PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mahone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahone comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mahone
vs
Alzate

199 cm
22
237 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
243 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
Hellbent

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Mahone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Alzate.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jake Mahone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahone misses with a leg kick.
Mahone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alzate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahone.
Alzate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alzate lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahone off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Jake Mahone has been cut.
Alzate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alzate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahone lands with a right hand.
Alzate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahone checks it well.
Mahone looks to land a body kick but Alzate moved away.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahone throws a shot to the body.
Mahone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahone checks a low kick from Alzate.
Alzate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahone cracks the inside of Alzate's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Mahone avoids it.
Mahone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alzate on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Mahone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahone.
Mahone throws a big shot that misses.
Mahone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alzate lands a really nice looking cross but Mahone seems unphased.
Alzate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahone.
Mahone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alzate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alzate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alzate staying out of range there.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Mahone.
Mahone walks into a straight right hand from Alzate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahone lands an overhand right.
Mahone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alzate checks a low kick from Mahone.
The fighters circling - Mahone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mahone misses with a body shot.
Mahone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahone shoots in for a takedown but Alzate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahone throws a low kick but Alzate moves out of range easily.
Mahone closes the distance and clinches up with Alzate, looking for a takedown. Mahone pushes Alzate against the cage but Alzate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Mahone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahone ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alzate misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Mahone misses.
Alzate tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Alzate.
Mahone moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahone cracks a nice hook into Alzate's ribs.
The fighters circling - Alzate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahone just misses with a punch to the body.

Alzate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzate.
Mahone misses with a punch to the body.
Mahone pushes Alzate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Mahone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alzate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Mahone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alzate's guard.
Mahone distracts Alzate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahone trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alzate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahone works over Alzate with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahone wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
Mahone postures up.
Mahone wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
Mahone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alzate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Alzate working the head and body with strikes.
Alzate wants to control but Mahone is keeping him busy.
Alzate is thwarting Mahone's attempts to control the position.
Alzate is looking to take a break and control but Mahone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mahone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alzate defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Mahone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Mahone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alzate throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alzate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahone throws out the jab.
Mahone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alzate doesn't seem bothered though.
Alzate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alzate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alzate somewhat.
Mahone throws a nice head kick!
Alzate avoids the head kick by Mahone.
Mahone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alzate checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahone throws a leg kick
and Alzate counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alzate lands a front kick.
Mahone checks a low kick from Alzate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alzate gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahone is trying to control Alzate's posture but Alzate avoids it.
Mahone is trying to improve his position.
Alzate controls the position from side control.
Alzate trying to control the position but Mahone is working away.

Alzate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahone defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahone struggling a bit here.
Mahone tries to bench press Alzate off him but Alzate keeps the position.
Mahone struggling a bit here.
Alzate fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mahone tries to bench press Alzate off him but Alzate keeps the position.
Alzate controls the position from side control.
Mahone can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahone is not content to let Alzate control the position.
Mahone is trying to improve his position.
Alzate is looking to take a break and control but Mahone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mahone jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Alzate misses.
Alzate wants to clinch up but Mahone keeps it at a distance.
Mahone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahone misses the jab.
Alzate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alzate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alzate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alzate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alzate clobbers Mahone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahone misses with a head kick.
Mahone fails with a takedown attempt.
Alzate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahone misses with a hook.
Alzate blocks a head kick by Mahone.
Mahone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzate's calf.
Alzate tries to clinch but Mahone moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Alzate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Mahone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Alzate is looking to chop away at Mahone's legs.
Alzate misses with a hook. Mahone ducked under it nicely.
Mahone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahone tries for a takedown but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alzate has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alzate leaves Mahone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alzate cracks the inside of Mahone's front leg.
Mahone swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahone moves away.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Mahone shoots for a double leg takedown but Alzate sprawls well. He's pushed Mahone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Mahone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Mahone staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahone shoots in looking for a takedown. Alzate tries to sprawl out of it but Mahone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alzate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alzate blocks a jab.
Alzate connects with a leg kick. Mahone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alzate, as that shot connected.
Mahone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alzate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alzate lands with a cross.
Mahone misses with a body shot.
Mahone throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Mahone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzate.
Alzate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahone.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahone loads up on a big right hand but Alzate slips the punch.
Mahone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzate.
Mahone looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Alzate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahone fails with a takedown attempt.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahone defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
Mahone throws a push kick but Alzate slaps the foot to one side.
Mahone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahone wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahone motions for Alzate to come forward. Mahone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahone throws a hook but Alzate blocks it.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahone.
Mahone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahone defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
Mahone checks a leg kick.
Mahone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate is looking to land body kicks.
Alzate throws a push kick but Mahone slaps the foot to one side.
Mahone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzate momentarily.
Mahone throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Mahone looks to throw the jab but Alzate is out of range.
Alzate misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate scores with a nice body kick.
Mahone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahone moves away from the strike by Alzate.
Mahone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Mahone.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahone swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Alzate to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahone misses with a hook to the body

and Alzate counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahone won't be happy with that.
Mahone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alzate working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Niko Alzate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahone can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate advances to mount.
Alzate tries to control but Mahone wriggling away.
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!
Mahone wants to hold on but Alzate pushes him away.
Alzate controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alzate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
A victorious Niko Alzate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.