PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Walk. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fadden
vs
Alves

170 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Convicted

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Alves!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fadden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Fadden stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves moves out of range as Fadden strikes.
Fadden takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Jack Fadden has been cut.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fadden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Alves lands but Fadden takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Fadden on that attempt.
Fadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Fadden on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Fadden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Fadden persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Fadden is breathing heavily.
Fadden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alves misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alves.
Alves tries to bum rush Fadden with a series of wild strikes but Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fadden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Fadden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow Fadden down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alves scores with a body shot.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves lands a head kick!
Alves explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fadden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fadden blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Fadden moves out of range easily.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Fadden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fadden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fadden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fadden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Jack Fadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fadden.

Jack Fadden's cut is getting worse.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves.
A low kick from Fadden misses
and Alves counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves drops Fadden with a right and a left! Alves comes rushing in but Fadden regains his composure and manages to keep Alves in guard.

Fadden is rocked!

Alves stands and steps away. Fadden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Fadden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Fadden seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves lands a brutal head kick. Fadden looks out on his feet and Alves throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Daniel Alves!