PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. On his way into the cage it seems that Rodrigo Alvarez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rodrigo Alvarez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Alvarez
vs
Holmes

178 cm
26
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes scores with a head kick.

It looks like Rodrigo Alvarez has been cut.
Rocky Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holmes moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes lands a high kick!
A head kick by Holmes misses
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Holmes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Holmes throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
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.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Holmes looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Holmes.
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Holmes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez punishes Holmes's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holmes is looking to land body kicks.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes misses with a body shot
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holmes backs up against the cage.
Holmes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez stalks Holmes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holmes's face. Holmes staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Holmes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes off the cage and back into rage.
Alvarez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Holmes takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Holmes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Holmes's head back.
Rodrigo Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holmes throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a combination
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmes misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Alvarez checks it
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alvarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holmes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holmes takes one on the button.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holmes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Alvarez cracks Holmes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Alvarez stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alvarez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alvarez tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Holmes shakes it off.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Holmes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Holmes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alvarez has got the better of the exchanges.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez cracks Holmes with an open hand slap.
Holmes lands a nice looking body kick.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmes back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rocky Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
Holmes misses with a body punch
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez cracks Holmes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocky Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Holmes misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez with a hook.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holmes backs up against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holmes misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Holmes misses with a leg kick
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigo Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez cracks Holmes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Alvarez!