PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Iron Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iron Knuckles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to That Heavenly Glory. Alvarez has chosen El Condor Pasa by CantoAndino as his entrance music. Ivan Iron Knuckles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ernesto Alvarez's chin.

Iron Knuckles
vs
Alvarez

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
296 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Iron Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Knuckles misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles misses with a double jab.
Iron Knuckles scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Iron Knuckles counter with a right hand.
Iron Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Iron Knuckles circles away.
Iron Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iron Knuckles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron Knuckles works the jab nicely.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron Knuckles tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iron Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Iron Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles lands a two punch combo.
Iron Knuckles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Iron Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Iron Knuckles.
Some wild striking there from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Knuckles.
Jab, jab by Iron Knuckles - just one landing.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iron Knuckles cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Iron Knuckles moves away
and Iron Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iron Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four 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.
Iron Knuckles connects with the punch.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Iron Knuckles lands a head shot.
Iron Knuckles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iron Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iron Knuckles scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Knuckles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iron Knuckles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Iron Knuckles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Iron Knuckles sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iron Knuckles throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Iron Knuckles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iron Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Iron Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
Iron Knuckles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iron Knuckles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iron Knuckles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Iron Knuckles saw that one coming.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Iron Knuckles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iron Knuckles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ivan Iron Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Knuckles misses the target.
Alvarez slips a jab from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Iron Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alvarez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Iron Knuckles has got the better of the exchanges.
Iron Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Iron Knuckles misses its intended target.
Iron Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Knuckles fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iron Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron Knuckles fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Iron Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body punch from Iron Knuckles.

Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron Knuckles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Iron Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Iron Knuckles dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Iron Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
Iron Knuckles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iron Knuckles throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Iron Knuckles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iron Knuckles throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Iron Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Iron Knuckles connects with a single shot there.
Iron Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Iron Knuckles lands.

Iron Knuckles gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iron Knuckles wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Iron Knuckles is retaining full guard.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iron Knuckles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iron Knuckles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Iron Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Iron Knuckles's hands, connecting with Iron Knuckles's forehead.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Iron Knuckles dodges it nicely.
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.
Iron Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alvarez is trying for a kimura here. Iron Knuckles looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Alvarez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Alvarez!