PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Florentino Ernesto Alvarez
vs
N`bagr

180 cm
41
166 lbs
28 - 11 - 1

187 cm
31
175 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N`bagr punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.

Alvarez gets caught flat footed, as N`bagr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that N`bagr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N`bagr.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
N`bagr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
N`bagr throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
N`bagr lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position here.
N`bagr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N`bagr throws a head kick that misses.

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
N`bagr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
N`bagr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
N`bagr is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but N`bagr defending well.
N`bagr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as N`bagr holds on and takes a little breather.
N`bagr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
N`bagr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.

N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.

Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. N`bagr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr working some strikes from top position.
N`bagr throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N`bagr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. N`bagr manages to get himself to full guard.

Alvarez preventing the sweep.
N`bagr pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
N`bagr 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
N`bagr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

N`bagr throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in N`bagr's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!

Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from N`bagr.
N`bagr is controlling Alvarez's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez postures up in N`bagr's guard and throws a big left but N`bagr blocks it.
Alvarez won't allow N`bagr to sweep him here.
N`bagr controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogmak N`bagr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Alvarez is nestled in close to N`bagr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but N`bagr keeps working.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. N`bagr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
N`bagr trying to control here.
N`bagr gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from N`bagr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr managing to control the position.
N`bagr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

N`bagr thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
N`bagr is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
N`bagr throws a strike but Alvarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogmak N`bagr has got the better of the ground game so far.
N`bagr throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

N`bagr wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr managing to control the position.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
N`bagr looking for a sweep. Not yet N`bagr, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

N`bagr drops an elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
N`bagr throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
N`bagr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
N`bagr drops an elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
N`bagr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alvarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
N`bagr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. N`bagr lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
N`bagr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
N`bagr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from N`bagr.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but N`bagr is controlling well.
N`bagr lands strikes from half guard.
N`bagr misses with a head shot. Alvarez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr with a nice head shot there.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ogmak N`bagr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alvarez misses the jab.
N`bagr throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
N`bagr looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
N`bagr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but N`bagr persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but N`bagr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

N`bagr clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for N`bagr.
N`bagr struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
N`bagr working aggressively here.
N`bagr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
N`bagr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr lands a right hand.
Alvarez wants to stall.
N`bagr has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
N`bagr lands with a short shot to the head.
N`bagr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from N`bagr fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
N`bagr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
N`bagr misses with the head strike.
N`bagr has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
N`bagr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr lands a nice uppercut.

N`bagr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
N`bagr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
N`bagr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but N`bagr shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

N`bagr rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables N`bagr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N`bagr working aggressively here.
N`bagr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
N`bagr is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
N`bagr has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling.
N`bagr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
N`bagr swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
N`bagr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez blocking some punches.

Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
N`bagr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
N`bagr wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
N`bagr misses the shot to the body.
N`bagr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez dives in and grabs N`bagr's left leg, looking for a takedown. N`bagr pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
N`bagr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
N`bagr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez slips a jab from N`bagr.
N`bagr doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

N`bagr 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.
N`bagr postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
N`bagr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but N`bagr slips an elbow through the middle.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ogmak N`bagr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
N`bagr with a flurry of punches that miss.
N`bagr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ogmak N`bagr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well N`bagr 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ogmak N`bagr!
During a confident post fight interview, Ogmak N`bagr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.