PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underhill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chimaira - Warpath. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Underhill
vs
Alves

190 cm
26
235 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

190 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Underhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underhill dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Underhill lands a right hook to the body.
Underhill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underhill.
Underhill avoids the head kick by Alves.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Underhill misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.

Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Underhill's guard.
Underhill has Alves pulled in close to control his posture.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Underhill is keeping the position for now.
Underhill controlling Alves's posture.
Alves working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Underhill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underhill pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Underhill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alves wants to control from the top but Underhill keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underhill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Underhill keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Danilo Alves was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alves tries to clinch but Underhill moves away

and Underhill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alves's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underhill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Underhill trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Underhill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Underhill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Underhill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Underhill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alves is trying to stand up here but Underhill is controlling him well.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Underhill.
Underhill thows a huge punch but Alves dodges it nicely.
Underhill lands with a punch from half guard.
Alves is staying active underneath Underhill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underhill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Underhill working Alves over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Underhill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Underhill misses with a left hand
and Alves counters with a nice leg kick.
Underhill swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Mike Underhill has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underhill works the jab nicely.
Underhill dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Underhill's head but Underhill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Underhill jabs Alves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underhill. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves throws a right hand that Underhill ducks under and follows up with a left that Underhill also avoids with ease.
Underhill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Underhill on the side of the head.
Alves avoids the body shot from Underhill.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Underhill.
Danilo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Underhill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Underhill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Underhill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underhill.
Underhill connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underhill. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Underhill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alves is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves throws a head kick but Underhill moves out of range.
Underhill looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
A left lands for Underhill.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Underhill jabs Alves right on the nose. Alves blinks but takes it well.
Alves throws a right hand that Underhill ducks under and follows up with a left that Underhill also avoids with ease.

Underhill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Underhill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alves trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Underhill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves is trying to stand.
Underhill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Underhill.
Alves walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Underhill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Underhill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Underhill counters with a straight right hand.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underhill looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves misses with a hook
and Underhill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Underhill scores with a hook.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Danilo Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Underhill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underhill.
The fighters circling - Underhill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underhill lands a lovely overhand right.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves connects with a right hand. Underhill shakes it off.

Alves closes the distance and pushes Underhill back into the cage.
Alves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underhill avoids it.
Underhill effectively controlling the action here.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Underhill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Underhill avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Underhill blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Underhill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves has Underhill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Underhill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Underhill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Underhill avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Alves is trying to maintain a safe position but Underhill gets an underhook and turns Alves into the cage.
Underhill lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alves misses with some punches.
Underhill is trying to maintain a safe position but Alves gets an underhook and turns Underhill into the cage.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Alves.
Underhill blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Underhill is blocking nicely.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Underhill.
Underhill tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Underhill back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with some punches.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Underhill.
Mike Underhill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Underhill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Underhill misses with a punch to the body.
Alves looking for a takedown.
Mike Underhill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Alves.
A hook to the body from Underhill.
Underhill is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves scores with a shot to the side of Underhill's head.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Underhill blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Underhill 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Underhill!
Mike Underhill bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.