is raining down punches.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards RX.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to get back to his feet but RX is in full control for now.
RX slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
RX has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Alves.
RX biding his time, looking for the opening.
RX throwing damaging strikes from the back! Alves could be in trouble here!
Alves is trying to stand back up.
RX scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
RX is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno RX dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

RX shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
RX walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Alves rushes RX and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
RX tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. RX lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
RX tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alves just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno RX. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.

RX looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
RX content to control rather than advance.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RX sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
RX not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from RX.
RX not landing any meaningful shots this time.
RX scoring with strikes to the body and head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
RX takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and RX moves out of range easily.

Alves moves into the clinch.
RX prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
Alves prevents a takedown attempt there.
RX goes for a takedown attempt but Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bruno RX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with RX, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by RX or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. RX has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RX paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves lands a head kick!

Alves clinches up against the cage.
RX tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
RX tries for a takedown. No joy.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RX is trying to drag Alves to the mat but Alves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves throws a nice head kick!
Chaz Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

RX bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
RX prevents Alves from escaping the position.
Alves is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alves is not content to let RX control the position.
Bruno RX overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RX lands some shots froms side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
RX misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves tries to clinch but RX is having none of it.
RX circles away from the clinch attempt.

RX gets the takedown into side control.

Alves bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RX looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as RX shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chaz Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Alves pushes RX up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.

RX gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alves regains guard.
RX stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RX won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
RX trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes RX off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Alves darts in and clinches RX up against the cage.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RX has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
RX jumps guard but Alves stands there with RX around his waist. RX gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
RX managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RX.
RX 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 Bruno RX. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RX is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
RX fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but RX is blocking nicely.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into RX's ribcage.

RX has clasped his hands together around Alves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
RX tries to score with some ground and pound. Alves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of RX.
Alves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of RX.
RX throws an elbow but Alves slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alves pushes RX away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, RX gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
RX in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alves is trying to buck RX off.
RX scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
RX avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

RX changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves regains half guard, as RX was trying to land strikes.
RX lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
RX lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RX thows a huge punch but Alves dodges it nicely.
Alves is trying to stand up here but RX is controlling him well.
RX working the head and body with strikes.
RX wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RX.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
RX fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

RX bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alves tries to escape but RX is in control.
RX creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RX throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alves pushes RX away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, RX gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
RX sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by RX.
RX landing a few strikes.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
RX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves is looking to clinch.

Alves clinches up with RX and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

RX is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alves can't fight it off and eventually RX manages to take the fight to the floor. Alves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
RX prevents Alves from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno RX showed his dominance in that final round.
I think RX 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno RX!