PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

The Gangster
vs
Florentino Ernesto Alvarez

160 cm
22
140 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Hellbent
Reaper Combatwear

Conviction
Sex Panther Supplements!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
The Gangster misses the jab.
The Gangster misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Gangster.
The Gangster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gangster tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez sizes up The Gangster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The Gangster moves into the clinch.
The Gangster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but The Gangster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Gangster as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
The Gangster lands with a right to the head.
The Gangster lands a shoulder strike.
The Gangster lands a right hand.
The Gangster digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
The Gangster working aggressively here.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Gangster is keeping busy.
Alvarez is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The Gangster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Gangster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
The Gangster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Gangster's elbow.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Gangster lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but The Gangster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timmey The Gangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
The Gangster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Gangster after a bit of a struggle.
The Gangster has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from The Gangster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Gangster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Gangster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
The Gangster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from The Gangster.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Gangster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Gangster scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
The Gangster just leaning against Alvarez, taking a breather.
The Gangster lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Gangster pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Gangster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Gangster scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Gangster lands a nice uppercut.
The Gangster lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but The Gangster improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
The Gangster 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.
The Gangster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Gangster is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Gangster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Gangster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Gangster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, The Gangster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez looking to stall.
The Gangster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
A short right from The Gangster on the inside.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but The Gangster has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from The Gangster.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Gangster is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for The Gangster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Gangster is defending well.
Timmey The Gangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
The Gangster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
The Gangster lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Gangster gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Gangster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Gangster.
The Gangster wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
The Gangster throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
The Gangster slips under a jab from Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but The Gangster moved out of range.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from The Gangster.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by The Gangster.
The Gangster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Gangster. The Gangster obviously looking to wear him down.
The Gangster throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.

Alvarez shoots in and bounces The Gangster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Gangster wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
The Gangster trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. The Gangster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by The Gangster!

Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Gangster passes into half guard.
The Gangster throws a strike but Alvarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Gangster scoring with some ground and pound.
The Gangster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Gangster controlling from the top position.
The Gangster wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmey The Gangster dominated that second round.
That's time! The Gangster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses

and The Gangster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez letting The Gangster take a breather here.
The Gangster has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Gangster as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Gangster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez taking a breather.
The Gangster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
The Gangster lands a body punch.
Timmey The Gangster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Gangster pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Gangster scores with a shoulder strike.
The Gangster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Gangster lands with a left to the head.
A short right from The Gangster.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to break free but The Gangster pushes him back against the cage.
The Gangster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Gangster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, The Gangster scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Gangster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to stall but The Gangster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from The Gangster.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with The Gangster for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
The Gangster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Gangster misses with a straight left.
The Gangster throws out a powerful jab.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Gangster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
The Gangster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Gangster leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timmey The Gangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez.
The Gangster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

The Gangster dives in and scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
The Gangster trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as The Gangster tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
The Gangster looking for a sweep. Not yet The Gangster, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
The Gangster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Gangster 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster!
Timmey The Gangster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.