PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado's entrance music is Sean Price - Go Rambo. A fine choice. 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?

Alvado
vs
Dragneel

180 cm
35
157 lbs
23 - 10 - 1

170 cm
33
153 lbs
21 - 6 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvado slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dragneel manages to circle out of the way.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Dragneel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alvado scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.

It looks like Natsu Dragneel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvado drives through and clinches with Dragneel against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado pushes Dragneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Dragneel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
Dragneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado lands with a right to the head.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a nice body shot.
Dragneel presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragneel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvado blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragneel struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
Dragneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a nice body shot.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado gets through Dragneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body punch.
Dragneel avoiding damage.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
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 Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Dragneel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragneel cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvado misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragneel throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvado's head.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragneel.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel wants to clinch.
Dragneel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Alvado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel tries to clinch up.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Dragneel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Alvado scores with a three punch combo!
Dragneel scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel tries to clinch there but Alvado circles away.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Pablo Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Alvado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses the jab.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Dragneel blocks a leg kick.
Alvado moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Alvado motions for Dragneel to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel takes one on the button.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Dragneel off balance momentarily.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Alvado cracks Dragneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel's cut.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Dragneel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Dragneel's belly button to the back.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvado's head backwards.
Dragneel tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Dragneel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvado misses with a wild combination.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dragneel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Dragneel scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Alvado has knocked Dragneel down with a huge combo! Alvado steps away and waves a wobbly Dragneel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Dragneel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Alvado moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dragneel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragneel.
Dragneel seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel misses with the combination.
Dragneel walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado lands a head kick. Dragneel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvado.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Alvado digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Alvado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Dragneel misses the jab.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragneel motions for Alvado to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragneel's head.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
Dragneel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Alvado saw it coming and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Dragneel's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Alvado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvado doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Dragneel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Dragneel throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Alvado moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Dragneel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pablo Alvado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Dragneel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
A shot in the inside from Dragneel.
Alvado is leaning against Dragneel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel scores with a hook to the body.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvado is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvado as Dragneel tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Dragneel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragneel is working Alvado over against the cage.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.
Dragneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Natsu Dragneel's cut.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
As Dragneel backs away, Alvado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Dragneel throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Alvado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragneel.
Alvado throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel is looking to clinch.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado keeps the fight on the outside.

Dragneel instigates a clinch.
Dragneel lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvado.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Dragneel tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Dragneel lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Dragneel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Dragneel's ribcage. Dragneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dragneel presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragneel.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Dragneel lands with a light punch inside.
Alvado tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvado.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragneel works on Alvado's body with a couple of short punches.
Dragneel working Alvado over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Dragneel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
Alvado blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragneel misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Pablo Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragneel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Alvado!
Pablo Alvado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.