PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rydell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rydell
vs
Alvarez

164 cm
20
139 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Rydell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rydell shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rydell has been working on his balance at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Alvarez.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses

and Rydell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rydell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Rydell is looking for a kimura here.

Rydell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rydell thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rydell.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Rydell is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is trying to escape back to his feet but Rydell uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Rydell decides to stand back up.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Rydell throws a counter high kick but Alvarez was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rydell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Rydell seems content to control.
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!
Rydell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Rydell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rydell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Rydell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rydell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydell lands a nice knee to the body.
Rydell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Rydell gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rydell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Rydell working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rydell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rydell trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Rydell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydell with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rydell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Rydell is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Rydell has managed to sneak the leg through.

Rydell is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Rydell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydell manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rydell doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rydell.
As Rydell backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Rydell manages to avoid it all.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rydell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Rydell slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Rydell on that attempt.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rydell with a body shot.
Rydell looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell lands a head kick!

Rydell gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydell trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rydell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rydell not doing much here.
Rydell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Rydell is looking for a kimura here.
Rydell prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Rydell wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rydell.
Rydell wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Rydell trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydell manages to avoid it.
Diego Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez takes a swing at Rydell's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Rydell moved out of range.
Rydell dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Rydell is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Rydell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rydell shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez lands a jab to Rydell's midsection.
Diego Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Rydell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rydell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rydell moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to push Rydell away but Rydell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Rydell successfully pulls guard.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rydell is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Rydell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rydell drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Rydell off! Rydell jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rydell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rydell rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Rydell avoids nicely.
Rydell shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Rydell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell tries to clinch up.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Rydell with a series of wild strikes but Rydell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rydell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rydell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Rydell persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydell manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.

Rydell takes the fight into the clinch.

Rydell pulls guard successfully.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rydell's legs - danger averted.
Rydell controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Rydell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rydell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez tries to stand but Rydell is controlling from the bottom.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Rydell blocks nicely.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rydell looking for a triangle here. Alvarez is fighting it but it looks tight! Rydell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alvarez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Rydell!