PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Midget McTwoshoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Alvarez
vs
McTwoshoes

200 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Midget McTwoshoes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTwoshoes loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
McTwoshoes throws a lazy uppercut

and Alvarez counters with a crisp one two that drops McTwoshoes! Alvarez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McTwoshoes to his feet! McTwoshoes is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from McTwoshoes misses.
McTwoshoes throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTwoshoes stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez slips a straight right by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
McTwoshoes looks gassed!

Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but McTwoshoes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McTwoshoes misses with a head kick.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McTwoshoes's waist but McTwoshoes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTwoshoes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Midget McTwoshoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick

and Alvarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Alvarez just wasn't active enough.
McTwoshoes stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
McTwoshoes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTwoshoes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from McTwoshoes as Alvarez shoots in.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McTwoshoes has eaten all the pies!
McTwoshoes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McTwoshoes as he avoids it easily.
McTwoshoes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
McTwoshoes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
McTwoshoes throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
McTwoshoes tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTwoshoes.
A slow jab from McTwoshoes misses its intended target.
McTwoshoes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McTwoshoes throws a good cross that connects.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTwoshoes digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but McTwoshoes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by McTwoshoes.
A big left from McTwoshoes misses.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez slips a jab from McTwoshoes.
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!
McTwoshoes throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
McTwoshoes swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McTwoshoes but McTwoshoes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McTwoshoes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTwoshoes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTwoshoes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTwoshoes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A lazy left from McTwoshoes finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Midget McTwoshoes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
McTwoshoes throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
McTwoshoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTwoshoes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
McTwoshoes misses with a wild body shot.
McTwoshoes throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTwoshoes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTwoshoes throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alvarez closes the distance and pushes McTwoshoes back into the cage.
McTwoshoes is breathing heavily.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTwoshoes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but McTwoshoes avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McTwoshoes throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
Midget McTwoshoes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by McTwoshoes which made him look bad.
McTwoshoes thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTwoshoes leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
Midget McTwoshoes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTwoshoes lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but McTwoshoes circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
McTwoshoes cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
McTwoshoes feints a jab promting Alvarez to slip. McTwoshoes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
McTwoshoes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTwoshoes throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - McTwoshoes circles away.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
A jab from McTwoshoes finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
McTwoshoes looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
McTwoshoes scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez slips a jab from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTwoshoes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McTwoshoes scores with a three punch combo!

Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.

Alvarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McTwoshoes uses from the top position.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is pulling down on McTwoshoes's head to control his posture.

Alvarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but McTwoshoes uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as McTwoshoes stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Midget McTwoshoes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McTwoshoes tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTwoshoes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTwoshoes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a head kick. That will keep McTwoshoes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alvarez avoids the body shot from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes misses with a head kick.

Alvarez gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTwoshoes prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTwoshoes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTwoshoes.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but McTwoshoes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but McTwoshoes holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
McTwoshoes tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
McTwoshoes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McTwoshoes prevents a takedown attempt there.

Alvarez breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
McTwoshoes throws a sloppy head kick

and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
McTwoshoes has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.
McTwoshoes is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez has McTwoshoes pressed against the cage, preventing McTwoshoes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McTwoshoes can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTwoshoes is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
McTwoshoes wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.

Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez cracks McTwoshoes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by McTwoshoes.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTwoshoes.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but McTwoshoes sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McTwoshoes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick that misses.
McTwoshoes tries a head kick but it misses.
McTwoshoes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
McTwoshoes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
A jab from McTwoshoes misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTwoshoes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
McTwoshoes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Midget McTwoshoes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Alvarez.
I think McTwoshoes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midget McTwoshoes!