PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Benc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benc
vs
Alvarez

184 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 New York, Radoslaw Benc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
Benc pushes Alvarez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alvarez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Alvarez crashes against the mat.
Benc wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvarez prevents Benc from escaping the position.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Benc tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Alvarez tightening his grip on Benc, looking for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benc trying to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in full control for now.
Alvarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Benc pushed the leg off.

Benc defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Alvarez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Benc! Can he survive? No! He's out! Alvarez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Nick Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.