PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rapido Nadadora (ranked 2842 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Owen Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapido Nadadora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nadadora
vs
Alvarez

177 cm
39
161
19 - 27 - 0

183 cm
35
169
14 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nadadora. Nadadora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Nadadora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Alvarez has picked Nadadora up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nadadora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Nadadora won't allow it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Nadadora won't be happy about that!
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Nadadora is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
Alvarez throwing strikes here but Nadadora is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nadadora hang on?

Alvarez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Alvarez extends the arm and Nadadora is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.