PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves's entrance music is Rob Zombie - Scum of the earth . A fine choice. Bootyshanks The 3rd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. When You Least Expect It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Alves
vs
Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd

180 cm
32
185 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

174 cm
27
179 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alves.
Alves misses with a hook. Bootyshanks The 3rd ducked under it nicely.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alves's half guard.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves keeping control of the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Alves is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School Of Fighting, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alves tries to roll over but Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps him under control.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Bootyshanks The 3rd in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alves won't allow Bootyshanks The 3rd to pass to mount.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is working for a submission of some sort.
Bootyshanks The 3rd works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control the pace but Alves is squirming around nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Bootyshanks The 3rd has a good base and remains in mount.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing punches.
Bootyshanks The 3rd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alves looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is landing with some decent strikes but Alves is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Bootyshanks The 3rd isn't that keen on the idea.
Alves wants to control but Bootyshanks The 3rd is having none of it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working the ground and pound effectively.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling the pace.
Alves won't allow Bootyshanks The 3rd to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bootyshanks The 3rd gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves is staying active underneath Bootyshanks The 3rd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alves!
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control the action but instead Alves gets a body lock and reverses into Bootyshanks The 3rd's guard! Nice work!
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bootyshanks The 3rd is retaining full guard.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to control.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Bootyshanks The 3rd blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard.

Alves keeping full guard, as Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to pass.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slips nicely into half guard.

Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bootyshanks The 3rd pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Bootyshanks The 3rd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alves is refusing to be controlled, as Bootyshanks The 3rd sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alves connects with a nice looking jab.
Alves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Bootyshanks The 3rd has Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves lands a right hand.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a takedown into guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd preventing the sweep.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Bootyshanks The 3rd's brow.
Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.

Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bootyshanks The 3rd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bootyshanks The 3rd takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Bootyshanks The 3rd moved out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bootyshanks The 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bootyshanks The 3rd momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bootyshanks The 3rd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Bootyshanks The 3rd will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Bootyshanks The 3rd misses the target.
Alves tries to land a leg kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd saw it coming and moves away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a hook to the body
and Alves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Bootyshanks The 3rd misses.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alves jabs at Bootyshanks The 3rd's body.
Alves looks for the body kick but Bootyshanks The 3rd saw that one coming.
Bootyshanks The 3rd moves out of range of the body kick.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd catches Alves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bootyshanks The 3rd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Alves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bootyshanks The 3rd!
You can see the frustration on Bootyshanks The 3rd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alves working away.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alves off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bootyshanks The 3rd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alves is looking to escape.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling from mount.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Alves can't escape the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Bootyshanks The 3rd's attempts to control the action.
Alves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Alves clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Alves shoots for a takedown but Bootyshanks The 3rd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves walks into a left hand.
Alves lands a really nice looking cross but Bootyshanks The 3rd seems unphased.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws out a powerful jab.
Alves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alves staying out of range there.
Bootyshanks The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd clobbers Alves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bootyshanks The 3rd is able to avoid easily.
Bootyshanks The 3rd stuns Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves motions for Bootyshanks The 3rd to come forward. Alves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.

Bootyshanks The 3rd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bootyshanks The 3rd won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bootyshanks The 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.

Alves wants to control from the top but Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps moving.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves postures up.
Alves is looking to pass into half guard but Bootyshanks The 3rd pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bootyshanks The 3rd is in guard.

Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves has Bootyshanks The 3rd pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bootyshanks The 3rd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bootyshanks The 3rd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alves connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernando Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Bootyshanks The 3rd coming out on top.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves moves away from the strike by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to move into range but Alves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Bootyshanks The 3rd. That snapped Alves's head back.

Bootyshanks The 3rd has Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to throw knees to the head but Alves is blocking nicely.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling him.
Alves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bootyshanks The 3rd up against the cage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to maintain a safe position but Alves gets an underhook and turns Bootyshanks The 3rd into the cage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working aggressively here.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Alves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is leaning against Alves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Alves on the inside.
Alves pushes Bootyshanks The 3rd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working aggressively here.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is leaning against Alves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands with a right to the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a body punch.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd scores with a shoulder strike.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernando Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bootyshanks The 3rd has clasped his hands together around Alves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Alves tries to bench press Bootyshanks The 3rd off him but Bootyshanks The 3rd keeps the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Bootyshanks The 3rd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alves is trying to improve his position.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controlling the position.

Bootyshanks The 3rd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working the head and body with strikes.
Alves is looking to reverse the position.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bootyshanks The 3rd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.