PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hernan Alameda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alameda
vs
Ludovic

186 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hernan Alameda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ros Ludovic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Alameda misses its intended target.
Alameda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alameda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ludovic tries for a takedown but Alameda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ludovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alameda did well to prevent Ludovic getting side control.
Alameda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alameda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludovic.

Ludovic decides to stand and escape the position.
Alameda misses with a few strikes there.
Ludovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alameda throws a series of punches but Ludovic avoids them all with ease.
Alameda scores with a one two! Ludovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernan Alameda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alameda cracks Ludovic with a good jab.
Alameda throws a series of punches but Ludovic avoids them all with ease.
Ludovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alameda.
Alameda connects with a body shot.
Alameda throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Alameda lands.
Alameda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ludovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alameda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alameda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alameda misses with a straight right.
Alameda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ludovic.
Hernan Alameda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ros Ludovic.
Ludovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alameda is fending him off so far but Ludovic persists. Nope, Alameda circles away and we're back to standing.
Alameda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alameda swings for the body but Ludovic moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Alameda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alameda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alameda.
A telegraphed right hand from Alameda misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Alameda.
Alameda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ludovic on the side of the head.
Ludovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ludovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alameda lands a glancing blow to the side of Ludovic's head.
Horrible takedown by Ludovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Alameda which made him look bad.
Ludovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alameda as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alameda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ludovic throws an overhand right that lands on Alameda's shoulder, as Alameda tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Alameda finds it's target.
Alameda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ludovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ludovic slips a jab and a cross from Alameda.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alameda, as that shot connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alameda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alameda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludovic moves away.
Alameda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernan Alameda 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.

Alameda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alameda scores with a nice right hand.
Alameda throws a nice looking combination but Ludovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alameda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernan Alameda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alameda throws a series of strikes that have Ludovic backpedaling.
Ludovic misses with a takedown attempt - Alameda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Alameda sprawls well. He's pushed Ludovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alameda throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alameda swinging wilding here.
Ludovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alameda missing with a left hand there. Ludovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alameda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludovic.
Alameda misses with an uppercut. Ludovic saw that one coming.
Alameda misses with a body shot.
Alameda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alameda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Alameda misses.
Ludovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alameda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ludovic's hands.
Alameda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alameda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludovic.
Ludovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Alameda tries to sprawl out of it but Ludovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alameda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernan Alameda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ros Ludovic.
Ludovic takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Alameda misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Alameda as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Alameda.
Hernan Alameda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alameda lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Alameda.
Alameda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ludovic shoots in for a double leg but Alameda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ludovic is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Ludovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Alameda which made him look bad.
Alameda lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alameda lands a head shot.
Alameda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ludovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alameda lunges at Ludovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ludovic's hand.
Alameda lands a two punch combo.
Alameda lands an overhand right.
Alameda cracks Ludovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludovic tries for a takedown but Alameda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alameda lands a two punch combo.
Alameda scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernan Alameda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alameda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to de liver by Alameda. Beautiful body shot.
Ludovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alameda's waist but Alameda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludovic off to one side.
Ludovic takes one to the chin there.
Alameda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alameda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alameda cracks Ludovic with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alameda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludovic shoots in but Alameda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ludovic is defended easily by Alameda.
Hernan Alameda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ros Ludovic.
Ludovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alameda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ludovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alameda lands with a hook. Ludovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alameda swinging wilding here.
Alameda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alameda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ludovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alameda misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alameda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ludovic at a distance.
Ludovic fails to land the takedown.
Alameda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Alameda.
Alameda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Alameda scores with a four punch combination!
Alameda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alameda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludovic.
Ludovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ludovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alameda.
Alameda lands a glancing blow to the side of Ludovic's head.
Ros Ludovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ludovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ludovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alameda digs a good body shot into Ludovic's ribs.
Alameda connects with a right hand. Ludovic shakes it off.
Ludovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernan Alameda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alameda lands a head shot.
Alameda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ludovic fails with the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Alameda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alameda.
Hernan Alameda is winning the standup battle so far.
Alameda lands a nice hook to Ludovic's body. Ludovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alameda tries to bum rush Ludovic with a series of wild strikes but Ludovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alameda works the jab nicely.
Ludovic slips a jab and a cross from Alameda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hernan Alameda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alameda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hernan Alameda!