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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darwinghh Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Cheney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Cheney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darwinghh Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Cheney!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Cheney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Cheney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cheney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Cheney's head to control him but Cheney postures up.
Cheney trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Cheney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Cheney from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!
Cheney looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cheney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cheney is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is landing with some decent strikes but Cheney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alvarez misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cheney keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez trying to control but Cheney is having none of it.
Cheney is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cheney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cheney holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alvarez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cheney is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cheney is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez lands with some strikes.
Cheney sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Cheney defends the submission attempt.
It looks like Alvarez is going to stand back up.
Cheney looking for submissions off his back.
Cheney is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Cheney is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwinghh Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cheney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cheney wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheney circles away.
Darwinghh Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Cheney drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Cheney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwinghh Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheney throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cheney is in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cheney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez controls Cheney momentarily but Cheney frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cheney.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick Cheney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is trying to keep Cheney in close.
Cheney is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alvarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alvarez has escaped and now he's on top!
Cheney pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheney is keeping the position for now.
Cheney has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheney is on top in guard.
Cheney stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Cheney trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Cheney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cheney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cheney counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cheney seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Cheney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cheney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alvarez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cheney is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Cheney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheney is working for an americana but Alvarez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cheney was thinking about the submission.
Cheney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Cheney has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cheney is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cheney to get the leverage.
Cheney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cheney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cheney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cheney's back!
Cheney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez avoiding Cheney 's attempts to control his hands.
Alvarez controlling well, preventing Cheney from escaping the position.
Alvarez missing with punches from the back.
Alvarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Alvarez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheney tries to break free.
Alvarez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Cheney manages to turn into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cheney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cheney, into his guard.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Cheney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Cheney!
Cheney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cheney manages to pass to side control.
Cheney trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Cheney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cheney 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Cheney!
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hype
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RATING
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