PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Insane Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insane Diamonds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ferdinand Alvarez's chin.

Alvarez
vs
Diamonds

216 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferdinand Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Insane Diamonds !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Diamonds back into the cage.
Alvarez wants to break free but Diamonds has control.
Alvarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diamonds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Diamonds has hold of one of Alvarez's legs. Alvarez is fighting the takedown attempt but Diamonds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Alvarez has his foot on Diamonds 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamonds works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Diamonds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diamonds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diamonds won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to keep Diamonds in close.
Diamonds is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Diamonds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Diamonds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diamonds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Diamonds from controlling successfully.
Diamonds wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Diamonds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Diamonds is avoiding it.
Diamonds throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diamonds is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferdinand Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Insane Diamonds .
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Diamonds has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diamonds is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Diamonds breaks the clinch.
Diamonds has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo.
Insane Diamonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamonds dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diamonds with a poor takedown

and Alvarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diamonds is looking for a takedown.

Diamonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diamonds throws a head kick that misses.
Diamonds misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diamonds swivels and escapes.

Diamonds moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez working Diamonds over with knees to the body.

Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a combination. Diamonds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Alvarez tries to sprawl but Diamonds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamonds prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Diamonds , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diamonds is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamonds prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Insane Diamonds will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diamonds throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez misses with a double jab

and Diamonds counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Diamonds scoring with punches to the head and body.

Alvarez has his feet on Diamonds 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No joy there for Diamonds , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Diamonds looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo bu Diamonds just gets out of the way.
Ferdinand Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamonds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamonds circles away.
Alvarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diamonds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Diamonds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diamonds sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Diamonds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamonds wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Insane Diamonds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diamonds lands some shots froms side control.

Alvarez sneaks out the side door and pushes Diamonds away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Diamonds takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Diamonds closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamonds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Diamonds wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diamonds .
Ferdinand Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Insane Diamonds .
Diamonds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Diamonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Diamonds lands a left hand.
Diamonds can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diamonds prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diamonds stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
Diamonds is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diamonds looking for a takedown.

Diamonds jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Alvarez gets to his feet. Diamonds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Diamonds shoots in.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamonds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diamonds shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Diamonds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez leaves Diamonds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diamonds sprawls well. Diamonds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Insane Diamonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diamonds but Diamonds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Diamonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diamonds passes into side control.
Alvarez stops Diamonds from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diamonds is controlling him well.
Diamonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Diamonds drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez is not content to let Diamonds control the position.
Diamonds passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diamonds working the ground and pound effectively.
Diamonds controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds raining down hammerfists from mount.
Diamonds wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamonds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Alvarez is rocked!
Diamonds loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Alvarez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Diamonds land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Diamonds stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Insane Diamonds !