PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloisia Alvar (ranked 2465 p4p, 321 weight class) and H H Holmes (ranked 3796 p4p, 472 weight class). H H Holmes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alvar
vs
H Holmes

194 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloisia Alvar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, H H Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes works over Alvar's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvar misses the target.
Alvar throws an off balance right hand
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvar misses the jab.
Alvar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Alvar.
Holmes lands with a shot to the body.
Alvar sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Alvar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Alvar saw that one coming.
Alvar throwing a counter right hand but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Alvar slips a straight right by Holmes.
We've been hearing reports that Alvar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Holmes.
Aloisia Alvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Alvar looking to score a takedown here. Holmes is defending well but Alvar drives through and ends up in Holmes's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvar distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Alvar from controlling successfully.
Alvar distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvar lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Holmes working for submissions but it's allowed Alvar to get to half guard.
Alvar lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes is holding on to half guard well.
Holmes trying to hold on to Alvar's head to control him but Alvar postures up.
Holmes taking some punishment here, with Alvar in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.

Holmes working for a triangle but Alvar defends it easily.
Alvar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvar has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Alvar is pushing down on Holmes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmes is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Alvar there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvar winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holmes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvar slows the pace down in half guard.

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Alvar working the head and body with strikes.
Holmes wants to control but Alvar is keeping busy.
Alvar wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Alvar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holmes trying to control but Alvar postures up.

Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvar pulls his head out easily.
Holmes has hold of Alvar's hands but Alvar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Alvar there.
Alvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvar pulls his head out easily.
Alvar wants to free his trapped foot but Holmes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aloisia Alvar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Alvar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvar throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvar at a distance.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Alvar.
Alvar lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.
Alvar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvar.
Alvar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Alvar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvar looks to land a left hand but Holmes moved out of range nicely.
Alvar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
Alvar throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes counters with a left and a right that stings Alvar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Alvar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alvar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holmes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvar pulls his head out easily.

Alvar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holmes.
Alvar working the head with strikes.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes taking a bit of punishment here - Alvar scoring with strikes.
Alvar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alvar is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alvar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Alvar working away.
Alvar lands a few punches from side control.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Alvar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Holmes seems a little lost for a moment, as Alvar dominates the positioning.
Holmes tries to bench press Alvar off him but Alvar keeps the position.
Alvar landing a few strikes.
Alvar scoring with punches from side control.
Alvar lands a nice forearm strike.
Holmes is not content to let Alvar control the position.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Alvar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alvar landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Alvar lands a few punches from side control.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Alvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvar scoring with punches and elbows.
Holmes is trying to control Alvar's posture but Alvar avoids it.
Alvar lands a few punches from side control.
Alvar is working Holmes over with some ground and pound from side control.

Holmes is rocked!
Alvar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Alvar finish him?
Alvar taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes tries to bench press Alvar off him but Alvar keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aloisia Alvar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alvar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvar with a body shot.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Alvar is out of range.

Alvar drives through with a takedown into guard.

Holmes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvar defends it easily.

Alvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvar has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Alvar with a nice head shot there.
Alvar wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvar is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aloisia Alvar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Holmes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvar uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alvar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Alvar lands some shots froms side control.
Alvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvar working the body and head with strikes.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Alvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvar is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvar looks up at the clock and then as Holmes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alvar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alvar trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Alvar easily slips into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holmes taking shots to the head.
Alvar punishing his opponent with strikes.

Holmes is rocked!
Alvar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Alvar finish him?
Alvar loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Holmes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Alvar land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Alvar stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloisia Alvar!
A relieved looking Aloisia Alvar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.