PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alvarez
vs
DeLuise

178 cm
34
171 lbs
25 - 14 - 1

177 cm
41
165 lbs
34 - 16 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing
King of Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carlo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from DeLuise.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez slips a jab from DeLuise.
Alvarez throws a low kick, looking for DeLuise's leg but DeLuise calmly moves out of range.
DeLuise's coach down at Jacks Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DeLuise's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
DeLuise fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeLuise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a chopping leg kick but DeLuise manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

DeLuise closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but DeLuise blocks with his arms.

Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by DeLuise.
Alvarez tries to work over DeLuise's front leg with a kick but DeLuise checks it.
DeLuise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
DeLuise jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeLuise takes one to the side of the head.

Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but DeLuise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Alvarez.
DeLuise pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with some punches.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeLuise as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeLuise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
DeLuise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeLuise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeLuise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but DeLuise blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for DeLuise.
DeLuise keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeLuise down to the mat. DeLuise avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuise misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat.
Good shot there by DeLuise.

Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeLuise did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.

DeLuise manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alvarez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise lands with a light punch inside.
DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez tries to circle away but DeLuise has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeLuise.
A hook to the body from DeLuise.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeLuise lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeLuise.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Nice body punch from DeLuise - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a body punch.
DeLuise lands with a right to the head.

Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

DeLuise takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
Alvarez is trying to push DeLuise away but DeLuise has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeLuise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
DeLuise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

DeLuise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
DeLuise moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeLuise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeLuise walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLuise moves away.
DeLuise looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeLuise's corner calls for a 1-2. DeLuise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeLuise lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLuise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeLuise clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Carlo Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
DeLuise throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as DeLuise jumps back.
Alvarez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeLuise takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeLuise is looking to clinch.
DeLuise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeLuise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.

Alvarez scores with a takedown into DeLuise's guard.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLuise is retaining full guard.
DeLuise pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez postures up in DeLuise's guard and throws a big left but DeLuise blocks it.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but DeLuise blocks nicely.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to DeLuise's brow.
Alvarez pushing down on DeLuise's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez wants to control but DeLuise is keeping him busy.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLuise on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeLuise keeps working.
DeLuise controlling the position for now.
Alvarez looks to land a strike but DeLuise avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeLuise wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DeLuise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuise has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

DeLuise clinches.
DeLuise lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez tries a body shot but DeLuise blocks it.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLuise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

DeLuise pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but DeLuise avoids it.
DeLuise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

DeLuise moves into the clinch.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
DeLuise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeLuise pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
DeLuise tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez wants to stall.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
DeLuise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
DeLuise lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from DeLuise.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from DeLuise.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Dom DeLuise seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeLuise after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
DeLuise lands an uppercut.
DeLuise gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeLuise blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.

Alvarez lands a takedown into guard.
DeLuise is controlling Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeLuise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
DeLuise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise pulls Alvarez in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeLuise.
Alvarez tried to counter with a leg kick but DeLuise avoided it.
Nice takedown defense from DeLuise. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
DeLuise is looking for the big counter here.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of DeLuise's head.
DeLuise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

DeLuise forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeLuise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
DeLuise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise tries to clinch up.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeLuise sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the body.

DeLuise takes the fight into the clinch.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez tries a body shot but DeLuise blocks it.
A short right from DeLuise.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeLuise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeLuise has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeLuise!
Our winner, Dom DeLuise, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.